‘A Cathedral in Print’: The Rise of the Catholic Premium Bible

‘She Was Feisty’: Atheist Artist Converts to Catholicism After Discovering Mother Angelica on TV

If you’re a Catholic and like art, then you have probably come across Baritus Catholic’s artwork online or at Catholic conferences in... Read more

Doctors Said Abort—Now This Boy With Down Syndrome Inspires His Parish as an Altar Server

When doctors recommended an abortion, his parents chose to continue the... Read more

Pius XII Expert: No Serious Historian Can Call Him ‘Hitler’s Pope’

March 2 marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Eugenio Pacelli, who became Pope Pius XII and whose life and pontificate... Read more

106-year-old nun continues serving in the cloister and sharing the Gospel on YouTube

Sister Anna Maria of the Sacred Heart, an Italian nun, turned 106 on March 14 at her monastery near Milan, where she continues to... Read more

‘A Cathedral in Print’: The Rise of the Catholic Premium Bible

Premium Bibles are all the rage on YouTube, with many channels reviewing them: from the quality of the paper used to the “bleed through,” from the page layout to the craftsmanship of... Read more

Notre Dame Students Prayer As Pro-Abortion Professor Withdraws

A group of students from the University of Notre Dame recently gathered to give thanks after a pro-abortion professor withdrew from a.. Watch

The Parkes Brothers: Only 11th Pair of Brother Bishops in U.S. Catholic History

Bishop Gregory Parkes of St. Petersburg and Bishop Stephen Parkes of Savannah share a rare distinction: they are only the 11th pair of... Watch

Ireland's Catholics: Signs of Hope? 

Ireland was once known as the 'Land of Saints and Scholars', regarded as one of the most Catholic countries in the world. But over the past number of decades, the Catholic faith... Watch

Former Iranian Political Prisoner on Iran’s Threat to the US: Full Interview 

Cardinal Dominique Mathieu, the Archbishop of Tehran–Isfahan, has been evacuated to Rome following the emergency closure of the... Watch

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV’s one-day trip to Monaco

Pope Leo XIV concluded his one-day trip to Monaco on March 28, wrapping up a whirlwind visit that included meeting with the... Read more

20,000 sailors stranded near Strait of Hormuz ‘living in constant anguish’

Trump to continue supplying Title X grants to Planned Parenthood for another year A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services said the agency will issue Title X grant notices for 2027 “matched with agency priorities.” Pope Leo makes Holy Week appeal to Trump, world leaders to end Iran war The pope expressed hope that President Donald Trump is seeking a way to decrease violence in the Middle East. Catholic priest fundraises, gives gift cards to unpaid TSA workers amid partial shutdown Father Jim Sichko raised $20,000 for gift cards for TSA workers while they were working without pay amid congressional negotiations about funding. Religious freedom panel warns of attacks against Christians in central Africa The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) sounded the alarm over Islamic State groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo after escalating violence against Christians.

Apostleship of the Sea: 20,000 sailors stranded near Strait of Hormuz ‘living in constant anguish’ The logjam of vessels unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz has created a challenging situation for the Apostleship of the Sea, which provides pastoral care for sailors.

Communion wine and grape juice offer us elements of celebration and lament

In an 8–1 decision, the Supreme Court ruled Colorado’s law restricting gender-and-sexuality counseling for minors violates the Constitution.

Palestinian Christians are preparing for Easter amid war and cycles of settler violence.

Communion wine and grape juice offer us elements of celebration and lament.

In 1979, CT investigated deceptive Christian leaders, reported on the ethics of in vitro fertilization, and kept an eye on the Iranian Revolution.

Spy Wednesday shows us Jesus does not need a partnership with the powerful to redeem the world.

On The Bulletin: regulation of tech use in schools, anti-Trump protests, American troops in Iran, and the crisis in Cuba.

Behind the Story

From senior staff writer Emily Belz: Pulitzer-winning journalist Tracy Kidder died last week, a death that felt personal even though I had never met him. I had read Kidder’s books—like Mountains Beyond Mountains, which tells the story of Paul Farmer, a doctor and founder of the nonprofit Partners in Health. Kidder’s reporting showed me ways to report on global health.

I highly recommend Good Prose, a book he wrote with his longtime editor Richard Todd about their working relationship. As content increasingly becomes solo influencers talking to a camera, this book shows the value of an editor—even for someone as talented as Kidder. Editors confront you about stories that are no good, ideas that are unclear, or additional interviews that would make the story sharper. Kidder recounts his first interaction with Todd when Todd was editing his story and told Kidder that the problems started with the first sentence. Kidder was very proud of the sentence, but Todd said it was melodramatic.

May we all have a Richard Todd in our lives! I’ve had the privilege of several great ones over the years, including here at CT. (Thank you, Kate Shellnutt and Andy Olsen.) NASA’s Artemis 2 mission to fly to the moon for the first time in 50 years is supposed to launch later today. CT interviewed one of the American astronauts on the mission, who said in 2023 that he would pray his way to the moon since they’re using a new vehicle for the first time.  A judge has rejected the United Methodist Church’s claim that it owns a megachurch in Alabama that broke away from the denomination.  Some Christian pastors, financial influencers, and entrepreneurs are going all in on cryptocurrency while others face scrutiny for their takes and predictions. CT has previously reported churches are seeing the digital currencies show up in their collection plate, and some Christians have been ensnared by fake investment schemes. Today in Christian History April 1, 1745: David Brainerd begins his missionary work among the Native Americans of New Jersey, having previously worked in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. The New Jersey natives showed more interest than most, but Brainerd died of tuberculosis only two years into his work there.

