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Pope Leo XIV appoints new bishop of London, Ontario
Posted on 04/22/2026 12:49 PM (CNA Daily News)
With the retirement of Bishop Peter Fabbro, Bishop Daniel J. Miehm of the Diocese of Peterborough has been appointed the new bishop of London, Ontario, Canada. He will be installed on June 29.
Cardinals in Rome remember Pope Francis as missionary to all 1 year after death
Posted on 04/22/2026 11:39 AM (CNA Daily News)
Pope Leo XIV, who is traveling in Africa, sent a message to be read at the Mass commemorating the first anniversary of Pope Francis' death.
Indigenous Christian families assaulted amid land grab conflict in northern Bangladesh
Posted on 04/22/2026 11:09 AM (CNA Daily News)
A mob reportedly attacked a Christian village in the Birganj area of the Dinajpur Diocese injuring Indigenous Christians and Hindus and damaging property.
New film depicts the powerful role St. Joseph can play in marriages, families
Posted on 04/22/2026 08:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
“Saint Joseph: Guardian of the Family” will be released in theaters across the United States on April 23.
Vatican automates its telescope in Arizona for remote use
Posted on 04/22/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
Thanks to donations, the telescope is now operable remotely by students at Jesuit universities and has already been used by astronomers at the Vatican’s observatory in Castel Gandolfo, Italy.
Pope Leo XIV to Equatorial Guinea: Take your destiny into your hands
Posted on 04/22/2026 06:18 AM (CNA Daily News)
The pontiff urged Catholics in the country to help build a future of hope, justice, and peace.
Mexican bishop encourages participation in April 25 March for Life in Mexico City
Posted on 04/22/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
The auxiliary bishop of Mexico said that “abortion, euthanasia, and suicide are scourges that attack our humanity, wearing the mask of being valid solutions in the face of suffering.”
U.S. dioceses observe Child Abuse Prevention Month
Posted on 04/21/2026 17:40 PM (CNA Daily News)
Bishop Barry Knestout of Richmond, Virginia, urged vigilance in child protection, and Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago posted a video message about the month's observance on behalf of U.S. bishops.
Bishop urges ‘return to Christian values’ after shooting at Mexican pyramid
Posted on 04/21/2026 17:10 PM (CNA Daily News)
In response to a shooting at a Mexican archeological site that left two dead and 13 injured, Bishop Guillermo Escobar urged people to look to Jesus Christ and return to Christian values.
PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits Equatorial Guinea as Africa visit draws to a close
Posted on 04/21/2026 16:40 PM (CNA Daily News)
The Holy Father has already visited Algeria, Cameroon, and Angola as part of his papal visit to the continent.