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A New Mexico mountain with Christ at the top is the latest battleground in U.S. immigration debate
Posted on 06/30/2026 16:15 PM (CNA Daily News)
Mount Cristo Rey in the Diocese of Las Cruces stands over a disputed patch of borderland that the U.S. government is attempting to seize from the Catholic Church.
Argentinians join in prayer for earthquake-shattered Venezuelans
Posted on 06/30/2026 15:30 PM (CNA Daily News)
In his homily during a Mass offered for the earthquake's victims, Archbishop Jorge Scheinig urged the faithful to reexamine their priorities in life, realizing one can lose everything in an instant.
Catholic youth chaplains in Nigeria urged to report abuse allegations to Church, civil authorities
Posted on 06/30/2026 14:45 PM (CNA Daily News)
The national director of the Pastoral Affairs Department of Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) said the Church's commitment to young people requires creating and maintaining safe environments.
Christian Brothers in Australia transferred millions in property ahead of settlement, report claims
Posted on 06/30/2026 14:00 PM (CNA Daily News)
Christian Brothers Oceania Province announced in June that it would be shuttering its operations amid efforts to settle abuse lawsuits.
Vatican financial watchdog loses autonomy
Posted on 06/30/2026 13:30 PM (CNA Daily News)
The Authority for Financial Information and Supervision is now effectively structured as an office, with its leadership appointed directly by the pope for five-year terms.
Major relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque to visit Baltimore basilica
Posted on 06/30/2026 13:00 PM (CNA Daily News)
The reliquary that is touring the U.S. weighs nearly 150 pounds with its protective case. It contains St. Margaret Mary Alacoque’s clavicles, two of her ribs, and a small piece of her brain.
Pope Leo strengthens Roman Curia with new appointments in key Vatican dicasteries
Posted on 06/30/2026 12:15 PM (CNA Daily News)
With Tuesday’s nominations, the pope changed the No. 2 positions in dicasteries for which he appointed the top officials earlier this year.
Supreme Court says states can ban men from competing in women’s sports
Posted on 06/30/2026 11:30 AM (CNA Daily News)
The high court said federal law allows schools to provide separate men’s and women’s sports teams.
Supreme Court preserves birthright citizenship, blocking Trump order
Posted on 06/30/2026 10:45 AM (CNA Daily News)
U.S. bishops opposed Trump's executive order, saying the "immoral" directive undermined long‑standing constitutional protections and risked harming families and communities.
Former Freemason and Catholic convert celebrates Nordic bishops’ clarification on Freemasonry
Posted on 06/30/2026 09:30 AM (CNA Daily News)
As the Nordic bishops clarify that Freemasonry and Catholicism are incompatible, a Catholic convert reflects on why he left Freemasonry behind.