Catholic News Roundup: April 3, 2026
This week’s top stories:
1. LEGAL DRAMA ENDS FOR PRO-LIFE HERO
Last charge dropped against David Daleiden
2. POPE DEMOTES SCANDALOUS BISHOP
Peña Parra ousted from powerful role
3. POPE RETURNS TO TRADITION
Washes priests’ feet on Holy Thursday
4. SPIKE IN CATHOLIC CONVERTS
Highest numbers in years
5. AMERICAN JEWS OPPOSE IRAN WAR
77% think Trump has no clear plan
6. CO CAN’T BAN CONVERSION THERAPY
SCOTUS rules ban unconstitutional
7. CHRISTIAN MASSACRE IN NIGERIA
Islamists open fire on Palm Sunday
8. CATHOLIC RETREAT IN FRANCE
Traditional retreat at Fontgombault abbey
