EU funding freeze causes financial problems for Catholic family association — By: Catholic News Agency

The Berlaymont building in Brussels, seat of the European Commission. / Credit: EmDee/Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) EWTN News, Dec 16, 2025 / 11:30 am (CNA). A drastic cut in EU funding has plunged the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) into financial crisis, according to the association, sparking accusations of “ideological discrimination” against…

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Michigan’s fifth diocesan abuse report details dozens of allegations against priests — By: Catholic News Agency

The Michigan government released another report on diocesan abuse in December 2025, detailing dozens of allegations against more than 50 priests in the Diocese of Grand Rapids. / Credit: Snehit Photo/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Dec 16, 2025 / 12:15 pm (CNA). The Michigan government this week released its fifth report on diocesan abuse in the state,…

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New report raises alarm over state inspections of Catholic schools in France — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: JulieStar/Shutterstock EWTN News, Dec 16, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). A new report published by the General Secretariat for Catholic Education (SGEC) in France has sent shockwaves through the country’s educational landscape, reopening the debate over the methods used in state oversight, possible ideological abuses, and their impact on educational freedom.   Published…

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‘Our Lady of Guadalupe is the mother of all’: DC pilgrimage highlights value of migrants — By: Catholic News Agency

Bishop Evelio Menjivar speaks with “EWTN News in Depth” on Friday, March 14, 2025. / Credit: “EWTN News in Depth” Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 15, 2025 / 16:36 pm (CNA). The Virgin Mary’s role as comforter to all was specially highlighted during a pilgrimage through the streets of Washington, D.C., Saturday morning.  “Our Lady of Guadalupe…

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Pope thankful for pro-life Nativity scene that ‘represents a life preserved from abortion’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Leo admires the Nativity scene that was made in Costa Rica. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Dec 15, 2025 / 17:06 pm (CNA). Pope Leo XIV on Monday thanked Costa Rican artist Paula Sáenz Soto for donating a pro-life Nativity scene to the Vatican, named “Gaudium” (“Joy”), which features a pregnant Virgin Mary….

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United Airlines settles suit over flight attendant’s expression of Catholic beliefs — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Shai Barzilay via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0) Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 15, 2025 / 17:36 pm (CNA). United Airlines reached a settlement with a flight attendant who alleged that the airline fired him for endorsing Catholic teachings on marriage and gender identity. The former employee, Ruben Sanchez, of Anchorage, Alaska, alleged that…

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