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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."
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.
DePaul University conference on Pope Leo draws conversation about AI, human dignity
Posted on 05/4/2026 15:26 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
AI “machines do not have soul,” Jesuit Father Philip Larrey said. “Only God can be responsible for the creation of the soul.”
Catholic mental health professionals react to executive order removing barriers to psychedelic drugs
Posted on 05/4/2026 14:56 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The executive order notes that more than 14 million American adults now suffer from serious mental illness, a large rise from a decade ago.
Bishop Chylinski urges compassion during Mental Health Awareness Month
Posted on 05/4/2026 14:12 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
“Know that no matter what you’re going through, no matter what you’re suffering, that in Christ there is always hope,” Auxiliary Bishop Keith Chylinski of Philadelphia said. “You are never alone.”