Carlo Acutis to be canonized Sept. 7 with Pier Giorgio Frassati — By: Catholic News Agency

Blessed Carlo Acutis (left) and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. / Credit: Diocese of Assisi/Public domain via Wikimedia Commons Vatican City, Jun 13, 2025 / 04:42 am (CNA). The Vatican announced Friday that Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, two young Catholics beloved for their vibrant faith and witness to holiness, will be canonized…

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China recognizes Pope Leo XIV’s first bishop appointment — By: Catholic News Agency

Credit: FreshStock/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 13, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA). Here’s a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed: China recognizes Pope Leo XIV’s first bishop appointment  The People’s Republic of China has officially recognized Pope Leo XIV’s first bishop appointment, the Vatican announced, signaling what…

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Parents’ group urges federal investigation of YMCA over men in girls’ locker rooms — By: Catholic News Agency

A parental rights group sent a letter to several federal agencies asking them to investigate the YMCA’s alleged violation of Title IX policies on June 10, 2025. / Credit: Ronnie Chua/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 12, 2025 / 18:08 pm (CNA). A parental rights group has filed formal complaints against the YMCA with three federal…

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French president to push social media ban for children under 15 — By: Catholic News Agency

French president Emmanuel Macron. / Credit: Frederic Legrand COMEO/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 12, 2025 / 17:08 pm (CNA). French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to ban social media for children under the age of 15 after a fatal knife attack at a middle school sparked debate about the psychological effects of social media on…

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Religious freedom, free speech advocates support Vermont couples barred from fostering — By: Catholic News Agency

Bryan and Rebecca Gantt, two foster parents in Vermont, had their licenses revoked for refusing to embrace gender ideology. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Alliance Defending Freedom CNA Staff, Jun 12, 2025 / 17:38 pm (CNA). Twenty-two states and various religious freedom and free speech advocates have filed friend-of-the-court briefs on behalf of two Vermont…

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Gravely wounded Colombian presidential hopeful improving; could be miracle, cardinal says — By: Catholic News Agency

Miguel Uribe Turbay, Colombian senator and presidential hopeful; and Cardinal Luis José Rueda, archbishop of Bogotá. / Credit: Luigi Venegas (CC BY-SA 4.0); Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News Lima Newsroom, Jun 12, 2025 / 16:38 pm (CNA). Cardinal Luis José Rueda, archbishop of Bogotá and primate of Colombia, said that with the slight improvement of Miguel Uribe…

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Charismatic renewal leader confident Pope Leo XIV will affirm movement’s status in Church — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Leo XIV waves from the popemobile at the crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square for Mass on Pentecost Sunday on June 8, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA Vatican City, Jun 12, 2025 / 15:47 pm (CNA). A leader of the Catholic charismatic renewal said he believes that charismatics will enjoy harmonious relations with Pope…

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