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U.S. bishops approve advancing cause of Minnesota missionary priest Joseph Buh
Posted on 06/10/2026 17:03 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The favorable vote allows the Diocese of Duluth to continue pursuing the canonization cause of the priest known as the “patriarch of Duluth.”
U.S. bishops vote to advance beatification cause for Catholic layman John Rick Miller
Posted on 06/10/2026 16:03 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The bishops voted overwhelmingly in favor of advancing the canonization cause of lay Catholic John Rick Miller, a businessman and missionary.
Gallup poll: Social acceptance of birth control, kids outside of marriage decreases in 2026
Posted on 06/10/2026 15:33 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Societal acceptance for having children outside of marriage went down by nine points, and acceptance of birth control went down by seven points. For gambling, it's also down six points.
Papal nuncio urges U.S. bishops to deepen communion
Posted on 06/10/2026 13:33 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Archbishop Gabriele Caccia highlighted continuity between Francis and Leo in his first speech to U.S. bishops.
Archbishop Coakley offers first presidential address to U.S. bishops
Posted on 06/10/2026 13:03 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Archbishop Paul Coakley detailed the successes of the bishops and outlined the challenges they still face and work they have to do.
New York Archbishop Hicks calls assisted suicide an ‘assault’ on human life
Posted on 06/10/2026 12:03 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
New Yorkers — including Archbishop Ronald Hicks, as well as quadriplegic and disability rights advocates — voiced concerns about the assisted‑suicide law set to take effect this summer.
Texas Catholic dioceses welcome hundreds of thousands of fans as 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off
Posted on 06/10/2026 11:03 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Texas will host the most matches in the United States, with nine in Dallas/Fort Worth and seven in Houston.
Catholic scientists meet to discuss identical twins, AI, and the unity of truth
Posted on 06/9/2026 15:46 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The annual Society of Catholic Scientists conference was held June 5–7 at Mundelein Seminary drawing over 130 scientists to discuss issues of faith and science.
Vice President Vance says ‘soul-searching’ brought him to Catholic Church: ‘I felt at home’
Posted on 06/9/2026 14:25 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The Catholic vice president said becoming a father led him to question his life’s direction and ultimately come into the faith.
Federal court in New Mexico lets Nigerian priest remain in U.S. during visa case
Posted on 06/9/2026 13:55 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The outcome of the newly-ordained Father Martin Umeatuegbu’s case could set a precedent for other foreign-born priests from countries designated by the U.S. as “high risk.”