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Leo XIV offers guidance to priests of the Archdiocese of Madrid
Posted on 02/10/2026 08:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
Pope Leo XIV addressed a letter to the priests of the Archdiocese of Madrid meeting together and while directed to them, the Holy Father’s guidance can be applied to priests anywhere in the world.
Jimmy Lai’s family responds to 20-year prison sentence
Posted on 02/10/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
Jimmy Lai’s children have spoken out following his 20-year prison sentence, detailing international support as they work for a release.
New EWTN documentary explores Christianity in Algeria
Posted on 02/10/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
New documentary “Christianity in Algeria: Walking a Fine Line” explores Christian witness in Algeria.
Pope Leo XIV to visit Australia in 2028, Sydney bishop says
Posted on 02/9/2026 21:13 PM (CNA Daily News)
Pope Leo XIV has indicated he intends to travel to Sydney in 2028 to preside over the International Eucharistic Congress, which will mark the 100th anniversary of Australia’s first such gathering.
Pope Leo XIV approves new statutes of Pontifical International Marian Academy
Posted on 02/9/2026 18:25 PM (CNA Daily News)
Pope Leo XIV approved the new statutes of the Pontifical International Marian Academy, founded to promote and coordinate Mariological and Marian studies worldwide.
Catholic leaders express sorrow over 'racist' Trump post; bishops demand apology
Posted on 02/9/2026 17:55 PM (CNA Daily News)
U.S. Catholic Bishops Garcia and Weisenburger, with Cardinal Cupich, condemned President Trump's social media post. Trump denied it was intentional and refused to apologize.
Secretary Rubio, other leaders denounce Jimmy Lai’s ‘tragic’ 20-year sentence
Posted on 02/9/2026 16:45 PM (CNA Daily News)
Lai, Catholic entrepreneur and media tycoon, was sentenced over what Chinese officials claim were national security violations.
Patient advocate on passage of New York assisted suicide bill: ‘Reexamine your consciences’
Posted on 02/9/2026 16:15 PM (CNA Daily News)
In spite of opposition from Catholic bishops and patient advocate groups, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law physician-assisted suicide in New York.
Cardinal Dolan to co-lead New York Police Department’s chaplains’ unit
Posted on 02/9/2026 15:45 PM (CNA Daily News)
Cardinal Timothy Dolan will work part time as co-lead of the NYPD’s chaplain unit, the archdiocese confirmed.
Archbishop Wester warns House speaker against using Scripture to undermine human dignity
Posted on 02/9/2026 15:11 PM (CNA Daily News)
House Speaker Mike Johnson defended mass deportations in response to Pope Leo XIV’s opposition. Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe said the lawmaker’s response was “deeply concerning.”