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Vance says Trump was ‘posting a joke’ with now-deleted Jesus-like image
Posted on 04/13/2026 19:53 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The vice president said Trump removed the AI-generated image because “a lot of people weren’t understanding his humor.”
Religious Liberty Commission members urge continued work as threats ‘are not disappearing’
Posted on 04/13/2026 17:31 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Religious Liberty commissioners met for their final scheduled meeting.
U.S. bishops ask officials to prevent ICE detentions of pregnant women, nursing mothers
Posted on 04/13/2026 16:31 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The bishops expressed concerns of reports that pregnant women in detention have miscarried and some nursing mothers have lost access to their children.
State Department provides update on visa restrictions for religious freedom violators
Posted on 04/13/2026 15:52 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The U.S. has been restricting visas for religious freedom violators, a key State Department adviser said.
‘60 Minutes’ takes stock of Catholic Church under Leo with top cardinals
Posted on 04/13/2026 15:22 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Three influential American cardinals spoke about the Church under Pope Leo XIV in an interview on “60 Minutes” that looked at rising conversions, patriotism, the Iran war, and immigration enforcement.
President Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV sparks global reaction
Posted on 04/13/2026 14:17 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Politicians and faith leaders around the world condemned President Donald Trump’s comments about the American pontiff.
Trump’s comments on Pope Leo called ‘disrespectful’ as Americans react
Posted on 04/13/2026 11:44 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
President Donald Trump called Leo “weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy” in a lengthy social media post April 12 that drew response from U.S. bishops and elected officials.
U.S. bishops’ president ‘disheartened’ by Trump attack on Pope Leo
Posted on 04/12/2026 23:08 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Trump’s social media broadside and comments to reporters came as the pope prepared to depart for an 11-day trip to Africa.
College students launch ‘Acutis AI’ to bring Catholic teaching to artificial intelligence
Posted on 04/12/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
A new AI platform called Acutis AI has been developed by two brothers who want to create a search tool shaped by Catholic morality and teaching.
At Washington Mass for peace, Cardinal McElroy condemns Iran war as immoral
Posted on 04/12/2026 06:30 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
The liturgy was part of a global response to Pope Leo XIV’s appeal to pray amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.