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Knights of Columbus receives major international award for promoting peace and humanitarian work
Posted on 05/21/2026 14:30 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly accepted the award given in recognition of the Knights' humanitarian work in nations facing the devastating impacts of war and religious intolerance.
Bishop John Ricard, first head of National Black Catholic Congress, dies at 86
Posted on 05/21/2026 13:30 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The Josephite bishop also led the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee in Florida and served as an auxiliary bishop of Baltimore.
Seton Hall University could be forced to release report on handling of sex abuse allegations
Posted on 05/21/2026 13:00 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The school argued its report was protected by attorney-client privilege.
Alabama cannot execute convicted murderer with low IQ after Supreme Court ruling
Posted on 05/21/2026 12:30 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The court has previously held that people with intellectual disabilities may not be executed under the U.S. Constitution.
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 - US)
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.
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 - US)
Before opening the new facility, Catholic Charities collaborated with neighbors and community leaders to understand what they wanted and needed.
Catholic bishops appeal court ruling that would mandate abortion accommodations
Posted on 05/20/2026 16:38 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
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.
From e.l.f. Cosmetics to the Catholic priesthood: The unlikely journey of Scott Borba
Posted on 05/20/2026 14:15 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Scott Borba went from building the beauty empire behind e.l.f. Cosmetics to leaving it all to serve God as a Catholic priest.
U.S. bishops urge Congress to restore environmental funding
Posted on 05/20/2026 13:45 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Bishop Shelton Fabre said funding for the Environmental Protection Agency and Interior Department would help protect creation, public health, and vulnerable communities.
Minnesota bishops praise new limits on addictive social media features for children under 15
Posted on 05/20/2026 13:00 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
“It will mean happier kids who are less anxious, less worried, and more focused on the present moment,” a spokesperson for the Minnesota Catholic Conference said.