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Notre Dame Cathedral’s stained-glass dispute enters new legal phase
Posted on 05/6/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
Controversy surrounding the decision to replace some of Notre Dame’s historic windows with a contemporary design has escalated to legal action and calls for peaceful protests.
Street in Brooklyn Heights renamed to honor Servant of God Dorothy Day
Posted on 05/6/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
The intersection of Pineapple and Henry streets in Brooklyn Heights was renamed “Dorothy Day Way” on May 2.
Rubio: ‘There’s a lot to talk about’ with Pope Leo XIV
Posted on 05/5/2026 18:13 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Secretary Rubio said he plans to discuss religious freedom and persecution of Christians in the May 7 meeting. Rubio said the meeting is unrelated to President Trump's criticisms of the Holy Father.
U.S. bishop urges Congress to ‘put children and families first’ in appropriations process
Posted on 05/5/2026 17:43 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
U.S. bishops are calling on Congress to promote policies that support women and children, defund abortion providers, and support restorative reproductive medicine.
René Henry Gracida, Corpus Christi bishop and World War II veteran, dies at 102
Posted on 05/5/2026 17:13 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Earlier this year, in one of his last public statements, he exhorted listeners that "As long as your faith is a motivating factor in your life, guiding what you do, you're on the right track."
Irish bishop: Truth about abortion is ‘it not only kills babies, it wounds women’
Posted on 05/5/2026 15:43 PM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
In a homily before Ireland’s 2026 March for Life, Bishop Kevin Doran demonstrated from both science and philosophy the humanity of the unborn child and opposed a new bill expanding abortion.
Catholics in Sweden receive rare electoral guidance on life issues
Posted on 05/5/2026 09:30 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
The Diocese of Stockholm's justice and peace commission published a document urging Catholics to consider candidates' positions on abortion and euthanasia.
Bishops offer firm support for legislation to combat human trafficking
Posted on 05/5/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
The Church "is a steadfast voice against human trafficking and other forms of exploitation, as well as a longtime provider of services and pastoral care to victims of these crimes,” the bishops wrote.
Catholic, interfaith leaders press Ohio lawmakers to abolish death penalty
Posted on 05/4/2026 17:50 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, a Catholic, is expected to issue a statement on the death penalty after the May 5 primary election.
Supreme Court temporarily lifts ban on mail-order abortion drugs
Posted on 05/4/2026 16:15 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
At the behest of two abortion drug companies, the Supreme Court is temporarily lifting the ban on mail-order abortion drugs after a lower court ruled that the policy undermined Louisiana state law.