Archive for May 22, 2025
Canada’s lack of disabilities minister criticized by pro-life advocates
Pro-life and disability advocates have criticized the abolishment of the cabinet position that directly provided support for disabled Canadian citizens. Read more
Synod undersecretary: Leo XIV ‘doesn’t govern from his office, he goes out to meet people’
The Spanish Augustinian Bishop Luis Marín de San Martín is among those who have collaborated most closely with Pope Leo... Read more
‘Send a message to the Holy Father’ initiative elicits supportive video messages for new pope
Tech company eCatholic is collecting video messages of prayer, encouragement, and support from Catholics across the globe. Read more
Town where Pope Leo XIV grew up seeks to acquire his childhood home
Steve Budzik, the home’s listing broker, told CNA he and the home’s current owner, Pawel Radzik, are eager to work... Read more
Pope Leo XIV appoints Auxiliary Bishop Michael Pham as bishop of San Diego
Bishop-elect Michael Pham was appointed the San Diego Diocese’s temporary administrator after Cardinal Robert McElroy was installed as bishop of... Read more
Archdiocese of New Orleans agrees to $180 million settlement with abuse victims
The Archdiocese of New Orleans this week agreed to pay a massive $180 million to victims of clergy abuse there,... Read more
UPDATE: Oklahoma Catholic charter school loses Supreme Court bid for state approval
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday declined to issue a ruling in a contentious case involving what was proposed to... Read more
Our Lady of Good Counsel: All about this devotion and Pope Leo XIV’s connection to it
Pope Leo XIV, the first pope to come from the Order of St. Augustine, made a visit very early in... Read more
Catholics praise defunding of Planned Parenthood in major congressional budget bill
The massive spending and tax cut bill, called the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” includes a provision that forbids Medicaid... Read more
Pope Leo XIV appoints nun as secretary of Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Sister Tiziana Merletti as secretary of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies... Read more
Pope Leo XIV thanks Pontifical Mission Societies for devotion to communion, universality
The pope asked his listeners to be inspired and renewed in their vocation to “be a leaven of missionary zeal... Read more
Catholic health leaders object to House-passed Medicaid reforms in ‘big, beautiful bill’
The legislation, which now heads to the Senate, would add Medicaid work requirements for most adults without disabilities or young... Read more
Catholic Charities aids Midwestern communities devastated by tornadoes
Catholic Charities organizations are rallying to support communities devastated by the more than 70 tornadoes that tore through the central... Read more
Delaware legalizes physician-assisted suicide
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer this week signed a bill legalizing physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of... Read more
Bishops applaud Educational Choice for Children Act, urge removal of ‘poison pill’ language
The budget reconciliation bill that passed in the House this week includes groundbreaking school choice legislation that provides $5 billion... Read more
Catholics show solidarity after terrorist attack kills 2 Israeli officials in Washington, DC
On Wednesday evening, May 21, two Israeli embassy staff members were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum in... Read more
Catholic Relief Services loses federal funds for 11 of 13 international food aid programs
The United States Department of Agriculture ended funding for 11 of the 13 projects CRS operates through the McGovern-Dole Food... Read more
