Pope Francis in Easter Vigil homily: Christ is the ‘turning point’ in human history — By: Catholic News Agency

Catholics gather for Easter Vigil Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on Saturday, April 19, 2025 / Credit: Zosia Czubak Vatican City, Apr 19, 2025 / 15:15 pm (CNA). Candlelight illuminated St. Peter’s Basilica during the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday where Pope Francis’ homily, read on his behalf, proclaimed the resurrection of Christ as…

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'Government-sanctioned suicide': Delaware governor set to sign assisted suicide bill — By: Catholic News Agency

State capitol in Dover, Delaware. / Jon Bilous/Shutterstock CNA Newsroom, Apr 19, 2025 / 11:15 am (CNA). Delaware’s Democratic Gov. Matt Meyer is set to sign a controversial assisted suicide bill recently passed by the state legislature, one that has drawn opposition from Catholic advocates who warn that it will “put the lives of [the…

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Texas bishops hail passage of school choice bill in state legislature — By: Catholic News Agency

Texas capitol building, Austen. / Gang Liu/Shutterstock Austin, Texas, Apr 19, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). The Texas House of Representatives this week approved a sweeping school choice bill, one hailed by the state’s Catholic bishops and which could significantly reshape how families access private and religious education in the state. Senate Bill 2 passed…

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