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Poll: Catholic support for President Donald Trump drops below 50% amid Iran war
Posted on 04/10/2026 18:22 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
A poll shows Catholics disapprove of President Donald Trump’s performance as president, overall, including on how he has handled the conflict with Iran.
‘No one felt safe’: Catholics continue aid in Lebanon amid deadly Israeli strike
Posted on 04/10/2026 17:52 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Catholic aid workers in Beirut offer details on Israel’s deadliest attack on the country, which took place this week.
Tehran cardinal breaks silence: ‘I celebrated the Easter Vigil carrying you all in my heart’
Posted on 04/10/2026 16:31 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The archbishop of Tehran reflects on being separated from his flock on Easter, a Filipino bishop speaks out for doves, a French church is vandalized, and more in this week’s world news roundup.
Alabama updates law allowing students time for off-campus religious instruction
Posted on 04/10/2026 15:04 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The measure adds clearer guidelines and protections requested by school superintendents.
8,645 candles light Finland’s Parliament in pro-life vigil for unborn
Posted on 04/10/2026 11:41 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
Organizers of the "Muistamme" vigil lit one candle for each of the 8,645 abortions performed in Finland in 2024, drawing Catholic, Lutheran, and Presbyterian clergy together in central Helsinki.
Investing with ‘the lordship of Christ’ in mind: Ecumenical business conference convenes in Denver
Posted on 04/10/2026 11:11 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Remembering “the lordship of Christ” over all things, Catholic and Protestant leaders discussed ethical investing.
Congressman criticizes Vatican for hosting China’s top organ transplant official in 2017
Posted on 04/10/2026 10:41 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Rep. Chris Smith and Hudson Institute Senior Fellow and human rights advocate Nina Shea criticized the Vatican for hosting China’s top organ transplant official at an event in 2017.
How Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated at the shrine in Krakow, Poland
Posted on 04/10/2026 08:00 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
A complete schedule of Masses, vigils, and confessions has been prepared for pilgrims and television or online viewers beginning Saturday, April 11, and culminating on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12.
Bishop Zaidan appeals to Trump for aid and peace in Lebanon after deadly Israeli attack
Posted on 04/9/2026 17:27 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Israel’s most recent strikes killed more than 300 people in Lebanon and more than 1,700 have died since the start of the war, prompting the bishop’s appeal to President Donald Trump.
U.S. births declined slightly in 2025, CDC reports
Posted on 04/9/2026 15:50 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The report reflects the ongoing gradual decline in U.S. births that has persisted for most of the past two decades, only interrupted by a modest uptick in 2024.