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President of Costa Rica entrusts her term to Our Lady of the Angels
Posted on 05/13/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
The bishop of Limón prayed for the new president at Mass, that she would have "wisdom in making decisions, prudence to listen, and clarity to act, always with the well-being of our people in mind."
Vatican says SSPX faces excommunications for 'schismatic' bishop consecrations
Posted on 05/13/2026 06:51 AM (CNA Daily News)
Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández said Pope Leo XIV is praying for the leaders of the SSPX to "reconsider the very grave decision they have made."
Nuncio warns not to forget the poor at Africa summit on digital technology inspired by ‘Dilexi Te’
Posted on 05/13/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
The first summit of its kind at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Kenya explored the theme of how digital innovation can serve humanity, especially the poor.
Priest invites Catholics around the world to pray the full rosary for 153 days
Posted on 05/13/2026 05:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
Beginning May 13, the feast of Our Lady of Fátima, a Filipino-American priest is inviting Catholics around the world to pray the mysteries of the rosary for 153 days "for the salvation of souls."
Brownback says China’s actions amount to systematic assault on freedom of belief
Posted on 05/12/2026 17:43 PM (CNA Daily News)
“We're in a battle today with the Chinese Communist Party and their authoritarian view," Former Ambassador for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback said at an event at the Hudson Institute.
Pro-life groups praise FDA commissioner’s exit, flag acting leader’s Planned Parenthood role
Posted on 05/12/2026 17:13 PM (CNA Daily News)
Pro-life advocates said they hope President Donald Trump replaces Marty Makary with someone who will further regulate the abortion pill mifepristone.
Venezuelan archbishop: Maduro’s gone, but the same people are still in charge
Posted on 05/12/2026 16:22 PM (CNA Daily News)
The leadership of the Venezuelan Bishops' Conference updated Pope Leo XIV on the political situation in the country, noting that only limited progress has been made and the economy hasn't improved.
Jimmy Lai’s daughter says she’s ‘very hopeful’ ahead of Trump’s meeting with Chinese president
Posted on 05/12/2026 15:41 PM (CNA Daily News)
“It would mean so much to have our father back,” Claire Lai said ahead of the president's trip to China.
Chicago priest removed after ‘inappropriate conversations’ with children, women
Posted on 05/12/2026 11:01 AM (CNA Daily News)
Cardinal Blase Cupich said Father Jose Molina was accused of "improper communications" and was barred from ministering in Chicago.
Vatican urges religious leaders not to be ‘complicit through silence or fear’ amid division
Posted on 05/12/2026 10:04 AM (CNA Daily News)
The Vatican’s message for Vesak calls Buddhists and Christians to promote an “unarmed and disarming” peace rooted in truth, compassion, and mutual trust.