People in the world of news and communications need to understand the full importance of words, Pope Francis wrote.
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Paxton files first criminal charges for alleged violation of Texas’ abortion restrictions
A midwife has been arrested and charged after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton alleged she performed abortions illegal under that state’s law, marking the first criminal charges brought under its near-total abortion ban.
King Charles, Queen Camilla hope to meet pope at Vatican in April
Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla confirmed their plans to meet at the Vatican with Pope Francis in early April in an announcement March 18.
Some Chews Life rosaries, teethers recalled for choking hazard
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Improved condition means pope can briefly go without supplemental oxygen
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U.S. bishops continue legal battle with Trump administration over refugee resettlement funding
Following a setback, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is continuing its legal fight against the Trump administration’s halt in federal funding for refugee resettlement services.
4 pro-life activists found guilty, spared jail time for N.J. abortion clinic ‘rescue’ event
Four pro-life activists, including two pardoned by President Donald Trump in January for earlier convictions under the FACE Act, were found guilty of trespassing March 14 for their 2019 “rescue” at a New Jersey abortion clinic. However, they will not face jail time.
Mexican Catholics urge officials to ‘listen to victims’ amid grisly discovery of mass graves
Mexico’s Catholic leaders prayed for the country’s missing and urged the population of the country and their political leaders to listen to victims of violence amid outrage over the discovery of mass graves and ovens for cremating bodies on a drug cartel compound.
Priests helping relatives of victims of Philippine ‘war on drugs’ jubilant over Duterte’s arrest
Two Philippine priests who work with those affected by their country’s deadly anti-drug campaign under then-President Rodrigo Duterte are closely monitoring developments in the former president’s March 11 arrest and detention at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
U.S. Holy Year pilgrims add pope to their list of prayer intentions
Hundreds of pilgrims from the United States gathered for Mass at the majestic Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica with two main intentions in mind: the health of Pope Francis and the needs of their loved ones at home.
Pope approves next phase of synod, setting path to 2028 assembly
Pope Francis has approved the next phase of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, launching a three-year implementation process that will culminate in an ecclesial assembly at the Vatican in October 2028.
Shroud of Turin to be digitally showcased during Holy Year
The Shroud of Turin, one of Catholicism’s most valued devotional items, will be digitally showcased during the Holy Year 2025, allowing visitors to engage with the revered relic like never before.