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Diocese of Pittsburgh: 7 churches to close next month
Posted on 02/11/2026 08:34 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Parishioners learned that seven churches will be closed in March due to financial constraints and lower Mass attendance.
Bishop Rhoades expresses ‘strong opposition’ to pro-abortion professor’s appointment at Notre Dame
Posted on 02/11/2026 07:49 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Notre Dame has been at the center of controversy since early January when it named global affairs Professor Susan Ostermann as director of the school’s Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies.
Democratic lawmaker asks ICE director if he’s ‘going to hell’ in fiery hearing
Posted on 02/11/2026 05:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Top U.S. immigration officials defended their policies during a contentious hearing as lawmakers continue to negotiate potential ICE funding and reforms.
Catholic digital assets company about to mint its first stablecoin
Posted on 02/11/2026 04:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Catholic entrepreneurs Eddie Cullen and Karl Kilb want to use new financial technologies to benefit the Catholic Church and its charitable work.
Anti‑Zionism claim by Catholic panelist prompts sharp exchange at Religious Liberty Commission
Posted on 02/10/2026 16:50 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Catholic teaching does not explicitly oppose Zionism, the movement supporting Jewish self‑determination in a homeland in Israel.
Catholics’ support for Trump’s agenda has not changed, Pew report says
Posted on 02/10/2026 15:04 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
A Pew Research Center report examined how U.S. religious groups view President Donald Trump, including his plans and policies and his ethics.
Mississippi diocese advances canonization cause of Sister Thea Bowman
Posted on 02/10/2026 13:40 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The religious sister worked to advance the U.S. Church’s ministry toward Black Americans.
Archbishop Lori issues pastoral letter on political life in honor of 250th anniversary of the U.S.
Posted on 02/10/2026 13:10 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Archbishop William Lori urged Catholics to approach public life with synodal listening and civic virtue, drawing on Blessed Michael McGivney’s example of serving immigrant families.
EWTN+ docuseries ‘Seeking Beauty’ aims to point viewers to the divine through beauty
Posted on 02/10/2026 12:25 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The first season of “Seeking Beauty” takes viewers to cities in Italy including Milan, Rome, Florence, Venice, and Vatican City.
California Franciscans announce $20 million abuse settlement
Posted on 02/10/2026 10:10 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
The Franciscan Friars of California announced a bankruptcy filing in 2024 “to address 94 child sexual abuse claims.”