Controversial assisted dying bill in UK could be delayed until 2029 — By: Catholic News Agency

The British Parliament building in London. / Credit: Marinesea/Shutterstock London, England, Mar 27, 2025 / 13:30 pm (CNA). A parliamentary bill that would unleash medically assisted suicide on England and Wales might not be implemented for another four years amid a growing climate of concern about the viability of such a system. According to several…

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Survey data shows children bring ‘high levels of happiness’ to everyday activities — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Evgeny Atamanenko/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Mar 27, 2025 / 12:00 pm (CNA). A recent analysis of U.S. survey data found that children tend to bring “high levels of happiness” to activities such as mealtimes, socializing, and household activities.  Ken Burchfiel, a research fellow at the Institute for Family Studies, said in an analysis…

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University of Notre Dame commencement departs from presidential tradition — By: Catholic News Agency

The University of Notre Dame. / Credit: Grindstone Media Group/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 27, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). Neither U.S. President Donald Trump nor Vice President JD Vance will deliver the commencement address for the 2025 graduating class at the University of Notre Dame — signaling a departure from the tradition of the…

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Australian study finds ‘lifelong benefits’ to Catholic education — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: RasyidArt/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Mar 27, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). A recent Australian study based on government data found that people who attended Catholic schools saw “lifelong benefits” across employment, health, and general life satisfaction. The study, released at the beginning of this month, found that Catholic school attendees were more likely…

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Mother Angelica’s work still brings inspiration — and conversion — 9 years after her death — By: Catholic News Agency

Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN. / Credit: EWTN CNA Staff, Mar 27, 2025 / 04:00 am (CNA). The foundress of EWTN, Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, died nine years ago, but her legacy lives on in the spiritual renewals that have resulted from the fruits of her work.  Born Rita Antoinette Rizzo on April…

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