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Views vary among prominent U.S. Catholic clergy on ‘just war’ pronouncements

One of the U.S. Church’s most prominent public figures contends that it’s not the role of the Church’s leaders to make a final determination about whether a particular war is just or not.

Maryland Supreme Court: State cannot reveal names of individuals who allegedly hid Church abuse

“Uncharged individuals” may not be exposed to the “court of public opinion” in grand jury documents, the state high court ruled.

Florida diocese set to debut ‘Trinity Village’ offering tiny homes for seniors

The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee says the homes will include "affordable rents" to seniors at risk of homelessness.

Official roster of events for Fulton Sheen beatification announced

Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be beatified in St. Louis on Sept. 24.

Hotline operator named Catholic Charities USA 2026 volunteer of the year

“Callers thank me for just being willing to listen and empathize. I really feel good after those calls,” Julie Abbott said.

U.S. bishops say violence ‘never the answer’ after shooting at White House press dinner

Archbishop Paul Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, condemned violence, and Bishop David Bonnar of Youngstown, Ohio, said the issue of gun violence must be addressed.

Israeli, Polish foreign ministers spar on X about destroyed Jesus statue

Israel and Poland’s foreign ministers argue on X, a mosaic of Jesus by a survivor of Nazism will be saved, South Korea’s Catholic population grows, and more in this week’s world news roundup.

Nebraska pro-life ministry brings ultrasounds to classrooms across the U.S.

Heart of a Child Ministries, based on Omaha, is expanding by training pro-life leaders to present fetal development education in schools across the country.

Catholic Relief Services urges lawmakers to prioritize global hunger as farm bill vote nears

The humanitarian agency stressed the need to protect international food assistance amid growing global hunger and domestic policy debates.

British mother to travel to Switzerland to die by assisted suicide after son’s death

Assisted suicide is legal in Switzerland, even for physically healthy people.