Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin presided over the solemn Mass for Divine Mercy Sunday held in St. Peter’s Square, highlighting the need for the Church to follow in Pope Francis’ footsteps as “instruments of mercy for humanity” in the world today. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/Vatican Media Rome Newsroom, Apr 27, 2025 / 09:45 am…

Carlo Acutis. / Credit: carloacutis.com Vatican City, Apr 27, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). The unexpected death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, postponed the much-anticipated canonization of Carlo Acutis, the Italian teenager who captivated a generation of young Catholics with his love of the Eucharist and passion for technology. Now, as the…

Judy Henderson spent 36 years in prison for a crime she did not commit. Now she works with Catholic Charities helping women, children, and families in need. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Judy Henderson CNA Staff, Apr 27, 2025 / 09:00 am (CNA). Judy Henderson spent 36 years in prison for a crime she did…

Cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates the Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, 2025 — the second day of mourning for the late Pope Francis. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Vatican City, Apr 27, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). Editor’s Note: On April 27, 2025, Cardinal Pietro Parolin served as principal celebrant for the second Novendiales Mass…

Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) at the Divine Mercy Shrine in the Philippines. / Credit: Project Lupad via Divine Mercy Shrine, Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro  Manila, Philippines, Apr 27, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). The Philippines will make history this year on April 27, Divine Mercy Sunday, by becoming the first nation…