Virginia governor investigates reports of public schools arranging abortions for minors — By: Catholic News Agency

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. / Credit: Maxim Elramsisy/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Aug 14, 2025 / 16:57 pm (CNA). Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is investigating reports that a local public school facilitated and funded abortion procedures for minors without informing the parents. Staff at Centreville High School, part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, arranged abortions…

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Vatican publishes regulations on the awarding of public contracts — By: Catholic News Agency

Partial panoramic view of Vatican environs. / Credit: 7777777kz, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 14, 2025 / 17:27 pm (CNA). The Vatican issued an update to its public procurement regulations to streamline steps in the Holy See’s contracting processes while maintaining integrity and transparency.  The new general executive decree was…

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Longtime anti-euthanasia activists awarded USCCB’s ‘People of Life’ award posthumously — By: Catholic News Agency

From left to right: Daniel Marker, Susan Young, Bishop Chad W. Zielinski of New Ulm, Bishop Daniel Thomas of Toledo, Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Judy Haag, and Valerie Washington. / Credit: United States Catholic Conference of Bishops CNA Staff, Aug 14, 2025 / 17:47 pm (CNA). Longtime anti-euthanasia activists Rita and Mike Marker were…

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From Rome to Alexandria: Catholic Youth Jubilee continues its mission in Egypt — By: Catholic News Agency

The August 2025 Youth Jubilee in Egypt is taking place in two phases this month. The jubilee is under the patronage and presence of apostolic vicar of the Latins in Egypt, Bishop Claudio Lurati, organized by his deputy Monsignor Antoine Tawfiq and Sister Chiara Latif of the Franciscan Elizabethan Sisters. / Credit: Photo courtesy of…

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Pope calls for peaceful resolutions to Gaza and Ukraine wars ahead of Trump-Putin meeting — By: Catholic News Agency

Before the Angelus on July 13, 2025, Pope Leo XIV celebrated a Mass for local Catholics, religious leaders, and civil authorities at the 17th-century Pontifical Parish of St. Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo’s main square. / Credit: Vatican Media ACI Prensa Staff, Aug 14, 2025 / 15:27 pm (CNA). Upon arriving at Castel Gandolfo…

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Study: 9 in 10 cradle Catholics leaving the Church; experts urge stronger faith community — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Photo Spirit/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 14, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). A recent study has found an increase in the number of Americans Catholics leaving the Church. To combat the issue, the study’s authors suggest creating stronger community ties among Catholics, especially among children.  Michael Rota, philosophy professor at the University…

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20 attorneys general demand safety review of abortion drug mifepristone — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Carl DMaster/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Aug 13, 2025 / 14:49 pm (CNA). A coalition of 22 attorneys general — all Republican — led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, has called on the Trump administration to reinstate safety protocols for the abortion drug mifepristone, citing severe risks to women’s health.  In a letter…

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Uruguay’s lower House passes euthanasia bill, which now heads to Senate — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: HQuality/Shutterstock ACI Prensa Staff, Aug 13, 2025 / 15:19 pm (CNA). After a lengthy session in Uruguay’s Chamber of Representatives, legislators passed a bill this week that, if passed in the Senate, would legalize euthanasia in the country, making it the third in South America to permit the practice. Introduced by the…

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