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Cardinals confront a ‘wounded world’ at opening of synodal consistory
Posted on 06/26/2026 15:05 PM (CNA Daily News)
The 178 cardinals attending the two-day consistory spoke of growing polarization within their respective societies.
White House Religious Liberty Commission presents recommendations
Posted on 06/26/2026 14:32 PM (CNA Daily News)
The panel urged repeal of the Johnson Amendment, creation of religious liberty violation hotlines, Know Your Rights posters, and presidential religious freedom awards.
Bishops’ migration committee urges Trump to let Haitian, Syrian migrants stay
Posted on 06/26/2026 12:20 PM (CNA Daily News)
The Supreme Court's decision on June 25 paves the way for possibly deporting more than 300,000 Haitians and more than 6,000 Syrians.
Pope Leo XIV defends synodal consistory as path to ‘grow in communion’
Posted on 06/26/2026 11:52 AM (CNA Daily News)
Acknowledging reservations among some cardinals, the pope urged confidence in the format in his opening address, and asked that they offer him their “strong, explicit and public” support.
Michigan report cites abuse claims against 37 priests, 1 deacon in Saginaw
Posted on 06/26/2026 11:19 AM (CNA Daily News)
The government has been releasing reports on abuse allegations in each of the state's seven dioceses.
Pope Leo XIV meets with Synod on Synodality teams ahead of 2028 assembly
Posted on 06/26/2026 11:07 AM (CNA Daily News)
The pontiff met with the synod members to conclude a conference at the Vatican June 23-25.
Indian government tightens foreign donations law amid Church protest plans
Posted on 06/26/2026 10:38 AM (CNA Daily News)
The federal government has imposed stricter rules under India's foreign-donations law just days before Catholic bishops convene a nationwide day of prayer over a related bill.
Christian communities in Middle East face mounting pressure, bishop says
Posted on 06/26/2026 08:30 AM (CNA Daily News)
War, economic instability, and emigration are driving a decline in Christian communities across the Holy Land, said Bishop Iyad Akram Twal, auxiliary bishop of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem.
Pope Leo XIV sends 100K euros to Venezuela for humanitarian aid after major earthquakes
Posted on 06/26/2026 08:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
Venezuela was hit by two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude on June 24.
Choir sets the Parable of the Prodigal Son to Gregorian chant
Posted on 06/26/2026 07:30 AM (CNA Daily News)
Three siblings dramatize the story of the prodigal son in a video accompanied by melodious Gregorian Chant with the hope of reaching today's prodigals with the saving mercy of God.