Franciscan University opens center in Washington, D.C., for students — By: Catholic News Agency

Father Dave Pivonka, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville, speaks at the opening of the Ward and Kathy Fitzgerald Franciscan University Homeland Mission (FUHM) which officially opened Feb. 28 in Washington D.C. / Courtesy of Franciscan University of Steubenville CNA Newsroom, Mar 1, 2025 / 09:20 am (CNA). The Ward and Kathy Fitzgerald Franciscan University…

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Original statue of Our Lady of Fátima headed to Rome for Jubilee of Marian Spirituality — By: Catholic News Agency

The original statue of Our Lady of Fátima during a previous jubilee year visit to the Vatican. / Credit: Dicastery for Evangelization ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 1, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). On the occasion of the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality, scheduled for Oct. 11–12, the original statue of Our Lady of Fátima will be taken…

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States amend lawsuit against federal disability protections after outcry — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Zaitsava Olga/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Mar 1, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). After a public outcry this month from disability advocacy groups and constituents, a group of state attorneys general has walked back plans to push a judge to declare unconstitutional a key federal rule that protects students with disabilities from discrimination. The…

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Pope Francis health concerns top of mind at National Catholic Prayer Breakfast — By: Catholic News Agency

Monsignor James Shea, president of the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota (left), and Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, speak at the National Catholic Prayer breakfast on Feb. 28, 2025, in Washington, D.C. / Credit: EWTN News Washington D.C., Feb 28, 2025 / 19:30 pm (CNA). Speakers and attendees at the 2025 National Catholic…

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German archdiocese criticizes carnival float associating Jesus with sex abuse crisis — By: Catholic News Agency

Revellers gather for the 11:11 Fat Thursday (Weiberfastnacht) launch of the city’s carnival celebrations on Feb. 27, 2025, in Cologne, Germany. / Credit: Hesham Elsherif/Getty Images Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Feb 28, 2025 / 17:15 pm (CNA). Here are some of the major stories of the Church around the world that you might have missed this…

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