Gina Christian of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for March 27, 2025. In this episode: A bipartisan U.S. government commission urges the nation to uphold its role as a promoter of religious freedom worldwide. Catholic and other Christian communities in Turkey express concern as protests over the arrest of a political opposition leader are met with crackdowns. The Vatican releases its schedule for Holy Week, without specifying whether Pope Francis, now convalescing after a lengthy hospital stay, will publicly participate. Illinois Catholics and others are opposing a bill that would require homeschooling parents and private schools to submit personal information about their students. Archbishop Joe S. Vasquez, newly installed in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, pledges to serve his flock with all his heart. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.

Read the stories in this podcast:

Religious freedom report

Catholics in Turkey amid protests

Vatican Holy Week schedule

Illinois bill on homeschooling and private schools

Archbishop Joe Vasquez installed in Galveston-Houston