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Catholic mental health leader calls for greater support for clergy and religious
Posted on 06/19/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
We need “to make sure that we are always aware of the stressors that come up in their lives. While they’re called to ministry, they are human first,” he said.
New workshop trains Catholic scientists to fight myth of faith-science conflict
Posted on 06/19/2026 05:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
This year at its annual conference, the Society of Catholic Scientists offered a new workshop designed to prepare Catholic scientists to speak on science and faith topics in the public square.
Spiritual hunger, Church’s tradition cited as top drivers of U.S. adult conversions, survey finds
Posted on 06/18/2026 18:55 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
“Personal growth in goodness, inner peace, and an understanding of truth emerged as some of the strongest motivations for exploring the Catholic faith,” according to a survey of adult converts.
Pew survey: Majority of Catholics say Trump is too critical of Pope Leo XIV
Posted on 06/18/2026 17:32 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Pope Leo XIV has a strong favorability rating among Catholics. Political leanings, however, affect how Catholics view the dynamic between the pope and the president.
Catholic educators call for reform to buck trend of parish school closures
Posted on 06/18/2026 16:18 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The “Front Royal Statement” by Catholic educators, bishops, and practitioners proposed “seven cardinal principles” for Catholic K-12 schools.
Peoria bishop announces ticket availability for Sheen beatification
Posted on 06/18/2026 15:18 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The beatification Mass is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT on Sept. 24 at the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis.
Military archbishop offers prayers for victims of Edwards Air Force Base accident
Posted on 06/18/2026 14:48 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Eight people died in the accident, which is under investigation.
FTC sues transgender health group over ‘deceptive claims’ about child treatments
Posted on 06/18/2026 14:18 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The U.S. Catholic bishops had asked the Federal Trade Commission to scrutinize “false or unsupported claims” in ads that promote hormone therapy drugs.
Honolulu Diocese celebrates 200 years of Catholicism in Hawaii
Posted on 06/18/2026 13:18 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Celebrations will culminate next year with a closing Mass at the renovated Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, which Bishop Larry Silva described as a “sending forth” for missionaries.
Federal judge says government can deposit money to seize diocesan land for border fencing
Posted on 06/18/2026 08:32 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
The Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico, had asked a district court to block the deposit of the funds while it fights the government's attempts.