What is the ‘Queenship of Mary’ and why does it matter? — By: Catholic News Agency

Mary. Artist Giovanni Battista Gaulli, Museu da Casa Brasileira. / Credit: Giovanni Battista Gaulli, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Mundelein, Ill., Aug 22, 2025 / 04:00 am (CNA). The Catholic Church annually celebrates the feast of the Queenship of Mary on Aug. 22. Most people, upon hearing of this celebration, would think of it as something…

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Aug. 22 observance shines light on religious freedom; report editor notes worsening trend — By: Catholic News Agency

Marta Petrosillo, editor-in-chief of the Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Religious Freedom Report. / Credit: Gael Kerbaol/Secours Catholique CNA Staff, Aug 22, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Aug. 22 marks the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, an annual day of awareness to draw attention…

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Late-term abortionist in DC faces complaint for ‘medical malpractice’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Washington Surgi-Clinic on F St. NW in Washington, D.C., on April 7, 2022. / Credit: Katie Yoder/CNA CNA Staff, Aug 22, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Late-term abortionist in DC faces complaint for ‘medical malpractice’ A pro-life group filed a formal complaint against late-term abortionist…

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‘Under the Southern Cross:’ Why Australia’s bishops are renewing call to welcome migrants — By: Catholic News Agency

The Sydney Opera House in Australia. / Credit: Michele M via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) CNA Newsroom, Aug 22, 2025 / 09:00 am (CNA). Amid rising tensions, Australia’s bishops have renewed their call for the compassionate welcome of migrants, marking the 75th anniversary of a landmark pastoral letter that helped shape the nation’s migration response….

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