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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…

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…

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…

The mosaics decorating the interior dome of St. Peter’s Basilica depict the Blessed Virgin Mary next to Christ the Redeemer and the Apostles. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA CNA Newsroom, Aug 14, 2025 / 18:27 pm (CNA). EWTN’s “Crushed by the Woman,” set to air Aug. 15 — the solemnity of the Assumption — aims to…

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…