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India’s bishops elect first Dalit president, demand end to conversion laws
Posted on 02/11/2026 11:19 AM (CNA Daily News)
Cardinal Anthony Poola has become the first Dalit to lead India’s Catholic bishops as the conference calls for repeal of anti-conversion laws violating religious freedom.
Diocese of Pittsburgh: 7 churches to close next month
Posted on 02/11/2026 10:34 AM (CNA Daily News)
Parishioners learned that seven churches will be closed in March due to financial constraints and lower Mass attendance.
Bishop Rhoades expresses ‘strong opposition’ to pro-abortion professor’s appointment at Notre Dame
Posted on 02/11/2026 09:49 AM (CNA Daily News)
Notre Dame has been at the center of controversy since early January when it named global affairs Professor Susan Ostermann as director of the school’s Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies.
Christian churches in Italy sign ecumenical pact
Posted on 02/11/2026 09:37 AM (CNA Daily News)
The pact emphasizes mutual respect, social cohesion, common witness, prayer, and shared work.
Archbishop Checchio takes helm in New Orleans as pope accepts Archbishop Aymond’s resignation
Posted on 02/11/2026 09:07 AM (CNA Daily News)
Pope Leo XIV appointed Archbishop James Checchio coadjutor archbishop of New Orleans in September 2025 to automatically succeed the 76-year-old Archbishop Gregory Aymond upon his retirement.
Democratic lawmaker asks ICE director if he’s ‘going to hell’ in fiery hearing
Posted on 02/11/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
Top U.S. immigration officials defended their policies during a contentious hearing as lawmakers continue to negotiate potential ICE funding and reforms.
Pope Leo XIV: ‘The Church is the rightful home of sacred Scripture’
Posted on 02/11/2026 06:30 AM (CNA Daily News)
Pope Leo XIV spoke about sacred Scripture during his weekly audience with pilgrims in the Vatican.
Catholic digital assets company about to mint its first stablecoin
Posted on 02/11/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
Catholic entrepreneurs Eddie Cullen and Karl Kilb want to use new financial technologies to benefit the Catholic Church and its charitable work.
The image of Our Lady of Lourdes that’s not there but everyone sees it
Posted on 02/11/2026 04:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
Those who visit the chapel of the Our Lady of Lourdes shrine in the city of Alta Gracia, Argentina, witness a phenomenon that has no explanation.
Anti‑Zionism claim by Catholic panelist prompts sharp exchange at Religious Liberty Commission
Posted on 02/10/2026 18:50 PM (CNA Daily News)
Catholic teaching does not explicitly oppose Zionism, the movement supporting Jewish self‑determination in a homeland in Israel.