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Irish bishop: Truth about abortion is ‘it not only kills babies, it wounds women’
Posted on 05/5/2026 14:43 PM (CNA Daily News)
In a homily before Ireland’s 2026 March for Life, Bishop Kevin Doran demonstrated from both science and philosophy the humanity of the unborn child and opposed a new bill expanding abortion.
Pope Leo XIV says violence is a last resort, rejects Trump’s claim about supporting nuclear weapons
Posted on 05/5/2026 14:13 PM (CNA Daily News)
Just war is "a very complex problem. You have to analyze it on many levels," Pope Leo XIV said.
Hezbollah supporters allegedly launch digital campaign targeting Maronite patriarch
Posted on 05/5/2026 11:49 AM (CNA Daily News)
Hezbollah supporters have reportedly used AI-generated manipulated images to attack Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rai, the Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and All the East.
Outrage grows over alleged bulldozing of Catholic monastery and school in Lebanon
Posted on 05/5/2026 10:58 AM (CNA Daily News)
The mayor of Yaroun, a village in southern Lebanon, and the Melkite Greek Catholic bishops have reacted to the alleged demolition of a monastery and school by Israeli forces.
Legionaries leader rebuilds vocation after Maciel scandal: Pain ‘opened our eyes’
Posted on 05/5/2026 10:13 AM (CNA Daily News)
Father Carlos Gutiérrez López, the new general director of the Legionaries of Christ, speaks about transparency, renewal, and the long road of healing after the crimes of founder Marcial Maciel.
Families of Pakistan church bombing victims call delayed compensation ‘mockery of justice’
Posted on 05/5/2026 09:28 AM (CNA Daily News)
More than 12 years after twin suicide bombings at All Saints Church in Peshawar, survivors say government aid is too little and too late.
Catholics in Sweden receive rare electoral guidance on life issues
Posted on 05/5/2026 08:30 AM (CNA Daily News)
The Diocese of Stockholm's justice and peace commission published a document urging Catholics to consider candidates' positions on abortion and euthanasia.
Former political prisoner shares what life is like in Iran
Posted on 05/5/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
The expert estimates that a majority of the country's population opposes the current regime. He says 10-15% support the government, while another 30% are "politically neutral."
Bishops offer firm support for legislation to combat human trafficking
Posted on 05/5/2026 05:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
The Church "is a steadfast voice against human trafficking and other forms of exploitation, as well as a longtime provider of services and pastoral care to victims of these crimes,” the bishops wrote.
Catholic, interfaith leaders press Ohio lawmakers to abolish death penalty
Posted on 05/4/2026 16:50 PM (CNA Daily News)
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, a Catholic, is expected to issue a statement on the death penalty after the May 5 primary election.