Cardinal McElroy stresses hope, mercy, human dignity as new Washington archbishop — By: Catholic News Agency

Cardinal Robert McElroy gives his first homily as the shepherd of the Archdiocese of Washington, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on March 11, 2025. / Credit: Patrick Ruddy/CNA Washington D.C., Mar 11, 2025 / 20:25 pm (CNA). Cardinal Robert McElroy emphasized the importance of Christian hope, mercy, and respecting…

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Rodrigo Duterte, ex-Philippine president, arrested for alleged crimes against humanity — By: Catholic News Agency

Former Philippines president Rodrigo R. Duterte has been arrested on a warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity. / Credit: Ace Morandante, Wikipedia Public Domain CNA Staff, Mar 11, 2025 / 17:15 pm (CNA). Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines who was rebuked by Catholic leaders for overseeing…

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Special Olympics World Winter Games kicks off in Turin, Italy, with 1,500 athletes — By: Catholic News Agency

Usha Vance visits the 2025 Special Olympics Winter Games in Turin, Italy, on March 10, 2025. / Credit: Emily Higgins, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons CNA Staff, Mar 11, 2025 / 16:15 pm (CNA). More than 1,500 athletes from 100 global delegations are competing in Turin, Italy, in the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025,…

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Cathedrals, churches in Mexico vandalized during International Women’s Day marches — By: Catholic News Agency

Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Most Holy Mary of Guadalajara after the International Women’s Day march on March 8, 2025. / Credit: Archdiocese of Guadalajara ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 11, 2025 / 16:45 pm (CNA). During marches held March 8 to commemorate International Women’s Day, various Catholic cathedrals and churches in Mexico were vandalized…

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