Supreme Court opens door to controversial conversion therapy

Supreme Court opens door to controversial conversion therapy
NPR: Siding with a Christian counselor in Colorado, the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday tossed out the state’s law banning conversion therapy.
Baptist News Global: 3 ways churches may respond to the violence of conversion therapy

 

NY Episcopal Diocese outlines plan for $1.2M racial reparations fund
Religion News Service: New York Episcopalians profited from the transatlantic slave trade and were “uniquely implicated in the odious institution and in anti-Black policies and practices that extend through generations,” according to a new report.

 

Judge rejects Johnson Amendment settlement, keeping ban on pastors endorsing candidates
Religion News Service: The ruling caps a decades-long battle to overturn a ban on houses of worship endorsing candidates.

 

A plague on both your houses
ARC: The punishments of the Pharaoh and his country served as an inescapable refrain for the abolitionist movement.

 

The real religious ‘renewal’ happening in Gen Z*
The Atlantic: Some pastors and politicians claim that a Christian revival is afoot among young Americans. Nationwide data tell a different story.

Anglican poets: Quelling of noise within the soul

Anglican poets: Quelling of noise within the soul

Concept of silence influenced key Anglican poets in the 1600s, says Kate McLoughlin

Russia’s mass abduction of Ukrainian children condemned

World Council of Churches voices grave concern after US commission confirms thousands remain unaccounted for

Anglican poets: Quelling of noise within the soul

Concept of silence influenced key Anglican poets in the 1600s, says Kate McLoughlin

Bishop of Southwark expresses doubts over assisted-dying Bill

During latest Lords debate, he raises the prospect of ‘pressure on all sorts of ancillary staff’

Easter messages acknowledge ‘troubled times’

Remember, in Holy Week, ‘all who are displaced, oppressed, or forgotten’ Archbishop of Canterbury says in Easter ecumenical letter

Palestinian Christians prepare for a difficult Easter

A Lutheran minister, the Revd Dr Munther Isaac, speaks of an ‘increasing sense of impunity’ among extremist settlers

How Many Catholics Are There in the World?

What’s Driving the Rise in Catholic Conversions Across the US?

ZENIT Staff

A recent New York Times report highlighted a surge in adult conversions to Catholicism across the United States, with dioceses from New Jersey to Oregon reporting significant increases in new members entering the church through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults.

UK: Bishop Hendricks urges responsible use of artificial intelligence

ZENIT Staff

Recognising the rapid progression of AI, Bishop Hendricks explained that while it isn’t yet possible to share a definitive Bishops’ Conference policy, it is nonetheless important to be part of the conversation, especially given the ethical concerns which AI raises.

Brazilian student acquitted after facing years in prison for calling abortion murder

ZENIT Staff

The court ultimately ruled in her favor, recognizing that her statements were protected expressions of religious belief and opinion rather than criminal incitement

Oldest Benedictine Abbey in the West Approaches Landmark 1500th Anniversary

Rafael Llanes

The historic Benedictine monastery was founded by St. Benedict of Nursia in 529 and was the cradle of the Benedictine Order.

Problem Resolved: Cardinal Patriarch of Jerusalem Meets and Reaches Agreement with Israeli Police for Remaining Holy Week Celebrations

ZENIT Staff

The Police and Ecclesial Authorities have agreed that, due to the complex security situation, the remaining Holy Week and Easter ceremonies will be celebrated in a symbolic and limited manner.

How Many Catholics Are There in the World? The Catholic Church Reaches a Record of 1,422 Billion. These Are the Data from the 2026 Pontifical Yearbook

ZENIT Staff

The most recent data, corresponding to 2024, indicates that the number of clergy worldwide totals 465,048, with 5,525 Bishops, 407,421 priests, and 52,102 permanent deacons. The number of priests worldwide increased by 425, rising from 406,996 in 2023 to 407,421 in 2024.

Pope Leo XIV continues to restructure the Roman Curia: new Vatican No. 3 and prefect of the Papal Household

Valentina di Giorgio

At the center of the reshuffle stands the appointment of Paolo Rudelli as Substitute for General Affairs in the Secretariat of State, a role often described—without exaggeration—as the Vatican’s “chief of staff.”

German bishops push their progressive agenda in Rome: an audience with Pope Leo XIV and the presentation of a synodal project to the Curia

ZENIT Staff

The proposed Synodal Conference would function as a permanent body at the national level, where bishops and lay members jointly discuss and decide on matters ranging from governance and accountability to sexual ethics and the role of women in the Church

Pope Leo XIV Reverses Another Decision of Pope Francis: World Children’s Day Cancelled in Rome

ZENIT Staff

All initiatives aimed at children’s ministry may be celebrated, at the discretion of the Bishops, at the diocesan or parish level.

Questions about liturgy: Prayers Over the People

Fr. Edward McNamara

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Why is Franklin Graham in love with the MAGA MESSIAH?

 

Mar 31, 2026

Rev Ed Trevors is an Anglican Priest in the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island (my pronouns are he/him/his) and I get to serve in the Parish of St Margaret of Scotland, in the beautiful city of Halifax, NS, that sits on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq people.