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Pew report details how Americans feel about religion’s influence on government and public life
Posted on 05/14/2026 10:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
According to Pew's research, 65% of Catholics reported they have a positive view of religion, 12% have a negative view, and 22% have a neutral or unclear view.
How Christ’s ascension takes the training wheels off our faith
Posted on 05/14/2026 08:23 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
The celebration of the Ascension is an annual opportunity for us to focus on the implications Jesus’ return to the Father means for each of his followers.
8 interesting things to know about Mildred Martínez, Pope Leo XIV’s mother
Posted on 05/14/2026 08:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
The Holy Father's well-educated mom was a devout Catholic, librarian, and accomplished singer of sacred music. The home life she created helped inspire her son's vocation.
U.S. Embassy debunks claim Vatican honored Iran with top diplomatic award
Posted on 05/13/2026 18:38 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
“Contrary to news reports, Pope Leo has not bestowed an exclusive special honor on the Iranian ambassador to the Holy See,” the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See said.
FDA Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas promises pro-life agenda, calls advocates
Posted on 05/13/2026 18:18 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Diamantas was elevated after Commissioner Marty Makary resigned.
Legislation would ensure parents can arrange burial or cremation after pregnancy loss
Posted on 05/13/2026 17:58 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, who practiced as an obstetrician-gynecologist for more than 25 years, said he is naming the bill the “Bereaved Parents Rights Act.”
U.S. government moves to seize land from New Mexico diocese to build border wall
Posted on 05/13/2026 11:30 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
The Diocese of Las Cruces has been named in a civil action seeking an eminent domain takeover of part of its land.
Brownback says China’s actions amount to systematic assault on freedom of belief
Posted on 05/12/2026 18:43 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
“We're in a battle today with the Chinese Communist Party and their authoritarian view," Former Ambassador for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback said at an event at the Hudson Institute.
Pro-life groups praise FDA commissioner’s exit, flag acting leader’s Planned Parenthood role
Posted on 05/12/2026 18:13 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Pro-life advocates said they hope President Donald Trump replaces Marty Makary with someone who will further regulate the abortion pill mifepristone.
Jimmy Lai’s daughter says she’s ‘very hopeful’ ahead of Trump’s meeting with Chinese president
Posted on 05/12/2026 16:41 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
“It would mean so much to have our father back,” Claire Lai said ahead of the president's trip to China.