Franciscan University celebrates newly renovated Christ the King Chapel — By: Catholic News Agency

A view from the entrance of Christ the King Chapel during the solemn blessing Mass on Aug. 17, 2025. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Franciscan University of Steubenville Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 23, 2025 / 10:30 am (CNA). Here’s a roundup of the latest Catholic education news in the U.S.: Franciscan University blesses newly renovated…

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New coffee shop in Archdiocese of Denver aims to be ‘outpost of evangelization’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Tyler Duffy, director of evangelization at St. Thomas More Catholic Parish in Centennial, Colorado, outside More Coffee. / Credit: Francesca Fenton/CNA Denver, Colo., Aug 23, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Step into More Coffee and you’re immediately greeted by the smell of fresh ground coffee, vintage images of the London skyline on the walls, quotes…

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New pro-life penal code comes into effect in the Dominican Republic in 2026 — By: Catholic News Agency

The Monument to Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic. In early August 2025, President Luis Abinader promulgated the Dominican Republic’s new penal code, one of the most significant aspects of which is that it maintains an absolute ban on abortion. / Credit: Soto.Creativo/Shutterstock ACI Prensa Staff, Aug 22, 2025 / 15:42 pm (CNA)….

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Jimmy Lai’s son says his father is ‘still fighting’ amid ongoing trial — By: Catholic News Agency

Sebastien Lai, son of imprisoned free speech advocate Jimmy Lai, speaks on EWTN’s “The World Over with Raymond Arroyo” on Aug. 21, 2025. / Credit: “The World Over with Raymond Arroyo” screenshot Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 22, 2025 / 13:38 pm (CNA). Sebastien Lai, son of imprisoned Hong Kong democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, said this…

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Resurfaced video shows Virginia gubernatorial candidate endorsing assisted suicide — By: Catholic News Agency

Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate former Rep. Abigail Spanberger speaks during an Everytown for Gun Safety rally on April 10, 2025, in Alexandria, Virginia. / Credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images CNA Staff, Aug 22, 2025 / 14:08 pm (CNA). Years-old video that surfaced this week showed Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger endorsing assisted suicide and appearing…

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What is the ‘Queenship of Mary’ and why does it matter? — By: Catholic News Agency

Mary. Artist Giovanni Battista Gaulli, Museu da Casa Brasileira. / Credit: Giovanni Battista Gaulli, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Mundelein, Ill., Aug 22, 2025 / 04:00 am (CNA). The Catholic Church annually celebrates the feast of the Queenship of Mary on Aug. 22. Most people, upon hearing of this celebration, would think of it as something…

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Aug. 22 observance shines light on religious freedom; report editor notes worsening trend — By: Catholic News Agency

Marta Petrosillo, editor-in-chief of the Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Religious Freedom Report. / Credit: Gael Kerbaol/Secours Catholique CNA Staff, Aug 22, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Aug. 22 marks the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, an annual day of awareness to draw attention…

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