From aid recipients to agents of change: How mothers are redefining poverty solutions — By: Catholic News Agency

Gabby is the Ecuador program’s mother representative on the Innovation Fund proposal selection committee. Standing before a photo of Unbound’s late co-founder Bob Hentzen, she proudly holds the certificate of recognition awarded to her by Unbound for her participation and valuable contributions in the selection process. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Unbound Washington, D.C. Newsroom,…

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Trump administration proposes rule change to end abortion at Veterans Affairs facilities — By: Catholic News Agency

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center in New York City. / Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 1, 2025 / 16:19 pm (CNA). President Donald Trump’s administration is proposing a rule change that would prohibit medical centers operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from performing both surgical and chemical…

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‘We’re not spiritual tourists’: Young people sign manifesto in Rome for Europe with a soul — By: Catholic News Agency

Young people raise their voices from the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere on Aug. 1, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA ACI Prensa Staff, Aug 1, 2025 / 16:49 pm (CNA). “We’re not tourists in spiritual things. We are pilgrims [searching for] meaning. We come with backpacks full of doubts, wounds, songs, and hope. And…

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Pontifical Academy for Life will address tech advances and environment, its president says — By: Catholic News Agency

Monsignor Renzo Pegoraro is the new president of the Pontifical Academy for Life. / Credit: ACI Stampa Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 1, 2025 / 15:56 pm (CNA). The new president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Monsignor Renzo Pegoraro, says the Church has plans to address a number of pressing matters surrounding human dignity, including…

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Diocese of Salt Lake City affirms credible abuse allegation against Colombian-born priest — By: Catholic News Agency

Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, Utah. / Credit: Ritu Manoj Jethani/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Aug 1, 2025 / 13:15 pm (CNA). The Diocese of Salt Lake City on Thursday said it had deemed “credible” several allegations of sexual misconduct made against a Colombian-born priest, with the alleged misconduct dating to the 1990s.  A…

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PHOTOS: Thousands of youth pilgrims line up for confession in Circus Maximus in Rome — By: Catholic News Agency

A priest listens to a penitent during confession during a reconciliation event at the Circus Maximus, Rome, Friday, Aug. 1, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Vatican City, Aug 1, 2025 / 13:45 pm (CNA). Thousands of Jubilee of Youth pilgrims headed to the Circus Maximus in Rome on Friday to receive the Church’s sacrament of…

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Bishop Zaidan commends President Trump’s acknowledgment of starvation in Gaza — By: Catholic News Agency

Bishop Abdallah Elias Zaidan of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles serves as chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace. / Credit: Joe Bukuras/CNA Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 1, 2025 / 14:15 pm (CNA). Bishop Abdallah Elias Zaidan, chairman of the U.S. Conference of…

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Texas man files lawsuit against abortionist who sent abortion drugs across state lines — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: ivanko80/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Aug 1, 2025 / 11:45 am (CNA). Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Texas man files lawsuit against California abortionist who sent abortion drugs across state lines  A Texas man filed a federal lawsuit against a California abortionist who shipped drugs across state lines, enabling…

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Florida woman gets data back after Google blocked her account following pro-life emails — By: Catholic News Agency

Google offices in Chelsea, Manhattan, New York. / Credit: MNAphotography/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 1, 2025 / 12:30 pm (CNA). A Florida woman has secured the last of her Google data after the tech company disabled her account following emails pertaining to pro-life advocacy. With the help of the Thomas More Society, Trudy Perez-Poveda sued…

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