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Pope Leo XIV: Nations must put common good ahead of particular interests
Posted on 05/21/2026 09:30 AM (CNA Daily News)
Though diplomacy and dialogue are essential for positive international relations, they must be accompanied by “a deeper conversion of heart,” the pope said.
Synod office sets path to 2028 ecclesial assembly
Posted on 05/21/2026 09:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
A new Vatican document outlines four stages for local Churches, bishops’ conferences, and continental bodies to assess how synodality is taking root after the 2021–2024 Synod on Synodality.
Leader of Pontifical Academy for Life offers overview of academy a year into his presidency
Posted on 05/21/2026 08:30 AM (CNA Daily News)
The academy's focus is to have a center of studies to “research about the new challenges” and “the new problems concerning human life,” Archbishop Renzo Pegoraro said.
Church in Mexico calls for combating human trafficking and exploitation during 2026 World Cup
Posted on 05/21/2026 08:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
The millions of people coming to Mexico for the World Cup represent an opportunity for human traffickers, prompting the Church in the country to raise awareness and recommend prevention measures.
DR Congo diocese issues Ebola prevention measures after health emergency declaration
Posted on 05/21/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
Bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele had directed that all Catholic communities in the diocese observe strict preventive measures aimed at limiting the spread of the deadly virus.
Nigerian bishop appeals for prayers for 'safe release' of abducted teachers, students, children
Posted on 05/21/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
After students, teachers and young children were abducted in Nigeria's Oyo State on May 15, Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo has urged Catholics to pray for the victims.
Catholic Charities of Baltimore opens $35M center to offer community services for all ages
Posted on 05/21/2026 05:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
Before opening the new facility, Catholic Charities collaborated with neighbors and community leaders to understand what they wanted and needed.
U.S. bishops publish letter of solidarity with Church in Mali following violent attacks
Posted on 05/20/2026 17:08 PM (CNA Daily News)
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has published a letter of solidarity with the Church in Mali expressing its condolences following several attacks in the area.
Catholic bishops appeal court ruling that would mandate abortion accommodations
Posted on 05/20/2026 16:38 PM (CNA Daily News)
Bishops are asking the appellate court to overturn a ruling that would require employers to offer accommodations to employees who seek to obtain an abortion.
Augustinian community in Spain eagerly awaits Pope Leo XIV’s visit
Posted on 05/20/2026 16:08 PM (CNA Daily News)
The Augustinian community in Spain waits in great anticipation for Pope Leo's visit to the country, though the pope has visited numerous times previously as prior general of the order.