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The Catholic bishops are backing a suit by a coalition of Apache Stronghold, a coalition of Native Americans and their supporters, in their lawsuit against the federal government. The lawsuit argues that their freedom of religion was violated when the federal government announced its intention to sell formerly protected land in Arizona to a mining…

Pope Leo XIV encouraged a mother to rely on the Virgin Mary as she raises her daughters in the faith. / Credit: Kara Gebhardt/Shutterstock Vatican City, Aug 19, 2025 / 11:04 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV shared advice with a devout wife and mother in a letter published in the Italian monthly magazine Piazza San…

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square from the popemobile during his Wednesday general audience on Aug. 6, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA National Catholic Register, Aug 19, 2025 / 11:51 am (CNA). Ever since his brother was named pope, John Prevost hasn’t been shy about talking to the press. Pope…

A federal district court in California ordered the Oakland Unified School district to grant equal access of school facilities to a Christian club. / Credit: zimmytws/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Aug 19, 2025 / 12:35 pm (CNA). A federal district court has ordered that a California school district must grant a Christian children’s club equal access to…