Greek Catholic bishop in Ukraine: Only 37 parishes remain active — By: Catholic News Agency

Greek Catholic Bishop Maksym Ryabukha of the Exarchate of Donetsk, Ukraine. / Credit: Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church ACI Prensa Staff, Aug 14, 2025 / 15:57 pm (CNA). Maksym Ryabukha, the Greek Catholic bishop of the Exarchate of Donetsk in Ukraine, describes himself as a “bishop on wheels” because he frequently travels to visit parishes and…

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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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