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On centenary of Cristero War, bishop invites Catholics to ‘defend your faith by knowing it better’
Posted on 04/23/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
Bishop Sigifredo Noriega of Zacatecas, Mexico, said the best way to honor the sacrifice of those who resisted the persecution of the Cristero period is for Catholics to know and defend their faith.
Canadian cardinal calls on prime minister to support legislation limiting euthanasia
Posted on 04/23/2026 05:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
Toronto Cardinal Frank Leo has written to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and members of Parliament in the Toronto area, urging them to “choose life and not death” by supporting Bill C-218.
Pope to Equatorial Guinea: 'Carry on the mission of Jesus’ first disciples with joy'
Posted on 04/23/2026 04:38 AM (CNA Daily News)
At his final Mass in Africa, Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to proclaim the Gospel with passion and bear witness through their lives to "the faith that saves."
New York Catholic bishops issue new guidebook on making end-of-life decisions
Posted on 04/22/2026 16:08 PM (CNA Daily News)
The Catholic bishops of New York state are providing guidance on the Church's teaching on assisted suicide and end-of-life decisions after the state legalized euthanasia.
Canary Islands bishop on migration: ‘We feel powerless’
Posted on 04/22/2026 15:38 PM (CNA Daily News)
The bishops of the two Canary Islands dioceses discuss migration there from Africa, an issue likely to be addressed by Pope Leo XIV during his June visit.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits prisoners, meets with families, says Mass in Equatorial Guinea
Posted on 04/22/2026 15:08 PM (CNA Daily News)
The Holy Father is wrapping up his papal trip to the African continent after visiting multiple countries there.
German cardinal instructs priests to facilitate same-sex couple blessings
Posted on 04/22/2026 14:38 PM (CNA Daily News)
Cardinal Reinhard Marx, archbishop of Munich and Freising, has instructed priests and full-time pastoral staff to introduce the controversial handout “Blessing Gives Strength to Love.”
Pope Leo XIV to youth and families: ‘Peace be with you’
Posted on 04/22/2026 14:04 PM (CNA Daily News)
In Equatorial Guinea, the pope told young people and families to let Christ’s light shape a future of love, responsibility, and hope.
Southern Poverty Law Center indicted for fraudulently paying informants inside extremist groups
Posted on 04/22/2026 13:29 PM (CNA Daily News)
The Southern Poverty Law Center labeled some traditionalist Catholic groups as hate groups over views related to gender, sexuality, and marriage. No Catholic groups were mentioned in the indictment.
Pope Leo XIV to prisoners: ‘No one is excluded from God’s love’
Posted on 04/22/2026 12:59 PM (CNA Daily News)
At a prison in Equatorial Guinea, the pontiff urged inmates not to let the past rob them of hope.