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Becoming Catholic at 98: World War II veteran joins the Church
Posted on 07/28/2026 13:26 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Led by the dedication of his late wife and a friendship with a deacon, a World War II veteran has joined the Catholic Church at 98 years old.
‘Culture of death’: Florida bishops urge Catholics to work to end the death penalty
Posted on 07/28/2026 12:01 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Florida has executed 10 inmates thus far in 2026 and is scheduled to perform a rare double execution on July 28.
St. Joseph the Worker College to repurpose Masonic temple into shrine, restaurant, theater
Posted on 07/28/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
A Catholic trade school set to renovate a Masonic temple, Franciscan University prepares for its Truth of Love conference in Austria, and more in this week’s Catholic education roundup.
Miami archbishop calls for ‘compassionate’ protections for Haitians ahead of TPS deadline
Posted on 07/27/2026 17:13 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Catholic Health Services, one of the Archdiocese of Miami’s largest ministries, faces losing an estimated 40 to 50 employees, Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski said.
U.S. moves to revoke citizenship of Mexican friar convicted of child abuse
Posted on 07/27/2026 14:30 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
In 2018 when the allegations first came to light, Friar Urbano Vázquez was removed from ministry by the Archdiocese of Washington. He was convicted of child sexual abuse in 2019.
‘The Chosen’ unveils emotional Season 6 trailer depicting Christ’s passion
Posted on 07/27/2026 14:30 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Season 6 of “The Chosen” will be released on Prime Video beginning Nov. 15.
Research shows Catholic youth ministers are experiencing more complex roles
Posted on 07/27/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
A new report found that, overall, younger generations of pastoral leaders have greater concerns about ministry demands today.
Major restoration in Minneapolis aims to renew ‘every square inch’ of country’s oldest basilica
Posted on 07/26/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
The massive church was dedicated in 1915 and became the first basilica in the United States when it was designated as such by Pope Pius XI in 1926.
Pope Leo XIV appoints Lebanese-born archbishop as permanent observer to United Nations
Posted on 07/25/2026 11:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia El-Kassis previously served as apostolic nuncio to the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
New bill would protect mothers with surrogacy contracts from forced abortions
Posted on 07/25/2026 11:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.