Season 2 of EWTN’s exclusive online series ‘James the Less’ to be released — By: Catholic News Agency

The first season of the EWTN series “James the Less” received the 2024 Gabriel Awards’ prestigious “Best Video” award. / Credit: Ken Oliver-Méndez/CNA CNA Staff, Apr 28, 2025 / 15:26 pm (CNA). The second season of the hit online EWTN series “James the Less” will be released on Tuesday, April 29.  The first season introduced…

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Texas bishops back ‘Yes in God’s Backyard’ bill to turn parish land into affordable homes — By: Catholic News Agency

San Antonio is the state’s second most populous city. Texas is short roughly 660,000 affordable rental units for its lowest‑income residents, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. / Credit: f11photo/Shutterstock Seattle, Wash., Apr 28, 2025 / 13:56 pm (CNA). Texas lawmakers are weighing whether parish parking lots, ballfields, and spare acreage could help…

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Cardinals discuss Church’s future challenges as Sistine Chapel preparations begin — By: Catholic News Agency

Cardinals are seen before Pope Francis’ body in the chapel of the Casa Santa Marta, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media CNA Newsroom, Apr 28, 2025 / 11:39 am (CNA). Ahead of the May 7 conclave, evangelization challenges, interfaith relations, and confronting the ongoing abuse crisis topped the agenda when more than 180…

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Pope Francis’ passing leaves international soccer world in mourning — By: Catholic News Agency

A patch depicting the late Pope Francis is seen on the jersey of San Lorenzo’s Spanish midfielder No. 10 Iker Muniain during the Argentine Professional Football League 2025 Apertura Tournament football match between San Lorenzo and Rosario Central at the Pedro Bidegain stadium in Buenos Aires on April 26, 2025. The late Pope Francis, Jorge…

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Vancouver archbishop calls for prayer after deadly attack claims 11 lives at Filipino festival — By: Catholic News Agency

Archbishop J.Michael Miller, CSB (file photo) / Briancontractor / Wikimeda (CC BY-SA 3.0) CNA Newsroom, Apr 27, 2025 / 21:48 pm (CNA). Archbishop J. Michael Miller, apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of Vancouver, British Columbia, is calling for prayer after a deadly car-ramming attack claimed at least 11 lives during a Filipino heritage celebration in…

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Pope’s final journey: 11 symbolic moments from Francis’ funeral procession — By: Catholic News Agency

Scenes from the funeral of Pope Francis on April 26, 2025 / Vatican Rome Newsroom, Apr 27, 2025 / 21:29 pm (CNA). The six-kilometer journey that transported Pope Francis’ body from St. Peter’s Basilica to St. Mary Major featured profound symbolism and emotion. Here are some of the more significant moments: Departing through “the door…

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