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René Henry Gracida, Corpus Christi bishop and World War II veteran, dies at 102
Posted on 05/5/2026 15:13 PM (CNA Daily News)
Earlier this year, in one of his last public statements, he exhorted listeners that "As long as your faith is a motivating factor in your life, guiding what you do, you're on the right track."
On his 56th birthday, new bishop in Philippines appointed by Pope Leo XIV
Posted on 05/5/2026 14:43 PM (CNA Daily News)
A priest for 29 years, Bishop-designate Nick Argel Vaquilar holds a licentiate in theology and a doctorate in biblical theology. He has served as a parish priest, formator, professor, and rector.
‘Prison or exile’: Priest in Nicaragua reveals how the dictatorship persecutes the Church
Posted on 05/5/2026 14:13 PM (CNA Daily News)
A priest in Nicaragua details conditions in the country as the Catholic Church continues to operate under intense persecution, including surveillance of clergy and restrictions on activities.
Irish bishop: Truth about abortion is ‘it not only kills babies, it wounds women’
Posted on 05/5/2026 13:43 PM (CNA Daily News)
In a homily before Ireland’s 2026 March for Life, Bishop Kevin Doran demonstrated from both science and philosophy the humanity of the unborn child and opposed a new bill expanding abortion.
Pope Leo XIV says violence is a last resort, rejects Trump’s claim about supporting nuclear weapons
Posted on 05/5/2026 13:13 PM (CNA Daily News)
Just war is "a very complex problem. You have to analyze it on many levels," Pope Leo XIV said.
Hezbollah supporters allegedly launch digital campaign targeting Maronite patriarch
Posted on 05/5/2026 10:49 AM (CNA Daily News)
Hezbollah supporters have reportedly used AI-generated manipulated images to attack Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rai, the Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and All the East.
Outrage grows over alleged bulldozing of Catholic monastery and school in Lebanon
Posted on 05/5/2026 09:58 AM (CNA Daily News)
The mayor of Yaroun, a village in southern Lebanon, and the Melkite Greek Catholic bishops have reacted to the alleged demolition of a monastery and school by Israeli forces.
Legionaries leader rebuilds vocation after Maciel scandal: Pain ‘opened our eyes’
Posted on 05/5/2026 09:13 AM (CNA Daily News)
Father Carlos Gutiérrez López, the new general director of the Legionaries of Christ, speaks about transparency, renewal, and the long road of healing after the crimes of founder Marcial Maciel.
Families of Pakistan church bombing victims call delayed compensation ‘mockery of justice’
Posted on 05/5/2026 08:28 AM (CNA Daily News)
More than 12 years after twin suicide bombings at All Saints Church in Peshawar, survivors say government aid is too little and too late.
Catholics in Sweden receive rare electoral guidance on life issues
Posted on 05/5/2026 07:30 AM (CNA Daily News)
The Diocese of Stockholm's justice and peace commission published a document urging Catholics to consider candidates' positions on abortion and euthanasia.