Hundreds of women sue over contraceptive injections linked to brain tumors — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Oleksandr Lysenko/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 13, 2025 / 10:56 am (CNA). Women in America and the United Kingdom are taking legal action against Pfizer and other birth control producers after a study indicated that injectable contraceptives were found to cause brain tumors. A case management conference regarding the multi-district litigation was…

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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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