Pope Francis moved to St. Peter’s Basilica for final goodbye — By: Catholic News Agency

Cardinals, bishops, and Vatican officials walk alongside Pope Francis’ coffin in St. Peter’s Square on April 23, 2025, during the solemn transfer as Swiss Guards stand in formal formation. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Vatican City, Apr 23, 2025 / 06:06 am (CNA). Pope Francis’ coffin was carried Wednesday morning in solemn procession to St. Peter’s…

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During oral arguments, Supreme Court seems to support parental opt-outs for LGBT coursework — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Wolfgang Schaller|Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 22, 2025 / 17:56 pm (CNA). During oral arguments Tuesday, most of the justices on the United States Supreme Court appeared sympathetic toward parents in their lawsuit against a Maryland school board that refused to let them opt their children out of coursework that promotes gender…

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General congregation begins: Cardinals suspend beatifications, swear to secrecy — By: Catholic News Agency

Cardinals, bishops, and priests carrying palm branches gather for the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, April 13, 2025. / Credit: Bénédicte Cedergren/EWTN News CNA Staff, Apr 22, 2025 / 18:17 pm (CNA). At the first general congregation of cardinals in Rome on Tuesday, the estimated 60 cardinals in attendance chose the date of…

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