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Detroit Archdiocese forecasts suspension of weekend Masses at 90 parishes
Posted on 06/19/2026 19:30 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The latest update follows the completion of 400 listening sessions at parishes across the Archdiocese of Detroit amid its two-year restructuring process.
Pope Leo urges youth to seek ‘true peace’ and ‘perfect joy’
Posted on 06/19/2026 19:00 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The pope, writing to attendees at the Steubenville Youth Conferences, reflected on "the message St. Francis might have for young people today."
Justice Department joins Catholic nuns’ lawsuit against New York’s housing rule
Posted on 06/19/2026 17:51 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The lawsuit alleges that New York is violating the sisters' First Amendment rights to the free exercise of religion and free speech.
Justice Department looks into alleged MLB religious discrimination
Posted on 06/19/2026 17:21 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The Department of Justice is investigating whether the MLB is violating the civil rights of Christian players who object to the league's promotion of gay pride.
U.S. permanent diaconate hits record size as retirements rise
Posted on 06/19/2026 16:51 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Losses from retirement and death are nearly matching the number of men being ordained to the permanent diaconate, a survey found.
Conceived in rape, adopted on Juneteenth
Posted on 06/19/2026 10:59 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Ryan Bomberger narrowly escaped abortion after being conceived in rape. After being adopted on Juneteenth, he speaks out against the abortion industry targeting unborn Black babies.
Catholic mental health leader calls for greater support for clergy and religious
Posted on 06/19/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
We need “to make sure that we are always aware of the stressors that come up in their lives. While they’re called to ministry, they are human first,” he said.
New workshop trains Catholic scientists to fight myth of faith-science conflict
Posted on 06/19/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
This year at its annual conference, the Society of Catholic Scientists offered a new workshop designed to prepare Catholic scientists to speak on science and faith topics in the public square.
Spiritual hunger, Church’s tradition cited as top drivers of U.S. adult conversions, survey finds
Posted on 06/18/2026 19:55 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
“Personal growth in goodness, inner peace, and an understanding of truth emerged as some of the strongest motivations for exploring the Catholic faith,” according to a survey of adult converts.
Pew survey: Majority of Catholics say Trump is too critical of Pope Leo XIV
Posted on 06/18/2026 18:32 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Pope Leo XIV has a strong favorability rating among Catholics. Political leanings, however, affect how Catholics view the dynamic between the pope and the president.