Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, speaks at the USCCB fall plenary assembly Nov. 14, 2023. / Credit: USCCB video Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 17, 2025 / 14:08 pm (CNA). Archbishop for the Military Services Timothy Broglio expressed concern about the U.S. Army canceling certain chapel contracts, which he warned…

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Albany, NY. / Drew Proto via Flickr (CC BY-ND 2.0) CNA Staff, Oct 17, 2025 / 15:09 pm (CNA). A New York man has received an $8 million settlement from the Diocese of Albany over claims that he was abused for years by a priest when he was…

A protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement features a sign that reads “Chicago Stands With Immigrant Families.” The Department of Homeland Security denies ICE targeted a Chicago parish on Oct. 12, 2025. / Credit: Antwon McMullen / Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 17, 2025 / 16:24 pm (CNA). The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is…

U.S. Catholic bishops urged Congress to end the federal government shutdown, but only if lawmakers ensure that tax credits are not used for abortions. / Credit: Traci L. Clever/Shutterstock Washington, D.C., Oct 17, 2025 / 12:10 pm (CNA). America’s Catholic bishops are urging Congress to end the nearly three-week federal government shutdown by extending taxpayer…

Pope Leo XIV greets Catholic pilgrims from Russia during an audience in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on Oct. 17, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media. ACI Prensa Staff, Oct 17, 2025 / 12:42 pm (CNA). Pope Leo XIV on Friday asked a group of Catholic pilgrims from Russia, in Rome on a Jubilee pilgrimage, to be…

null / Credit: NMKStudio@Shutterstock CNA Staff, Oct 17, 2025 / 13:19 pm (CNA). A federal judge in California will allow a class action lawsuit to proceed for potentially millions of parents and teachers regarding school district rules that hide child “gender transitions” from parents.  U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez ruled Oct. 15 that the lawsuit…