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Institute on Religion and Democracy launches ecumenical ‘Christians for Capitalism’ project
Posted on 06/3/2026 17:30 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The IRD plans to hold events, publish articles, and offer a semester-long fellowship through its "Christians for Capitalism" project.
U.S. bishops issue wish list to Congress on funding for migration
Posted on 06/3/2026 17:00 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
“Our perspectives on these matters are grounded in Scripture and Catholic teaching, including our belief in the inherent and inviolable dignity of every person,” U.S. bishops wrote to lawmakers.
Archdiocese of Washington removes prominent exorcist over remarks linking UFOs to demonic activity
Posted on 06/3/2026 16:22 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Monsignor Stephen Rossetti's claims about aerial phenomena and demons "gravely undermined" the Church's teachings, Cardinal Robert McElroy said.
Sister Blandina’s canonization cause clears theological review
Posted on 06/3/2026 14:45 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
“There was no debate” among Vatican theologians, but it was rather a “celebration,” petitioner Allen Sanchez said.
Gaza in need of ‘miracles,’ papal agency says
Posted on 06/3/2026 13:45 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Catholics and other Christians can “first of all, pray,” Michael La Civita of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association said. Prayer "works miracles, and we need miracles.”
New York Catholic university files federal lawsuit over forced collective bargaining rule
Posted on 06/3/2026 13:15 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
St. John's University said the state's mandatory bargaining requirement "impermissibly entangles" the government in its religious mission.
Miami Catholic schools receive $15 million in state security funding after ‘months of advocacy’
Posted on 06/3/2026 12:15 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The Florida bishops had petitioned the state Legislature for the funding, though a broader statewide measure failed to pass.
Former Louisiana priest receives 99 years in prison after sex abuse conviction
Posted on 06/3/2026 10:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Father Anthony Odiong was arrested in Florida on child pornography charges in July 2024 while facing several other charges related to sex crimes.
Archbishop Coakley: Encyclical urges keeping human dignity central in judging tech
Posted on 06/3/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Coakley spoke at a virtual panel held by Georgetown University's Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life that explored what the encyclical is asking.
Pope’s AI warnings come as Americans grapple with data center expansions
Posted on 06/3/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Catholic scholars echo Leo's focus on the dignity of work, the environment, and avoiding power concentration as one data center spokesperson says her work is consistent with Leo's vision.