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Thankful for abortion pill reversal: ‘We are grateful someone answered’
Posted on 07/3/2026 08:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
Priest explains how to read the Bible without getting lost in the process
Posted on 07/3/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
Biblical expert Father Valentín Aparicio advised those who want to read and understand Scripture: Start with the Gospel of Luke.
How the American Revolution changed the future of Catholics in America
Posted on 07/3/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
As America marks its 250th anniversary, the Revolution’s promise of religious liberty transformed Catholics from a persecuted minority into full participants in the new republic.
Nicaraguan dictatorship detains Bishop Abelardo Mata again
Posted on 07/2/2026 19:26 PM (CNA Daily News)
Mata was detained on June 29, released the same day, and as of June 30 reportedly is under house arrest. At a June 28 Mass he asked for prayers for the persecuted Church, triggering retaliation.
Wyoming Catholic College student wins Presidential 1776 Award
Posted on 07/2/2026 17:45 PM (CNA Daily News)
A Wyoming Catholic College student wins a White House civics competition, Benedictine College shows off its new library, and more in this week’s roundup of Catholic education news in the U.S.
Filipino bishop decries government corruption as ‘grave sin’
Posted on 07/2/2026 16:10 PM (CNA Daily News)
Filipino bishop calls out government corruption, anti-trafficking leaders meet in Thailand, Australian bishops call for prayers for sea mariners, and more in this week's Catholic world news roundup.
Cameroon diocese announces release of kidnapped priest, religious brothers
Posted on 07/2/2026 15:25 PM (CNA Daily News)
The Diocese of Nkongsamba gave thanks for the release of Father John Bosco Bihkong and Brothers Sylvester Sewong and Marie Rodrigue, who were kidnapped on June 27.
2 SSPX bishops hold dubious distinction of being excommunicated twice
Posted on 07/2/2026 14:55 PM (CNA Daily News)
Society of St. Pius X bishops Galarreta and Fellay have been excommunicated twice: by Pope John Paul II in 1988 and again on July 2 for the canonical offense of schism.
What is the SSPX? A look at the traditionalist Catholic group in schism with the Church
Posted on 07/2/2026 14:25 PM (CNA Daily News)
The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) is a traditionalist group that is not in full communion with the Catholic Church and has a canonically irregular status.
Catholic leaders urge Poland and Ukraine to pursue reconciliation, disarm language
Posted on 07/2/2026 13:36 PM (CNA Daily News)
Catholic leaders from Poland and Ukraine issued a rare joint appeal for reconciliation, urging forgiveness, peace, and Christian unity amid rising historical and political tensions.