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By Jonah McKeown St. Louis, Mo., Apr 17, 2025 / 10:54 am Raised in a conservative Jewish household in New York, David Moss had his bar mitzvah at age 13. In his heart, though, he had lost his faith in Judaism. What followed was a 23-year period of searching for religious truth and life’s meaning, culminating in a dramatic mystical conversion experience that led Moss to embrace the Catholic faith in 1979. Despite being a happy and committed Catholic today, Moss, 83, has not left his Jewish identity and heritage behind. He is the longtime president of the Association of…

By AC Wimmer CNA Newsroom, Apr 17, 2025 / 17:18 pm During the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, Cardinal Mauro Gambetti reflected on Jesus’ humble act of washing His disciples’ feet, calling the Church to become a Eucharistic people who serve with love rather than seeking power or profit. Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, urged Catholics to reject a world that “betrays” people for economic gain and power, instead embracing the “power of service” exemplified by Christ washing the disciples’ feet at the Last Supper. Clergy carry vessels with water and towels for the…

By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Apr 17, 2025 / 15:31 pm Catholic students at Florida State University have been coming together in prayer and support for their fellow Seminoles amidst a tragic mass shooting that occurred on campus on Thursday, as shared by a ministry leader there with CNA. By early Thursday evening, two individuals had lost their lives and several others were injured in the shooting at the Tallahassee campus. The authorities confirmed that the shooter had been apprehended following the incident, which reportedly took place in or near the campus student union. Sam Nunnally, the director of the…

The Prophetic Messages of S.T.G.: A Call to Holiness and Unity Albert Cortina recently had the privilege of speaking with S.T.G., a Catholic residing in Spain who has received divine revelations of God’s love for our times. Behind the initials S.T.G., there is a woman full of faith, joy, humility, and nobility. Her message is one of wisdom and understanding, emphasizing the importance of aligning our will with God’s. Throughout their conversation, S.T.G. emphasizes the significance of the “what, why, and what for” in prophecies, rather than focusing solely on the “when.” The core message is one of conversion and…

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Apr 17, 2025 / 14:34 pm Blessed Carlo Acutis, the gaming teenager who had a deep love for Christ in the Eucharist, is about to become the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint. Acutis will be canonized during the Church’s Jubilee for Teenagers on April 27 in St. Peter’s Square. Catholics can participate in the novena to Acutis starting on April 18 and ending on April 27, the date of his canonization. The novena consists of an opening prayer, daily meditations, and the recitation of five Our Fathers, five Hail Marys, and five Glory Bes,…

Esplorare una città da una prospettiva femminile può portare a miglioramenti significativi in vari aspetti e servizi urbani, dalla sicurezza nelle strade alla mobilità: questo è l’obiettivo dell’Atlante di Genere di Bologna per una Città Femminista, alla sua prima edizione. Il Comune di Bologna intende presentare in modo sistematico e strutturato la condizione delle donne e di tutte le identità di genere nel contesto urbano bolognese. Dalla sicurezza in strada al sex work: cosa è stato analizzato L’Atlante di Genere del Comune di Bologna esamina diversi aspetti della vita urbana, tra cui: La sicurezza, sia percepita che reale, nello spazio…

France Hosts Talks with Allies to Seek Peace in Ukraine Ahead of Easter As Easter approaches, France is taking the lead in hosting talks with allies to discuss a path to peace in Ukraine. The urgency of these discussions was heightened after overnight Russian attacks on several Ukrainian cities resulted in three fatalities and 28 injuries. French President Emmanuel Macron has already met with Ukrainian and U.S. representatives in Paris to address the escalating situation. Despite the tensions between the nations, there were smiles and handshakes as U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with…

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú Seville, Spain, Apr 17, 2025 / 13:01 pm The Holy Week processions in the Andalusian capital are one of Spain’s most iconic traditions. Every year, members of the confraternities or brotherhoods prepare fervently to be part of this eagerly awaited event, a genuine manifestation of popular piety. Holy Week procession in Seville, Spain. Credit: Photo courtesy of Joaquín Carmona Confraternities and brotherhoods are religious associations that organize the processions and carry the floats on their shoulders. Renowned worldwide, their images file through the city during Holy Week to the accompaniment of “saetas” (devotional songs) and marching bands.…

Welcome to a special moment as Pope Francis makes a poignant visit to Rome’s Regina Coeli prison, continuing his tradition of reaching out to those behind bars. Stepping into the historic penitentiary, the Pope may not have been able to perform the traditional Holy Thursday liturgy this year, but his presence was felt deeply by the inmates. Greeting approximately 70 detainees from various backgrounds, Pope Francis shared words of encouragement, gifted each one a Rosary and a pocket-sized Gospel, and expressed his desire to be close to them in spirit. Despite not being able to wash their feet like Jesus,…

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