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Pew report finds Christians are often largest group in the world’s most religiously diverse places
Posted on 02/12/2026 10:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Among the most populous nations, the U.S. ranks first in religious diversity. Singapore is the most religiously diverse country overall, and the U.S. ranks 32nd.
Notre Dame, Villanova finalizing plans to open college basketball season in Rome
Posted on 02/12/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Pope Leo XIV is a 1977 alumnus of Villanova University and an avid sports fan.
China’s Catholic bishops back worship limits, prompting call for Vatican action
Posted on 02/11/2026 16:46 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Nina Shea, Hudson Institute senior fellow, called on Pope Leo XIV to summon Chinese bishops to the Vatican for supporting the “suppression of Chinese Catholicism.”
Multiple U.S. bishops join call for Notre Dame to rescind appointment of pro-abortion advocate
Posted on 02/11/2026 16:01 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Though backlash to the appointment has been growing for weeks, the university has not backed off the controversial decision.
5 fascinating facts about the apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes
Posted on 02/11/2026 12:51 PM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
On Feb. 11, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
U.S. Religious Liberty commissioner booted from post
Posted on 02/11/2026 12:06 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Former Miss California Carrie Prejean Boller has been removed from President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission.
Diocese of Pittsburgh: 7 churches to close next month
Posted on 02/11/2026 10:34 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Parishioners learned that seven churches will be closed in March due to financial constraints and lower Mass attendance.
Bishop Rhoades expresses ‘strong opposition’ to pro-abortion professor’s appointment at Notre Dame
Posted on 02/11/2026 09:49 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Notre Dame has been at the center of controversy since early January when it named global affairs Professor Susan Ostermann as director of the school’s Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies.
Christian churches in Italy sign ecumenical pact
Posted on 02/11/2026 09:37 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
The pact emphasizes mutual respect, social cohesion, common witness, prayer, and shared work.
Democratic lawmaker asks ICE director if he’s ‘going to hell’ in fiery hearing
Posted on 02/11/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Top U.S. immigration officials defended their policies during a contentious hearing as lawmakers continue to negotiate potential ICE funding and reforms.