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Coast Guard agrees to ‘structural protections’ for religious personnel
Posted on 04/17/2026 12:26 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The military branch will commit to “individualized reviews” of service members and mandate religious accommodation training for leadership roles.
Catholic theologians explain why war is a ‘matter of morality’ after Vance comments on Pope Leo XIV
Posted on 04/17/2026 10:13 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Vice President JD Vance asked the Vatican to “stick to matters of morality” amid Pope Leo XIV’s Iran war concerns. Catholic theologians say war and other public policies are “matters of morality.”
Miami archbishop urges U.S. government to reconsider funding cut for children’s program
Posted on 04/17/2026 09:40 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
The loss of an $11 million contract threatens care for unaccompanied minors, according to Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami.
Carmelite sisters ask for prayers, donations after fire destroys retreat house
Posted on 04/17/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
The fire rendered one of the two retreat houses inoperable. Although the repair costs are not yet known, the severe damage requires the building to be rebuilt.
Diocese of Phoenix pioneers role for priestly well-being: No priest should walk ‘alone’
Posted on 04/17/2026 05:00 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
Father Greg Schlarb will accompany priests across the Diocese of Phoenix as part of a novel plan to ensure priests are healthy — spiritually, physically, and mentally.
Young U.S. men overtake women in saying religion is ‘very important’
Posted on 04/16/2026 15:25 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Numbers of U.S. young men and women who frequently attend religious services have increased, Gallup data shows.
Donald Trump on tensions with Pope Leo XIV: ‘I have nothing against the pope’
Posted on 04/16/2026 14:55 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
The president downplayed his public criticism of Leo while falsely claiming that the Holy Father said Iran “can have a nuclear weapon.”
Police reveal bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope Leo XIV’s brother
Posted on 04/16/2026 11:08 AM (CNA Daily News - US)
The bomb threat was determined to be “unsubstantiated,” according to law enforcement.
Lawmaker calls for allowing crucifix symbol on veterans’ headstones
Posted on 04/15/2026 16:33 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
Nearly 50 lawmakers, including Rep. Greg Steube, R-Florida, are urging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to make the change.
Historic Wisconsin parish loses roof during severe weather outbreak
Posted on 04/15/2026 14:47 PM (CNA Daily News - US)
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in East Bristol has stood in the community for over 130 years.