Asian Catholics pay tribute to late Vietnamese Cardinal Van Thuan — By: Catholic News Agency

Asian Catholics paid tribute to Venerable Francis-Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận to mark the 50th anniversary of his spiritual writings compiled in the book “The Road of Hope: The Gospel from Prison.” To honor the legacy of the late Vietnamese prelate, the Vatican held the “Cardinal Văn Thuận: Witness of Hope” conference at the Apostolic Palace…

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Lawmakers urge Trump to advocate for China’s release of Christian pastor at upcoming summit — By: Catholic News Agency

In a bipartisan letter, federal lawmakers from both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives urged President Donald Trump to use an upcoming U.S.-China summit to advocate the release of Christian leaders being detained by China’s communist regime. In the March 24 letter, U.S. Sens. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, and Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, and Reps….

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Buffalo Diocese will pay $10 million more into abuse settlement, lighten burden on some parishes — By: Catholic News Agency

The Diocese of Buffalo, New York, will contribute an extra $10 million to its abuse settlement fund while lightening the contribution requirements for some parishes, Bishop Michael Fisher said this week. The diocese announced a $150 million abuse settlement in April 2025. Insurance contributions have upped the total amount to around $315 million, though the…

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Pope Leo praises organ donation, warns about commodification of the body — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday said organ donation is a noble act that should be governed by fair and transparent criteria, avoiding “any form of commodification of the human body.” He also encouraged the safeguarding of the well-being of patients in his comments to participants of an event organized by the Italian National Transplant Network…

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Catholic groups offer aid, shelter to displaced people in Lebanon — By: Catholic News Agency

Catholic organizations in the Middle East are helping provide aid, food, and shelter to people in Lebanon who are displaced by the ongoing military conflict, and some people remain concerned that a possible full-scale invasion by Israel could exacerbate the crisis. Lebanon was pulled into the regional conflict when Iranian-backed Hezbollah fighters launched missiles into…

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Remembering the ‘shenanigans’ at Mother Angelica’s first vows — By: Catholic News Agency

If you picture a nun’s first profession of vows, you probably picture a serene, peaceful affair with the sisters singing harmoniously and everything running joyfully and smoothly. However, the day of Mother Angelica’s first vows was anything but. Outside, a blizzard spit snow and ice, snarling roads and delaying the guests — including the presiding…

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8 ways Mother Angelica shaped modern Catholic media — By: Catholic News Agency

When people talk about the transformation of religious broadcasting in the late 20th century, one name stands out: Mother Angelica. A cloistered nun with no formal media training, she built a global communications network from scratch and reshaped how millions engage with the Catholic faith. Here are eight powerful ways Mother Angelica shaped modern Catholic…

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International Olympic Committee: Only ‘biological women’ allowed to compete in women’s category — By: Catholic News Agency

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a new policy to protect women in sports, under which only “biological women” — and not “biological men” who self-identify as women — will be permitted to compete in the women’s category. The new policy, announced on March 26, will take effect starting with the 2028 Los Angeles…

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