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ICE must allow Communion, distribution of ashes at Illinois detention center, judge says
Posted on 02/13/2026 17:47 PM (CNA Daily News)
Clergy had argued they “have lost their own religious freedom, by blanket denial of any opportunity to provide spiritual consolation.”
British archdiocese announces exit from social media platform X
Posted on 02/13/2026 17:16 PM (CNA Daily News)
The Archdiocese of Liverpool says it’s ditching X, kidnappings continue in Nigeria, and World Youth Day preparations are in full swing. All this and more in this week’s world news roundup.
Amid criticism by bishops, Notre Dame says pro-abortion professor ‘well prepared’ to lead institute
Posted on 02/13/2026 15:39 PM (CNA Daily News)
Multiple U.S. bishops have criticized the school’s decision and urged it to rescind the appointment.
Puerto Rico’s penal code recognizes unborn babies as human beings
Posted on 02/13/2026 15:03 PM (CNA Daily News)
Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González signed into law on Feb. 12 a bill amending the penal code to recognize unborn babies as human beings at “any stage of gestation.”
Archbishop Coakley mourns execution of Oklahoma murderer, urges prayers for end to death penalty
Posted on 02/13/2026 13:57 PM (CNA Daily News)
The archbishop called for prayers for both the family of the killer’s victims and the killer himself.
Pope’s visit brings hope to seaside community challenged by drugs, prostitution
Posted on 02/13/2026 13:12 PM (CNA Daily News)
A popular summer destination for tourists, Ostia will be the first of five parishes where the pope, as bishop of Rome, will celebrate Mass on Sundays in February and March.
Catechist, pregnant wife abducted as bandits force inhabitants to flee Nigerian village
Posted on 02/13/2026 12:27 PM (CNA Daily News)
The parish priest in the Kaduna Archdiocese in Nigeria has confirmed the kidnapping of the parish catechist, his pregnant wife, and over 30 other people in a bandit attack.
Brooklyn Diocese to pursue ‘global resolution’ of more than 1,000 abuse cases
Posted on 02/13/2026 11:42 AM (CNA Daily News)
The diocese has already paid out more than $100 million to over 500 victims of abuse.
Europe must rediscover its Christian soul, bishops urge in new appeal
Posted on 02/13/2026 10:57 AM (CNA Daily News)
The presidents of the French, Italian, German, and Polish bishops’ conferences called on Christians to help shape Europe’s future.
Pope abolishes Committee for World Children’s Day
Posted on 02/13/2026 10:06 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV publishes a chirograph abolishing the Pontifical Committee for the World Children’s Day, established by Pope Francis in 2024.