‘This baby is a gift’: Trisomy 18 Awareness Day reminds us that every life is sacred — By: Catholic News Agency

Beverly Jacobson and her daughter Verity. / Credit: Courtesy of Beverly Jacobson Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 18, 2025 / 14:10 pm (CNA). When Beverly Jacobson first learned that her unborn daughter Verity would be born with the rare genetic condition trisomy 18, she “was filled with fear and anxiety” — but just three weeks ago…

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CNA explains: What’s ahead for the U.S. visa program for religious sisters, workers — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Vinokurov Kirill/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 18, 2025 / 12:35 pm (CNA). Though Congress extended the visa program used by religious sisters ahead of its deadline last Friday evening, they and other “non-minister religious workers” still face unprecedented challenges in immigrating or remaining in the U.S. to serve their communities. Concern for…

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Camden Coadjutor Bishop Joseph Williams succeeds Sullivan as bishop of diocese — By: Catholic News Agency

Bishop-elect Joseph A. Williams. / Credit: Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 18, 2025 / 11:35 am (CNA). Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Dennis Sullivan from the Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, appointing Coadjutor Bishop Joseph Williams as his successor.  Apostolic Nuncio Cardinal Christophe…

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