Appellate court protects Baptist association’s autonomy in internal dispute — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Zolnierek/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 17, 2025 / 09:00 am (CNA). An appellate court in Mississippi dismissed an employment-related lawsuit brought against an agency of the Southern Baptist Convention, ruling that a secular court cannot intervene in matters of religious governance. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi ruled…

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Pope Leo XIV decries ‘unacceptable conditions’ in Gaza, urges release of hostages — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims at his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Sept. 17, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Sep 17, 2025 / 10:18 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday condemned the “unacceptable conditions” faced by civilians in Gaza and called for a ceasefire, the release…

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New study shows just over half of Americans support a right to assisted suicide — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: HQuality/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Sep 17, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). A new Lifeway Research study reveals that a slim majority of Americans, 51%, believe terminally ill individuals should have the right to request physician-assisted suicide. The study, titled “American Views on Assisted Suicide,” found that 51% of respondents consider it morally acceptable…

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Homilies across U.S. take stock of Charlie Kirk assassination — By: Catholic News Agency

Priests throughout the country have mentioned assassinated conservative Christian activisit Charlie Kirk in their homilies this week. / Credit: ChoeWatt/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 16, 2025 / 18:24 pm (CNA). Catholic priests around the country have discussed the assassination of Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk during their homilies in the last week. Kirk, 31,…

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U.S. bishops launch ‘Healing and Hope’ initiative to promote, strengthen mental health — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Prostock-studio/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 16, 2025 / 14:07 pm (CNA). Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has announced an addition to its ongoing National Catholic Mental Health Campaign to amplify local engagement on mental health.  The title for the initiative, “Healing…

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British royal family holds first Catholic funeral in centuries for Duchess of Kent — By: Catholic News Agency

Pallbearers from The Royal Dragoon Guards carry Katharine, Duchess of Kent’s coffin, draped in the Royal Standard, into Westminster Cathedral for a Vigil for the Deceased with Rite of Reception and Vespers for the Dead ahead of her funeral on Sept. 15, 2025, in London. / Credit: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 16,…

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