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Trump’s threat to fully destroy Iran ‘cannot be morally justified,’ head of U.S. bishops says

“I call on President Trump to step back from the precipice of war and negotiate a just settlement for the sake of peace and before more lives are lost,” Archbishop Paul Coakley said.

Government favors natural family planning over contraception in key health funding

New directives by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ban Title X abortion funding while favoring fertility education and “body literacy.”

Archdiocese of Baltimore insurer proposes $100 million settlement for abuse victims

The archdiocese filed for bankruptcy nearly three years ago amid a large number of allegations of sexual abuse.

Father Petri breaks down Pope Leo XIV’s Easter message, warns of ‘indifference’ to violence, war

The Dominican theologian discussed Pope Leo XIV's reflection on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his call for peace as President Donald Trump threatens Iran war escalation.

EWTN News explains: When does Easter officially end?

Easter lasts for a total of 50 days, from Easter Sunday until the feast of Pentecost.

Congressmen renew push to make Easter Monday a federal holiday

Rep. Riley Moore, R-West Virginia, and Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, introduced legislation that would make the day after Easter Sunday a federal holiday.

Defense Secretary Hegseth removes top Army chaplain amid Iran war, chaplaincy reform

The reason for the removal of Maj. Gen. William Green Jr. is unclear. However, Hegseth has removed more than a dozen military leaders during his tenure and has vowed to reform the chaplaincy.

Divine Mercy Novena begins on Good Friday

The novena originates with Sister Maria Faustina Kowalska of the Blessed Sacrament, OLM, canonized a saint in April 2000, a Polish religious sister and mystic who experienced apparitions of Jesus.

Why the Catholic Church celebrates Easter Monday under the title ‘Monday of the Angel’

In many countries in Europe and South America, Easter Monday, also known as “Little Easter,” is a national holiday.

The miraculous origin story of Italy’s famous Easter dove bread

The legend of the “Colomba di Pasqua” (“Easter dove”) dates to the sixth or seventh century and includes a queen, a feast, and a group of Irish monks.