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Amid abuse scandal in UK, Pope Leo XIV appoints apostolic administrator to Northampton
Posted on 06/30/2026 08:45 AM (CNA Daily News)
On June 30, the pontiff appointed Archbishop Richard Moth of Westminster to temporarily replace Bishop David Oakley, charged with sexual abuse.
Sharing Christ at the World Cup: Atlanta Catholics turn global sporting event into mission field
Posted on 06/30/2026 08:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking place from June 11 to July 19 in cities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Pope Leo XIV names nun, cardinal to succeed Cardinal Czerny at human development office
Posted on 06/30/2026 07:30 AM (CNA Daily News)
Sister Alessandra Smerilli, FMA, is the third woman in history to be nominated to lead a Vatican dicastery.
Vatican Observatory addresses one of science’s greatest enigmas: quantum gravity
Posted on 06/30/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
A conference addressed the subject of quantum gravity with regard to the incompatibility of quantum mechanics with general relativity, presenting a challenge for researchers to propose solutions.
Champion Shrine to celebrate America’s 250th by honoring Catholic saints, blesseds, venerables
Posted on 06/30/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Champion, Wisconsin, will host an exhibit July 1–9 honoring holy men and women from the United States.
Pope Leo XIV pleads with SSPX to halt episcopal consecrations
Posted on 06/30/2026 04:57 AM (CNA Daily News)
The pontiff appealed to the traditionalist group to call off their planned episcopal consecrations — but their leader's reply made it clear they would go ahead.
President-elect De la Espriella of Colombia visits Catholic shrines to pray for the nation
Posted on 06/29/2026 18:27 PM (CNA Daily News)
Abelardo De la Espriella visited the shrines of El Moro, Our Lady of the Remedies, and St. Peter Claver, and the Lord of Miracles minor basilica in a thanksgiving tour after winning the presidency.
Catholic Church, U.S. government drive relief efforts in Venezuela
Posted on 06/29/2026 17:57 PM (CNA Daily News)
“People in some areas feel invisible to the government, to the aid efforts,” Father Edgar Magallanes, SJ, national director of Jesuit Relief Services Venezuela, said. “But we’re working on it.”
Supreme Court to review parents’ challenge to law regarding notification of gender transitions
Posted on 06/29/2026 17:27 PM (CNA Daily News)
The parents argue that their right to direct the upbringing of their children is in jeopardy. The state continues to defend the law.
San Francisco Archdiocese will pay $395 million to abuse victims, Archbishop Cordileone says
Posted on 06/29/2026 16:57 PM (CNA Daily News)
The proposed settlement will "resolve all lawsuits" regarding child sex abuse involving archdiocesan officials, the prelate said in a press release.