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Think tank criticizes Biden for fueling anti-Christian bias in government
A think tank’s report argues regulatory actions under former President Joe Biden show systematic anti-Christian bias from the prior administration. Read more
U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump administration to require biological sex on passports
The U.S. Supreme Court said on Thursday that the Trump administration could require passports to display an applicant’s biological sex. Read more
Bavarian city backs down on ‘buffer zone’ banning prayer at abortion clinic
The town lifted a 100-meter (328-foot) censorship zone around abortion clinics after courts ruled the restrictions violated constitutional freedoms. Read more
Apostolic nuncio to Germany: Cardinal von Galen should be canonized
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
Pope Leo XIV: We should allow ‘ourselves to be challenged’ by those who suffer
Pope Leo XIV told two women’s religious congregations that we should “allow ourselves to be challenged” by the presence of... Read more
Thousands of European scouts make pilgrimage to France
A total of 3,500 scouts and adult leaders from 13 European countries made a pilgrimage to the French town of... Read more
Religious sisters announce historic land return to Wisconsin Native American tribe
The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration announced the transfer of land back to the Lac du Flambeau Band of the... Read more
Pope Leo XIV receives European Christian leaders after signing of new Ecumenical Charter
Pope Leo XIV received in a Nov. 6 audience the members representatives of the Christian Churches of Europe, who met... Read more
Vatican confirms French bishop’s resignation linked to inappropriate conduct toward women
In a statement issued Nov. 4, the apostolic nunciature in France said it had received “information concerning relationships toward women... Read more
Texas bishops issue statement expressing solidarity with immigrants ahead of court order
In a statement released Nov. 4, the Texas bishops called the looming implementation of the court ruling in the case... Read more
Catholics mobilize in Caribbean following Category 5 hurricane
Catholic leaders and agencies have mobilized to help communities left devastated after Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica. Read more
Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts issues apology for controversial video
Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts has issued an apology following his controversial defense of Tucker Carlson’s interview with Nick Fuentes. Read more
Prosecutors claim Kansas City diocesan staffer stole $150,000 from scholarship fund
A staffer at the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph allegedly stole more than $150,000 while serving as the leader of... Read more
‘House of David’ Season 2 is ‘transformative,’ lead actor Michael Iskander says
Michael Iskander, the actor who portrays King David in the “House of David” series, recently sat down with CNA for... Read more
Nancy Pelosi announces she will retire from Congress in 2027
Nancy Pelosi, the U.S. Democratic leader who has served in Congress since the late 1980s, announced she will not seek... Read more
Bangladesh’s Indigenous Catholics seek support of the Church
Indigenous Catholic leaders in Bangladesh called for stronger Church advocacy to protect their rights and land during the justice commission’s... Read more
Slovakia passes school reform criticized by bishops and educators amid funding concerns
Bishops and educators have raised concerns about a major education overhaul signed into law by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini. Read more
Church tribunal acquits priest of charge of ‘inciting hatred’ against the Holy See
Father Francisco José Delgado, a member of the YouTube priests’ discussion group “The Sacristy of the Vendée,” has been declared... Read more
Pope Leo XIV discusses 2-state solution with Palestine’s President Mahmoud Abbas
The pope and Abbas spoke about “an urgent need to provide assistance to the civilian population in Gaza and to... Read more
Ethiopia’s Catholic bishops condemn deadly attack on parish, call for government protection
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia has strongly condemned attacks in the Oromia region that claimed lives and destroyed property. Read more
