Irish immigrant who built the White House celebrated in Washington, DC — By: Catholic News Agency

In 1792, a young architect from Kilkenny, Ireland, began what would become one of the most famous landmarks in the world. Centuries later, James Hoban, who designed and oversaw the building of the White House, is now being remembered alongside other Irish Americans who made significant contributions to American history. At a reception on March 20…

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War forces Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem to cancel Palm Sunday procession — By: Catholic News Agency

Amid the continuing war and restrictions on access to the holy sites, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has canceled the traditional Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives to Jerusalem, announcing “exceptional measures” regarding this year’s Holy Week and Easter celebrations. The Palm Sunday procession will instead be replaced by a time of prayer…

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Boys Town founder Father Flanagan moves one step closer to sainthood — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Leo XIV on Monday approved the advancement of the beatification cause for Boys Town founder Father Edward J. Flanagan, declaring him “venerable.” The Irish-born priest, revered for his revolutionary approach to caring for homeless and impoverished children in the 20th century, famously said there was “no such thing as a bad boy, only bad…

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Catholic bishops demand repeal of India state’s anti-conversion bill — By: Catholic News Agency

NAGPUR, India — Catholic leaders in one of India’s most populous states are demanding the repeal of a new law that criminalizes religious conversion — the 13th such measure enacted across the country under the ruling Hindu-nationalist government. “We protest this move. We have urged the government to repeal this law. Copies of our [Western…

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‘Thirst of their souls’ is awakening a new generation of catechumens in France, priest says — By: Catholic News Agency

The number of catechumens — people preparing to receive baptism — continues to grow robustly in France. After reaching the highest number in two decades in 2025, with a total of 10,384 baptisms during the Easter Vigil, several French dioceses indicated that this year the number could reach 20,000. Young people are seeking something transcendent…

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