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Pope Francis’ passing leaves international soccer world in mourning
Posted on 04/28/2025 14:39 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)

Dublin, Ireland, Apr 28, 2025 / 10:39 am (CNA).
Among the tens of thousands of mourners paying their respects before the coffin of Pope Francis late last week was Gianluigi Buffon, the Italian World Cup-winning goalkeeper.
7 popes are buried at St. Mary Major; Pope Francis will soon be the eighth
Posted on 04/26/2025 08:00 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)

CNA Staff, Apr 26, 2025 / 04:00 am (CNA).
Pope Francis will be buried today at Santa Maria Maggiore — who are the other popes buried there?
Record numbers of pilgrims flock to see the Holy Tunic of Christ near Paris
Posted on 04/24/2025 15:00 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)

Paris, France, Apr 24, 2025 / 11:00 am (CNA).
Open to the public from April 18 to May 11, the exhibit is galvanizing Catholic faithful across Europe.
German bishops: Blessings of same-sex couples should be done with ‘appreciation’
Posted on 04/23/2025 16:00 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)

CNA Staff, Apr 23, 2025 / 12:00 pm (CNA).
The German Catholic bishops have published a handout that offers guidance to pastors on blessings for couples in “irregular” situations such as same-sex relationships.
How the tradition of Dutch flowers at the pope’s Easter Mass was saved
Posted on 04/20/2025 10:00 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)

Rome Newsroom, Apr 20, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA).
Dutch flowers adorn St. Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday. Here’s how the 37-year tradition was saved in 2022.
The surprising Catholic origins of England’s hot cross bun
Posted on 04/18/2025 08:00 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)

Rome Newsroom, Apr 18, 2025 / 04:00 am (CNA).
The origins of the hot cross bun traditionally made with currants, spices, flour, and eggs are closely linked to a cathedral dedicated to St. Alban.
Iconic Holy Week processions in Seville vividly portray the Passion
Posted on 04/17/2025 17:01 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)

Seville, Spain, Apr 17, 2025 / 13:01 pm (CNA).
The Holy Week processions in the Andalusian capital are one of Spain’s most iconic traditions, and this year was no exception.
Britain’s highest court rules in favor of biological women
Posted on 04/16/2025 20:05 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 16, 2025 / 16:05 pm (CNA).
The U.K. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that only biological women are protected under Britain’s Equality Act, contradicting prior guidance by the Scottish government.
Army chaplain in Dublin court forgives, embraces teen who nearly killed him
Posted on 04/16/2025 16:26 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)

Dublin, Ireland, Apr 16, 2025 / 12:26 pm (CNA).
The attack occurred on Aug. 15, 2024, as the priest returned to his barracks in Renvyle in Ireland after an evening swim.
Social media and personal research driving France’s record baptism boom, survey reveals
Posted on 04/16/2025 10:00 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)

Paris, France, Apr 16, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA).
The Catholic Church in France will welcome a record number of adults into the faith this weekend with strong growth in the numbers of young adults and teenagers.