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World’s oldest priest dies at 110
Posted on 06/4/2026 15:12 PM (CNA Daily News)
Ordained in 1950, Father Bruno Kant served the Diocese of Fulda in Germany for decades. After retiring from active ministry, he remained a confidant, pastor, and spiritual guide for many parishioners.
Cardinal Koovakad to lead Sanremo meeting on interreligious dialogue
Posted on 06/4/2026 13:31 PM (CNA Daily News)
The October gathering follows a pastoral letter by Bishop Antonio Suetta on charity, Christian witness, and the proclamation of the Gospel to Muslims living in the diocese.
Illinois diocese asks court to block law requiring it to hire nonbelievers
Posted on 06/4/2026 13:07 PM (CNA Daily News)
The Diocese of Springfield says the state Human Rights Act violates its religious freedom, including the right to hire workers who agree with its religious mission.
Prague archbishop, German ambassador mark post-WWII massacre
Posted on 06/4/2026 10:11 AM (CNA Daily News)
During the Diocese of Litoměřice's Year of Reconciliation, Archbishop Stanislav Přibyl led a pilgrimage and Mass honoring hundreds killed in Czechoslovakia in 1945.
Cameroon’s bishops renew call for peace, dialogue as nation faces ongoing crises
Posted on 06/4/2026 09:11 AM (CNA Daily News)
The president of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon emphasized that peace must remain a national priority, particularly in Cameroon’s conflict-ridden regions.
June consistory of cardinals will address synod, war, artificial intelligence
Posted on 06/4/2026 08:13 AM (CNA Daily News)
The gathering will function as "a space for mutual listening, discernment, and shared exploration of certain issue," Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re said.
Mexican bishop: Lack of mature faith leads Catholics to fall into esotericism
Posted on 06/4/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
Mexico's bishops have a established a new pastoral ministry to meet the growing need of people experiencing spiritual, moral, and physical suffering, which could also be of malevolent origin.
Institute on Religion and Democracy launches ecumenical ‘Christians for Capitalism’ project
Posted on 06/3/2026 18:30 PM (CNA Daily News)
The IRD plans to hold events, publish articles, and offer a semester-long fellowship through its "Christians for Capitalism" project.
U.S. bishops issue wish list to Congress on funding for migration
Posted on 06/3/2026 18:00 PM (CNA Daily News)
“Our perspectives on these matters are grounded in Scripture and Catholic teaching, including our belief in the inherent and inviolable dignity of every person,” U.S. bishops wrote to lawmakers.
Archdiocese of Washington removes prominent exorcist over remarks linking UFOs to demonic activity
Posted on 06/3/2026 17:22 PM (CNA Daily News)
Monsignor Stephen Rossetti's claims about aerial phenomena and demons "gravely undermined" the Church's teachings, Cardinal Robert McElroy said.