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Defense Secretary Hegseth removes top Army chaplain amid Iran war, chaplaincy reform
Posted on 04/6/2026 17:36 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
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.
Vittorio Messori dies, Italian Catholic journalist and author, defender of the faith
Posted on 04/6/2026 16:45 PM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
Messori not only converted to the Catholic faith but also used his considerable literary and investigative skills to vigorously defend it.
Divine Mercy Novena begins on Good Friday
Posted on 04/6/2026 14:21 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
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.
French priest Henri Caffarel, founder of Teams of Our Lady, declared venerable by Pope Leo XIV
Posted on 04/6/2026 10:17 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
A married couple that leads the Teams of Our Lady, founded by newly-declared Venerable Father Henri Caffarel, explains how this lay apostolate helps couples grow together in holiness.
‘Searching for the Messiah’ explores experiences of recent Jewish converts
Posted on 04/6/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
A film that features the testimonies of people of Jewish origin who in recent times have professed faith in Jesus after coming to the conclusion that he is the long-awaited Messiah.
Why the Catholic Church celebrates Easter Monday under the title ‘Monday of the Angel’
Posted on 04/6/2026 04:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
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
Posted on 04/5/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
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.
Archbishop Broglio: War should always be ‘a last resort’
Posted on 04/4/2026 11:09 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
The archbishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, said it was “hard” to see how the ongoing war with Iran could be justified.
Archbishop shares 10 characteristics of his thriving seminary
Posted on 04/4/2026 09:00 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
Archbishop Francisco Cerro of Toledo, Spain, shared in a letter 10 qualities he considers to be the reason why the diocesan seminary is blessed with vocations.
Czech bishop’s Easter stout wins medals at international competition
Posted on 04/4/2026 08:00 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
A microbrewery owned by the Catholic Diocese of Litoměřice took home gold and diamond medals at the Czech Brew Star 2026 competition in Brno before its Easter stout received a bishop’s blessing.