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U.S. dioceses report elevated numbers of Easter baptisms and confirmations
Posted on 04/8/2026 17:09 PM (CNA Daily News)
The average American diocese saw about 38% more people joining the Church in 2026 compared with 2025, according to an analysis of data released by Hallow.
Bishop expresses solidarity with victims as rebels kill 43 in Democratic Republic of Congo
Posted on 04/8/2026 16:39 PM (CNA Daily News)
Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expressed sorrow following a deadly attack by rebels that reportedly left 43 people dead in the northeastern province of Ituri.
Friar Jean-Claude Chupin, co-founder of the Community of the Lamb, passed away on Easter
Posted on 04/8/2026 14:33 PM (CNA Daily News)
The friar leaves behind a lasting legacy of service of the poor with a life modeled on St. Francis of Assisi. The community he co-founded has a presence in both Europe and the Americas.
Why Pakistan’s bishops doubt government will act on minor’s forced marriage
Posted on 04/8/2026 12:06 PM (CNA Daily News)
Bishop Samson Shukardin said government committees are often delayed so people forget, as protests continue over the marriage of 13-year-old Maria Shahbaz.
Vatican urges Catholics not to leave Pope Leo XIV alone in opposing war
Posted on 04/8/2026 11:36 AM (CNA Daily News)
The Vatican Secretary of State said the pope’s appeals for peace need concrete support.
Pope will address tensions between Christianity and Islam in Africa, Nigerian bishop says
Posted on 04/8/2026 11:06 AM (CNA Daily News)
An Augustinian confrere of Pope Leo XIV discussed the pontiff’s upcoming trip to four African countries.
Dominican Sisters challenge New York gender-identity law in court
Posted on 04/8/2026 10:13 AM (CNA Daily News)
The New York State Department of Health warned the sisters about “refusing to assign a room to a resident other than in accordance with the resident’s gender identity.”
Teen killed, 60 hurt after truck rams Easter procession in Pakistan
Posted on 04/8/2026 09:23 AM (CNA Daily News)
Police are searching for a truck driver who fled after plowing into a predawn Easter procession in Punjab, killing a 17-year-old and injuring more than 60.
EWTN News documentary highlights Lebanon’s Christian roots and enduring faith
Posted on 04/8/2026 08:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
EWTN News shines a light on Lebanon and its rich diversity in a new film.
Catholic Church sees increase in conversions as more people desire a ‘relationship to the truth’
Posted on 04/8/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
“We have an increase in noise in the world, and people are looking for a solid foundation, a place to go where they can have a right relationship to truth, and to seek the truth,” JonMarc Grodi said.