Archive for June 17, 2025
Nearly half of Americans have a connection to Catholicism, new report finds
Nearly 50% of adults in the U.S. have some connection to the Catholic faith, according to new data from Pew... Read more
Castel Gandolfo: Pope Leo XIV to resume papal summer vacation tradition in lakeside town
A spokeswoman for the town of Castel Gandolfo told CNA that Pope Leo XIV is expected to arrive sometime during... Read more
Anti-surrogacy activists denounce exploitation of poor women, human trafficking
Bernardo García of the Casablanca Declaration said that in reality surrogacy amounts to “the exploitation of poor women and the... Read more
New Jersey Supreme Court says state can empanel grand jury to investigate clergy abuse
The New Jersey government will be allowed to assemble a grand jury to investigate allegations of clergy sexual abuse there,... Read more
Orthodox churches join Catholic bishops in suing Washington state over confession law
Orthodox churches have joined the Catholic bishops of Washington in a lawsuit against a state law requiring clergy violate the... Read more
Father Gabriele Amorth remembered as ‘most famous exorcist of the 20th century’
Father Marcello Lanza of the International Association of Exorcists recently honored Father Gabriele Amorth on the 100th anniversary of Amorth’s... Read more
Actor Al Pacino meets with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican
In an unexpected visit, Hollywood actor Al Pacino was received by Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday, June 17, at the... Read more
At Religious Liberty Commission hearing, scholars urge government to support faith, freedom
Since its creation, a number of prominent Catholics have been appointed to the White House Religious Liberty Commission, including Bishop... Read more
Leo XIV shares with Italy’s bishops ‘coordinates’ for a Church that embodies the Gospel
Pope Leo XIV on June 17 received the bishops of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, with whom he shared four “coordinates”... Read more
After 4 months on life support, Georgia woman delivers 1-pound baby boy
A Georgia woman who was declared brain dead in February has given birth after four months on life support. Read more
Detroit Archdiocese announces churches that will continue Traditional Latin Mass
Archbishop Edward Weisenburger of Detroit has identified the non-parish churches in the archdiocese that are allowed to continue the Traditional... Read more
Cuba’s bishops urge fellow citizens to not be afraid of ‘embarking on new paths’
On the occasion of the Jubilee Year of Hope, the bishops of Cuba have published a message denouncing the terrible... Read more
Bishop Barron at Religious Liberty hearing warns of ‘dictatorship of relativism’
At the first hearing of President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission, Bishop Robert Barron echoed Pope Benedict XVI’s warning against... Read more
Archbishop Broglio: ‘Enforcement alone’ isn’t solution to nation’s immigration challenges
As the Trump administration steps up immigration enforcement actions, U.S. bishops are raising their voices in solidarity with unauthorized immigrants. Read more
UPDATE: Parliament takes steps to decriminalize abortions in England and Wales
British lawmakers voted to decriminalize abortions in England and Wales in a move that pro-life advocates say could endanger women... Read more
