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New FDA nominee has a ‘pro-life heart,’ top advocate for life says
Posted on 08/27/2026 16:39 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Marjorie Dannenfelser, head of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, explains her support for Dr. Heidi Overton and previews the nominee’s confirmation battle on Capitol Hill.
Catholic Charities steps up amid prolonged power outages in Indiana
Posted on 08/27/2026 13:31 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Gary said that while roughly 99% of those who had lost power have now had it restored, significant needs remain among residents recovering from the recent storms.
Tennessee diocese remembers Dolly Parton as ‘one of our own’
Posted on 08/27/2026 12:51 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Dolly Parton’s “life shows what can grow from faith, perseverance, imagination, and love for one's neighbors — even from humble beginnings,” the Diocese of Knoxville reported.
Cardinal Bo urges lawmakers to reject the ‘automated slaughter’ of autonomous weapons
Posted on 08/27/2026 10:11 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
He warned Catholic legislators of their responsibility to be leaders in AI regulation during a peace summit in Assisi, Italy.
Norway’s bishops seek papal jubilee for 2030-2031 to spark spiritual renewal in the north
Posted on 08/27/2026 09:31 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
The upcoming 2030 millennium commemorates 1,000 years since the pivotal Battle of Stiklestad in 1030, where King Olav Haraldsson was martyred.
Polish bishops demand full return of religion classes ahead of school year
Posted on 08/26/2026 09:17 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
Poland’s bishops are raising concerns about mandatory “health education” classes as the school year begins.
Vatican still hasn’t approved Germany’s new synodal body, bishop says
Posted on 08/25/2026 11:30 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
The Vatican has been reviewing the bylaws for Germany’s planned Synodal Conference since late March, with the panel’s first meeting in doubt for November.
French Council protects conscience rights for Catholics, pharmacists as euthanasia law takes effect
Posted on 08/25/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
France’s highest constitutional authority has carved out conscience protections for Catholic institutions and pharmacists, which was welcomed by Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris.
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.
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.