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The Catholic bishops are backing a suit by a coalition of Apache Stronghold, a coalition of Native Americans and their supporters, in their lawsuit against the federal government. The lawsuit argues that their freedom of religion was violated when the federal government announced its intention to sell formerly protected land in Arizona to a mining company.

What a dispute over a Native American worship site means for U.S. religious liberty

Aug 26, 2025

Native American activists trying to protect Oak Flat have drawn support from religious advocates and stakeholders including the U.S. bishops and the Knights of Columbus.

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Communio launches first-ever statewide partnership with California Catholic Conference

Aug 25, 2025

A partnership between the California Catholic Conference and Communio will help parishes “evangelize through the renewal of healthy relationships, marriages, and families.”

The Ten Commandments outside the Texas state capitol building.

Texas attorney general orders schools unaffected by lawsuit to display Ten Commandments

Aug 25, 2025

A federal court ruling last week temporarily blocked enforcement of a new Texas law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in independent school districts.

Known as “the papal chef,” Salvo Lo Castro spent 10 years at the Vatican cooking meals for Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. Now, he’s opened his first restaurant in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood called Casasalvo.

Former papal chef opens New York City restaurant

Aug 25, 2025

Salvo Lo Castro’s new Italian restaurant opened in July and has quickly gained popularity, particularly for Lo Castro’s mother’s meatball recipe.

Pope Leo XIV greets French altar servers during an audience on Aug. 25, 2025, at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV: Lack of priests is a ‘great misfortune’ for the Catholic Church

Aug 25, 2025

Pope Leo XIV said the shortage of priests is “a great misfortune” for the Catholic Church during an audience Aug. 25, the feast day of St. Louis IX, with French altar servers.

Bishop Carlos Enrique Herrera Gutiérrez is president of Nicaragua’s bishops’ conference.

Pope Leo XIV receives exiled president of Nicaraguan bishops’ conference

Aug 25, 2025

Pope Leo XIV received the exiled president of the Nicaraguan bishops’ conference, Bishop Carlos Enrique Herrera Gutiérrez, who was expelled in 2024.

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U.S. bishops, Catholic Health Association endorse palliative care legislation

Aug 25, 2025

The bipartisan Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act was reintroduced in the Senate last month by Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Shelley Moore Capito.

The campus of Crown College in Minnesota.

Judge strikes down Minnesota law banning religious schools from college credit program

Aug 25, 2025

U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel ruled that a law banning religious institutions from the Minnesota Postsecondary Enrollment Options program is unconstitutional. 

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The statue of Our Lady, sculpted in 1430 by Nicolò da Venezia, in the sanctuary of the Basilica of St. Mary of Mount Berico.

Who is Our Lady of Mount Berico?

Aug 25, 2025

Since 1435, the Servants of Mary — also known as the Servites — have been the official custodians of the Sanctuary of St. Mary of Mount Berico in Italy.

A young pro-lifer holds a sign that says “No human is a mistake” at the Colorado March for Life in Denver on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Where does the United States stand on life issues? 

Aug 25, 2025

Here’s an overview of the laws around life issues across the United States as of August 2025. 

2025 Bradley Prize recipient Jimmy Lai.

CNA explains: Who is Jimmy Lai?

Aug 25, 2025

Here’s what you should know about Catholic self-made entrepreneur and media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who currently sits behind bars as a political prisoner.

Pope Leo XIV gives his Sunday Angelus address from the Apostolic Palace overlooking St. Peter’s Square on Aug. 24, 2025, at the Vatican.

Zelenskyy shares letter from Pope Leo XIV on Ukraine’s Independence Day 

Aug 24, 2025

“With a heart wounded by the violence that ravages your land, I address you on this day of your national feast,” the pope wrote in the letter.

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