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St. Margaret Mary Alacoque—Keep your heart in peace …

Keep your heart in peace and let nothing trouble you, not even your faults. You must humble yourself and amend them peacefully, without being discouraged or cast down, for God’s dwelling is in peace. — St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

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Synodal standoff: German bishops and Vatican commit to resolution roadmap

View of the Vatican from the Tiber / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA

CNA Newsroom, Mar 23, 2024 / 05:30 am (CNA).

The Vatican and the German bishops have announced they will work together to resolve the controversial German Synodal Way. 

U.S. Bishops’ President and Chairman of International Justice and Peace Issue Holy Week Call to Prayer for an End to the Israel-Hamas War

WASHINGTON – Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and president of the U.S. Conference of Bishops (USCCB), and Bishop A. Elias Zaidan of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon, the chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on International Justice and Peace call on the faithful to renew their prayers during Holy Week for an end to the Israel-Hamas war.

“As the Church enters Holy Week and Christ’s suffering on the cross and his resurrection are made present to us so vividly, we are connected to the very source of hope. It is that hope that spurs us to call on Catholics here in the United States and all those of good will to renew their prayers for an end to the raging Israel-Hamas war.

“Thousands of innocent people have died in this conflict, and thousands more have been displaced and face tremendous suffering. This must stop. As the Holy Father recently said, ‘One cannot move forward in war. We must make every effort to negotiate, to negotiate, to end the war.’ To move forward, a cease fire and a permanent cessation of war and violence is absolutely necessary. To move forward, those held hostage must be released and civilians must be protected. To move forward, humanitarian aid must reach those who are in such dire need.  

“As Christians, we are rooted in the hope of the resurrection, and so we pray for a just and lasting peace in the Holy Land.”  

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St. Francis of Assisi—It would be considered a theft …

It would be considered a theft on our part if we didn’t give to someone in greater need than we are. — St. Francis of Assisi

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Princess Kate reveals cancer diagnosis; Catholic prelate praises her courage, encourages prayers

Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales, (Kate Middleton) arrives to attend the “Together At Christmas” carol service at Westminster Abbey in London on Dec. 8, 2023. / Credit: Chris Jackson/POOL/AFP

ACI Prensa Staff, Mar 22, 2024 / 18:00 pm (CNA).

The Princess of Wales, Catherine “Kate” Middleton, surprised the world by publicly announcing she is fighting cancer and is in the early stages of treatment.

Threats to Catholic Charities staffers increase amid anti-migrant campaign


Catholic Charities locations have become the target of far-right media personalities, conspiracy theorists and even members of Congress.

Irish legends get a proper sendoff: Carnegie Hall honors Sinéad O’Connor and Shane MacGowan


Celebrating the lives and songs of Sinéad O’Connor and Shane MacGowan, a wealth of artists performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City on March 20 to give new life to the departed artists’ ballads.

European bishops call for inclusion of Christian principles in Europe

The European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. / Credit: JLogan via Wikimedia/ Public Domain

Rome Newsroom, Mar 22, 2024 / 10:45 am (CNA).

The bishops bemoaned what they see as the political and institutional marginalization of Christian voices.

Pope Francis laicizes Belgian ex-bishop and abuser Roger Vangheluwe

Pope Francis on March 21, 2024, laicized Bishop Emeritus of Bruges, Belgium, Roger Vangheluwe (center), years after the former prelate admitted to repeatedly sexually abusing his nephew when the latter was a minor. / Credit: Carolus, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Rome Newsroom, Mar 22, 2024 / 09:40 am (CNA).

The apostolic nunciature to Belgium said in a statement on Thursday that “serious new elements” had come to light regarding Vangheluwe.

Many teens feel forced into confirmation. We can still make Jesus real in their lives.


The sacrament of confirmation is the pathway to an adult faith life for young people. As their teachers, it is our job to help today’s confirmation class students meet and love Jesus and live his Gospel. But our job today poses unique challenges.