USCCB President Archbishop Timothy Broglio speaks at the bishops’ spring meeting, Thursday, June 13, 2024. / Credit: USCCB Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 27, 2025 / 13:31 pm (CNA). As the Senate considers provisions for the “One Big Beautiful Bill” budget reconciliation, U.S bishops are asking lawmakers to protect vulnerable groups.  “The bishops are grateful that…

Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, patriarch of the Chaldean Church, speaks during a prayer vigil in 2014. / Credit: Bohumil Petrik/CNA Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 27, 2025 / 11:06 am (CNA). Here’s a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed: Iraqi bishop says imposing Iran regime change ‘can only…

Anti-abortion activists participate in a Celebrate Life Day Rally at the Lincoln Memorial on June 24, 2023 in Washington, DC. The rally, organized by pro-life organizations, was held to commemorate the first anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Supreme Court decision which reversed abortion rights established by Roe v. Wade. / Credit: Anna…

The U.S. Supreme Court on June 27, 2025, ruled Maryland parents can opt out of LGBT-themed lessons in public schools, upholding their right to the free exercise of their respective religions. / Credit: PT Hamilton/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Jun 27, 2025 / 12:26 pm (CNA). The Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of a group…

Pope Leo XIV ordains a priest in St. Peter’s Basilica on the solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday, June 27, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Vatican City, Jun 27, 2025 / 09:26 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV ordained 32 men to the priesthood Friday on the solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart…