Documentary brings Father Marko Rupnik abuse allegations to big screen — By: Catholic News Agency

“Nuns vs. The Vatican” includes the detailed stories of Gloria Branciani (left) and Mirjam Kovac, two of three former members of the Loyola Community in Slovenia in the 1980s and early 1990s, when Father Marko Rupnik, a co-founder of the community, is accused of having committed sexual, psychological, and spiritual abuse against dozens of women…

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Clinician says Minnesota law harms kids struggling with sexual orientation, gender identity — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Pormezz/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Sep 20, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). In 2023, Minnesota passed a law, signed by Gov. Tim Walz, that prohibits clinical mental health counselors from practicing “conversion therapy” with minors, effectively barring them from offering any guidance that does not affirm a child’s struggles with sexual orientation or gender…

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Massive mural honoring New York City migrants unveiled at St. Patrick’s Cathedral — By: Catholic News Agency

A new mural painted by artist Adam Cvijanovic, the south and west panels seen here, was unveiled at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in New York. The mural, which is the largest permanent artwork commissioned for the cathedral in its 146-year history, celebrates the 1879 Apparition at Knock, Ireland, the faith of…

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Anti-assisted-suicide group says suicide laws expanding throughout U.S. in 2025 — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: nito/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 19, 2025 / 14:31 pm (CNA). This week the Patients Rights Action Fund, which works to “end the dangerous and discriminatory public policy of assisted suicide,” provided an update on current assisted suicide legislation in the United States, revealing the deadly practice’s ongoing expansion throughout the country….

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Report: Charlie Kirk was ‘this close’ to becoming Catholic just prior to his death — By: Catholic News Agency

Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk speaks at the Republican National Convention on July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee. / Credit: Maxim Elramsisy/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Sep 19, 2025 / 12:02 pm (CNA). Slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk was reportedly strongly considering becoming Catholic just prior to his assassination, according to a bishop who spoke to him…

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Lila Rose delivers strong pro-life message in Yale debate with Frances Kissling — By: Catholic News Agency

Lila Rose (left) debates Frances Kissling on Sept. 16, 2025, at Yale University. / Credit: Live Action via YouTube screenshot National Catholic Register, Sep 19, 2025 / 10:40 am (CNA). The news that pro-life activist Lila Rose was declared the winner by students attending a debate earlier this week with an abortion activist at Yale…

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