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‘Ordinary and yet heroic’: Archbishop Coakley reflects on Blessed Stanley Rother
Posted on 08/22/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
The archbishop of Oklahoma City recently sat down with EWTN News at the premiere of a new film about the first American-born martyr, Blessed Stanley Rother.
Catholic fiber artist brings the Lamb of God to life in wool
Posted on 08/22/2026 05:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
Artist Holly Guertin, a Catholic convert, creates hyper-realistic sculptural art made of lambs’ wool — all with a sacramental worldview.
Advocates warn New Jersey law could criminalize prayer outside abortion clinics
Posted on 08/21/2026 16:20 PM (CNA Daily News)
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
Catholic organization gathers signatures to call on world leaders to protect religious freedom
Posted on 08/21/2026 15:28 PM (CNA Daily News)
Aid to the Church in Need has launched a petition that urges international leaders to take action to end religious persecution.
Surrogate mother faces $100,000 lawsuit from biological parents for refusing to abort baby
Posted on 08/21/2026 14:02 PM (CNA Daily News)
McKenna West fled to Texas to give birth to the baby after his parents demanded he be aborted due to a heart condition.
Baptisms in Ireland drop by nearly 30% in past decade, survey finds
Posted on 08/21/2026 13:00 PM (CNA Daily News)
Baptisms significantly fall in Ireland, a German bishop resigns, Asian churches rally after Indonesia earthquake, and more in this week’s Catholic world news roundup.
Massachusetts high court rules against saints statues
Posted on 08/21/2026 11:25 AM (CNA Daily News)
The case heads back to a lower state court — and potentially to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Imam’s daughter in Guinea-Bissau makes profession as Catholic religious sister
Posted on 08/21/2026 10:41 AM (CNA Daily News)
Aicha Settimia Canté, 27, made her temporary profession on Aug. 15, describing the milestone as a response to God’s call and a moment of “joy, emotion, and profound gratitude.”
EWTN News explains: Why the Church once forbade Catholics to honor Confucius
Posted on 08/21/2026 09:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
Rome once forbade Catholics to honor Confucius. Understanding why explains the Vatican’s newest dialogue, but a scintillating question remains.
Pope Leo to Catholic legislators: Promote AI policies that protect families
Posted on 08/21/2026 08:30 AM (CNA Daily News)
The pontiff held a private audience with a delegation from the International Catholic Legislators Network on Aug. 21.