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Debate about sex ed guidelines for schools in German archdiocese continues after Vatican letter
Posted on 08/22/2026 09:00 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
The Vatican has confirmed to parents in the Archdiocese of Hamburg that the Vatican document “Male and Female He Created Them” remains the authoritative guide for sex education.
Bishop Boxie shares faith journey from practicing law to becoming youngest U.S. bishop
Posted on 08/22/2026 08:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Bishop Robert Boxie said he believes his appointment is a way to better minister and evangelize young Catholics and the U.S. Black Catholic community.
‘Ordinary and yet heroic’: Archbishop Coakley reflects on Blessed Stanley Rother
Posted on 08/22/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
The archbishop of Oklahoma City recently sat down with EWTN News at the premiere of a new film about the first American-born martyr, Blessed Stanley Rother.
Catholic fiber artist brings the Lamb of God to life in wool
Posted on 08/22/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Artist Holly Guertin, a Catholic convert, creates hyper-realistic sculptural art made of lambs’ wool — all with a sacramental worldview.
Advocates warn New Jersey law could criminalize prayer outside abortion clinics
Posted on 08/21/2026 17:20 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
Catholic organization gathers signatures to call on world leaders to protect religious freedom
Posted on 08/21/2026 16:28 PM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
Aid to the Church in Need has launched a petition that urges international leaders to take action to end religious persecution.
Surrogate mother faces $100,000 lawsuit from biological parents for refusing to abort baby
Posted on 08/21/2026 15:02 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
McKenna West fled to Texas to give birth to the baby after his parents demanded he be aborted due to a heart condition.
Baptisms in Ireland drop by nearly 30% in past decade, survey finds
Posted on 08/21/2026 14:00 PM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
Baptisms significantly fall in Ireland, a German bishop resigns, Asian churches rally after Indonesia earthquake, and more in this week’s Catholic world news roundup.
Massachusetts high court rules against saints statues
Posted on 08/21/2026 12:25 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The case heads back to a lower state court — and potentially to the U.S. Supreme Court.
How Trump’s new FDA pick could be monumental in the fight for life
Posted on 08/20/2026 18:14 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Commissioner appointee Heidi Overton has criticized the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s chemical abortion policies in the past. She is now poised to be in a position to change them.