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

King Charles III and Charles Edward Stuart (better known as ā€œBonnie Prince Charlieā€). / 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 ā€œfinancial and maintenance crisisā€ 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 BriseƱo, 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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