Dominican Republic nightclub disaster: Church prays for victims, families — By: Catholic News Agency

Archbishop Francisco Ozoria Acosta of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. / Credit: Courtesy of Archdiocese of Santo Domingo ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 9, 2025 / 16:41 pm (CNA). Archbishop Francisco Ozoria Acosta of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, expressed his profound sorrow and solidarity in response to the tragedy that occurred early Tuesday morning, April 8, at…

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The other Charles in Rome: ‘Bonnie Prince Charlie’ is buried in St. Peter’s Basilica — By: Catholic News Agency

King Charles III and Charles Edward Stuart (better known as “Bonnie Prince Charlie”). / Credit: Adam Schultz, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons; Allan Ramsay, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Vatican City, Apr 9, 2025 / 15:07 pm (CNA). King Charles III is in Rome this week, but due to the cancellation of his state visit…

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Albany Diocese to undertake planning process that could close one-third of its parishes — By: Catholic News Agency

Bishop Edward Scharfenberger of Albany, New York. / Credit: Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Albany CNA Staff, Apr 9, 2025 / 15:37 pm (CNA). The Diocese of Albany, New York, will undertake a planning initiative in response to a diocesan “financial and maintenance crisis” that the bishop says could result in the closure of…

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Morality of Trump immigration, refugee policies sparks pitched debate — By: Catholic News Agency

Participants march at a rally for immigrants and refugees at the Diocese of El Paso on Monday, March 24, 2025. / Credit: Father Miguel Briseño, OFM Conv Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 9, 2025 / 14:37 pm (CNA). The debate over immigration, border control, and refugee resettlement remains a hot-button topic among the general population, including…

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Experts meet in Budapest to discuss existential crisis affecting the family in the West — By: Catholic News Agency

Panelists at the “Family Formation and the Future” international conference April 1-2, 2025, at the Danube Institute in Budapest, Hungary, discuss the crises affecting the family. / Credit: Photo ourtesy of the Danube Institute Budapest, Hungary, Apr 9, 2025 / 13:49 pm (CNA). As birth rates fall, loneliness rises, and the fabric of social life…

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Los Angeles priest arrested, charged with sexual misconduct involving minor — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: ArtOlympic/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Apr 9, 2025 / 12:12 pm (CNA). A priest in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has been arrested after allegedly engaging in sexual misconduct with a minor. Father Jaime Arriaga was taken into custody on April 3, according to records at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The archdiocese…

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Vatican’s financial watchdog reports decrease in suspicious activities — By: Catholic News Agency

The dome of St. Peter’s Basilica. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA CNA Newsroom, Apr 9, 2025 / 09:13 am (CNA). The Vatican’s financial authority reported a significant drop in suspicious activity reports in 2024, attributing the decline to “progressive refinement” in the selection process rather than diminished vigilance, according to its annual report published Wednesday. The…

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