German archdiocese faces backlash over sexuality education framework — By: Catholic News Agency

St. Mary Cathedral in Hamburg, Germany. / Credit: John Samuel, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons CNA Deutsch, Jun 24, 2025 / 10:31 am (CNA). The Archdiocese of Hamburg in Germany has drawn sharp criticism from former Catholic school students and others following the unveiling of a controversial 33-page sexuality education framework that critics say…

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‘Summer Christmas’: Why does the Church celebrate the birthday of St. John the Baptist? — By: Catholic News Agency

Statue of St. John the Baptist with golden cross, Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic. / Credit: Oldrich Barak/Shutterstock Rome Newsroom, Jun 24, 2025 / 11:13 am (CNA). St. John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, is one of only three people in history — after Jesus and Mary — whose birthday is celebrated in the…

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Health and Human Services investigates Michigan health group for religious discrimination — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Mark Van Scyoc/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Jun 23, 2025 / 18:43 pm (CNA). The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is investigating a Michigan health care provider for allegedly firing a medical professional who refused to participate in sex reassignment surgeries. According to the June 20 announcement, HHS is investigating the…

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Bishop Barron responds to criticism over participation in Religious Liberty Commission — By: Catholic News Agency

Bishop Robert Barron responded on June 22, 2025, to criticism of a talk he gave at the first meeting of President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission in Washington, D.C. / Credit: “EWTN News in Depth”/Screenshot Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 23, 2025 / 18:13 pm (CNA). Bishop Robert Barron responded to backlash against his participation in the…

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Vatican backs report calling for financial reforms to alleviate global debt crisis — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: muratart/Shutterstock Vatican City, Jun 23, 2025 / 15:15 pm (CNA). The Vatican has endorsed a report calling for reforms to alleviate the global debt crisis affecting billions of people in developing countries. The document, titled “The Jubilee Report: A Blueprint for Tackling the Debt and Development Crises and Creating the Financial Foundations…

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Thousands gather in Cork, Ireland, for 99th consecutive Eucharistic procession — By: Catholic News Agency

Thousands took to the streets in Cork, Ireland, on Sunday June 22, 2025, to participate in the city’s 99th consecutive annual Eucharistic procession in Ireland’s second-largest city. / Credit: Brian Lougheed Dublin, Ireland, Jun 23, 2025 / 16:12 pm (CNA). Thousands of the faithful took to the streets of Cork, Ireland, on Sunday to participate…

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