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Pope Leo XIV honors Our Lady of Almudena with Golden Rose, reflects on Spain’s Christian heritage
Posted on 06/10/2026 08:00 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
The origin of the gifting of a golden rose is unknown, but it is considered one of the oldest papal traditions dating back to 1096.
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.
Itinerary confirmed for Pope Leo XIV’s trip to France: Paris, Lourdes, and Metz
Posted on 06/9/2026 15:55 PM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
“We are able to publicly confirm that Paris will welcome the Holy Father on Sept. 25 and 26 as part of his apostolic journey to France!” Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich announced.
Vice President Vance says ‘soul-searching’ brought him to Catholic Church: ‘I felt at home’
Posted on 06/9/2026 15:25 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The Catholic vice president said becoming a father led him to question his life’s direction and ultimately come into the faith.
Federal court in New Mexico lets Nigerian priest remain in U.S. during visa case
Posted on 06/9/2026 14:55 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The outcome of the newly-ordained Father Martin Umeatuegbu’s case could set a precedent for other foreign-born priests from countries designated by the U.S. as “high risk.”
Louisiana man sentenced to life in prison for 2022 slaying of priest, parish worker
Posted on 06/9/2026 11:19 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Antonio Tyson was convicted of killing Father Otis Young and Ruth Prats in a double homicide in Covington, Louisiana.
Belarus expels Polish priests as pressure on the Catholic Church intensifies
Posted on 06/9/2026 10:34 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
Belarusian authorities have forced out a wave of long-serving Polish priests by refusing to renew their residency permits, intensifying state pressure on the country's Catholic Church.
7,000 pilgrims open divine mercy congress in Vilnius, Lithuania
Posted on 06/9/2026 09:34 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
Pilgrims from more than 50 countries gathered in the birthplace of the divine mercy devotion as Pope Leo XIV urged the faithful to make mercy the foundation of peace.
Monsignor Vaccari cites rising humanitarian strain as Middle East violence intensifies
Posted on 06/9/2026 08:34 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Monsignor Peter Vaccari, president of Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA), a papal agency that delivers humanitarian aid, described situation in Jerusalem.