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Spiritual hunger, Church’s tradition cited as top drivers of U.S. adult conversions, survey finds
Posted on 06/18/2026 19:55 PM (CNA Daily News)
“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 18:32 PM (CNA Daily News)
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.
Church in European Union calls for migration policy that respects inviolable dignity of every person
Posted on 06/18/2026 17:48 PM (CNA Daily News)
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union expressed reservations about the EU's Return Regulation affecting persons illegally staying in the EU, emphasizing dignity and rights.
Catholic educators call for reform to buck trend of parish school closures
Posted on 06/18/2026 17:18 PM (CNA Daily News)
The “Front Royal Statement” by Catholic educators, bishops, and practitioners proposed “seven cardinal principles” for Catholic K-12 schools.
Pro-lifers rally against constitutional challenge to abortion law in Dominican Republic
Posted on 06/18/2026 16:48 PM (CNA Daily News)
In response to a constitutional challenge filed by abortion advocacy groups purporting to represent Catholics and other Christians, pro-life organizations rallied outside the court in Santo Domingo.
Peoria bishop announces ticket availability for Sheen beatification
Posted on 06/18/2026 16:18 PM (CNA Daily News)
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 15:48 PM (CNA Daily News)
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 15:18 PM (CNA Daily News)
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 14:18 PM (CNA Daily News)
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.
Mourners in Kenya honor Catholic schoolgirl who died saving others in dormitory fire
Posted on 06/18/2026 13:33 PM (CNA Daily News)
Fortune Aimaya Losike, 15, chose to save the lives of other girls before the ceiling of the dormitory caved in on her.