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U.S. bishops unveil prayer service for America’s 250th anniversary centered on migrants
Posted on 06/1/2026 11:33 AM (CNA Daily News)
The prayer service invites Catholics to reflect on the nation’s history through the lens of migration, displacement, slavery, and faith while encouraging advocacy for vulnerable migrant populations.
Fulton Sheen’s missionary legacy hailed by Pope Leo XIV
Posted on 06/1/2026 10:04 AM (CNA Daily News)
The pontiff praised Venerable Sheen, who will be beatified Sept. 24, as “a light of faith, hope, and love” whose radio and television broadcasts brought the Gospel to millions.
‘Invisible, silent, misunderstood work’: The pope’s school for diplomats at 325 years
Posted on 06/1/2026 08:41 AM (CNA Daily News)
The Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy in Rome was founded in 1701 as a training ground for the pope's ambassadors.
Catholic scientists to gather near Chicago to discuss human sexuality, future of the universe
Posted on 06/1/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
The 2026 Conference of the Society of Catholic Scientists will take place June 5–7 at Mundelein Seminary near Chicago.
Vatican cardinal returns to native city for beatification of priests killed by communists
Posted on 06/1/2026 05:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
Cardinal Michael Czerny, whose family fled communism, will preside as two executed priests become the first martyrs of communism beatified in the Czech Republic.
Trump suggests pope unaware of Iran nuclear stance despite Leo’s repeated calls for disarmament
Posted on 05/31/2026 07:31 AM (CNA Daily News)
The president has claimed, without evidence, that Pope Leo XIV wants the Middle Eastern country to develop nuclear armaments.
Pope Leo XIV: The Trinity teaches that every creature is made for communion
Posted on 05/31/2026 07:03 AM (CNA Daily News)
At the Sunday Angelus, the pope prayed for “a just and lasting peace” as the Church closed a monthlong Marian appeal for countries ravaged by war.
Bishop highlights Church’s ministry to seafarers facing danger and isolation
Posted on 05/31/2026 05:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
While the main role of port chaplains with Stella Maris is to celebrate Mass and the sacraments aboard ships, their work includes providing counsel and aid to sailors, Bishop Frank Schuster said.
12 things to know and share about the Holy Trinity
Posted on 05/31/2026 03:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
The Holy Trinity is the central mystery of the Christian faith. Here are 12 things to know and share.
Human dignity, national security ‘not in conflict,’ U.S. bishops say amid Trump ‘aliens’ campaign
Posted on 05/30/2026 12:15 PM (CNA Daily News)
The Trump administration launched an "alien arrest map" with images and rhetoric that likens immigrants living illegally in the country to extraterrestrials.