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U.S. bishops approve advancing cause of Minnesota missionary priest Joseph Buh
Posted on 06/10/2026 18:03 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The favorable vote allows the Diocese of Duluth to continue pursuing the canonization cause of the priest known as the “patriarch of Duluth.”
U.S. bishops vote to advance beatification cause for Catholic layman John Rick Miller
Posted on 06/10/2026 17:03 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The bishops voted overwhelmingly in favor of advancing the canonization cause of lay Catholic John Rick Miller, a businessman and missionary.
Gallup poll: Social acceptance of birth control, kids outside of marriage decreases in 2026
Posted on 06/10/2026 16:33 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Societal acceptance for having children outside of marriage went down by nine points, and acceptance of birth control went down by seven points. For gambling, it's also down six points.
6 Catholics held for 48 hours after protesting use of Paris church for contemporary art festival
Posted on 06/10/2026 15:03 PM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
The protest and subsequent detainments were reportedly more broadly centered on the Nuit Blanche’s artistic director who became a polarizing figure after a performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Papal nuncio urges U.S. bishops to deepen communion
Posted on 06/10/2026 14:33 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Archbishop Gabriele Caccia highlighted continuity between Francis and Leo in his first speech to U.S. bishops.
Archbishop Coakley offers first presidential address to U.S. bishops
Posted on 06/10/2026 14:03 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Archbishop Paul Coakley detailed the successes of the bishops and outlined the challenges they still face and work they have to do.
New York Archbishop Hicks calls assisted suicide an ‘assault’ on human life
Posted on 06/10/2026 13:03 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
New Yorkers — including Archbishop Ronald Hicks, as well as quadriplegic and disability rights advocates — voiced concerns about the assisted‑suicide law set to take effect this summer.
Texas Catholic dioceses welcome hundreds of thousands of fans as 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off
Posted on 06/10/2026 12:03 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Texas will host the most matches in the United States, with nine in Dallas/Fort Worth and seven in Houston.
13,000 gather at Knock in Ireland for largest Catholic rally since papal visit
Posted on 06/10/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
Busloads of people from across Ireland converged on Knock on Saturday for the 41st All Ireland Rosary, with crowds exceeding last year’s attendance.
Catholic scientists meet to discuss identical twins, AI, and the unity of truth
Posted on 06/9/2026 16:46 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The annual Society of Catholic Scientists conference was held June 5–7 at Mundelein Seminary drawing over 130 scientists to discuss issues of faith and science.