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Christian Brothers in Australia transferred millions in property ahead of settlement, report claims
Posted on 06/30/2026 14:00 PM (CNA Daily News)
Christian Brothers Oceania Province announced in June that it would be shuttering its operations amid efforts to settle abuse lawsuits.
Vatican financial watchdog loses autonomy
Posted on 06/30/2026 13:30 PM (CNA Daily News)
The Authority for Financial Information and Supervision is now effectively structured as an office, with its leadership appointed directly by the pope for five-year terms.
Major relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque to visit Baltimore basilica
Posted on 06/30/2026 13:00 PM (CNA Daily News)
The reliquary that is touring the U.S. weighs nearly 150 pounds with its protective case. It contains St. Margaret Mary Alacoque’s clavicles, two of her ribs, and a small piece of her brain.
Pope Leo strengthens Roman Curia with new appointments in key Vatican dicasteries
Posted on 06/30/2026 12:15 PM (CNA Daily News)
With Tuesday’s nominations, the pope changed the No. 2 positions in dicasteries for which he appointed the top officials earlier this year.
Supreme Court says states can ban men from competing in women’s sports
Posted on 06/30/2026 11:30 AM (CNA Daily News)
The high court said federal law allows schools to provide separate men’s and women’s sports teams.
Supreme Court preserves birthright citizenship, blocking Trump order
Posted on 06/30/2026 10:45 AM (CNA Daily News)
U.S. bishops opposed Trump's executive order, saying the "immoral" directive undermined long‑standing constitutional protections and risked harming families and communities.
Former Freemason and Catholic convert celebrates Nordic bishops’ clarification on Freemasonry
Posted on 06/30/2026 09:30 AM (CNA Daily News)
As the Nordic bishops clarify that Freemasonry and Catholicism are incompatible, a Catholic convert reflects on why he left Freemasonry behind.
Amid abuse scandal in UK, Pope Leo XIV appoints apostolic administrator to Northampton
Posted on 06/30/2026 08:45 AM (CNA Daily News)
On June 30, the pontiff appointed Archbishop Richard Moth of Westminster to temporarily replace Bishop David Oakley, charged with sexual abuse.
Sharing Christ at the World Cup: Atlanta Catholics turn global sporting event into mission field
Posted on 06/30/2026 08:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking place from June 11 to July 19 in cities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Pope Leo XIV names nun, cardinal to succeed Cardinal Czerny at human development office
Posted on 06/30/2026 07:30 AM (CNA Daily News)
Sister Alessandra Smerilli, FMA, is the third woman in history to be nominated to lead a Vatican dicastery.