Northern Ireland’s police service faces anti-Catholic discrimination cases — By: Catholic News Agency

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) headquarters in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Aug. 10, 2023. / Credit: Charles McQuillan/Getty Images Belfast, Northern Ireland, Mar 17, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Four former police officers have taken legal action against the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) for anti-Catholic discrimination. The PSNI is the third-largest police…

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Pope Francis praises God for those who shine ‘light of his infinite love’ in the world — By: Catholic News Agency

In his message on March 16, 2025, the Holy Father particularly thanked his medical team and all people who, through their dedicated work, shine the light of God’s infinite life in hospitals and places of care. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News Vatican City, Mar 16, 2025 / 09:43 am (CNA). Pope Francis on Sunday expressed…

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Cast of ‘The Chosen’ tease what’s in store for their characters in Season 5 — By: Catholic News Agency

From left to right: Abe Bueno-Jallad (Big James), Noah James (Andrew), Elizabeth Tabish (Mary Magdalene), Shahar Isaac (Simon Peter), Luke Dimyan (Judas), and Paras Patel (Matthew) of “The Chosen.” / Credit: EWTN Screenshot/Francesca Fenton/CNA CNA Staff, Mar 16, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Season 5 of the hit series “The Chosen” is set to be…

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U.S. bishops back Oklahoma Catholic charter school at Supreme Court — By: Catholic News Agency

U.S. Supreme Court. / Credit: PT Hamilton/Shutterstock CNA Newsroom, Mar 15, 2025 / 11:00 am (CNA). The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is backing an Oklahoma Catholic school’s bid before the U.S. Supreme Court to become the first religious charter school in the country.  St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School has been battling…

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St. Josemaría Escrivá’s ‘The Way’ tops Amazon charts thanks to Hallow’s Lent challenge — By: Catholic News Agency

Hallow’s Lent Pray40 Challenge: “The Way.” / Credit: Hallow CNA Staff, Mar 15, 2025 / 09:00 am (CNA). This Lent, sales of “The Way” by St. Josemaría Escrivá have skyrocketed thanks to Hallow’s Lent Pray40 Challenge, with listeners diving deeper into the writings of the Spanish-born saint in his most well-known book. “The Way” reached…

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Florida bishops urge DeSantis to commute death sentence of convicted killer Edward James — By: Catholic News Agency

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks about a toll highway relief program during a press conference held at the Greater Miami Expressway Agency on April 1, 2024, in Miami. / Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images CNA Newsroom, Mar 15, 2025 / 10:00 am (CNA). The Catholic bishops of Florida are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to commute the…

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Patriarch Bartholomew says 1054 church division ‘not insurmountable’ as 1,700th Nicaea anniversary approaches — By: Catholic News Agency

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople during an audience at the Patriarchal headquarters in Istanbul with the German Association of the Holy Land, Mar. 12, 2025. / Martin Rothweiler / EWTN Germany CNA Newsroom, Mar 15, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople on Wednesday offered a hopeful historical assessment of…

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