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Catholic priest in Gaza reports explosions near parish — By: Catholic News Agency

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa speaks with Father Gabriel Romanelli, pastor of Holy Family Church, during his December 2024 visit to Gaza. / Credit: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 18, 2025 / 17:10 pm (CNA). Father Gabriel Romanelli, the pastor of Holy Family Parish in Gaza, reported that following…

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Catholic Relief Services calls for ‘prompt payments’ after termination of USAID programs — By: Catholic News Agency

Catholic Relief Services workers help to distribute humanitarian aid materials to Gazan civilians in March 2024. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Catholic Relief Services Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 18, 2025 / 14:40 pm (CNA). Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is urging the Trump administration to reverse the cancellation of USAID’s “lifesaving and life-giving assistance” following the…

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8 Catholic universities get ready to compete in NCAA men’s basketball tournament — By: Catholic News Agency

Ryan Kalkbrenner and the Creighton Bluejays are back in the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament, one of eight Catholic universities competing in this year’s March Madness. / Credit: Nicholas Muller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images CNA Staff, Mar 18, 2025 / 15:10 pm (CNA). The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament kicks off March 18 and this year’s…

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‘This baby is a gift’: Trisomy 18 Awareness Day reminds us that every life is sacred — By: Catholic News Agency

Beverly Jacobson and her daughter Verity. / Credit: Courtesy of Beverly Jacobson Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 18, 2025 / 14:10 pm (CNA). When Beverly Jacobson first learned that her unborn daughter Verity would be born with the rare genetic condition trisomy 18, she “was filled with fear and anxiety” — but just three weeks ago…

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CNA explains: What’s ahead for the U.S. visa program for religious sisters, workers — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Vinokurov Kirill/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 18, 2025 / 12:35 pm (CNA). Though Congress extended the visa program used by religious sisters ahead of its deadline last Friday evening, they and other “non-minister religious workers” still face unprecedented challenges in immigrating or remaining in the U.S. to serve their communities. Concern for…

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