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Gallup poll: Social acceptance of birth control, kids outside of marriage decreases in 2026
Posted on 06/10/2026 14:33 PM (CNA Daily News - Vatican)
Societal acceptance for having children outside of marriage went down by nine points, and acceptance of birth control went down by seven points. For gambling, it's also down six points.
Cardinal Pizzaballa receives award from Macron, urges support for Holy Land Christians
Posted on 06/10/2026 14:03 PM (CNA Daily News - Vatican)
At an event with the French president where he was honored, the patriarch said ongoing instability is increasing the vulnerability of local communities in the Holy Land.
Ecuador to renew its consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Posted on 06/10/2026 13:33 PM (CNA Daily News - Vatican)
Ecuador was the first nation to be officially consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 1874. The act of renewal will take place in the context of an upsurge in homicides in the country.
6 Catholics held for 48 hours after protesting use of Paris church for contemporary art festival
Posted on 06/10/2026 13:03 PM (CNA Daily News - Vatican)
The protest and subsequent detainments were reportedly more broadly centered on the Nuit Blanche’s artistic director who became a polarizing figure after a performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Papal nuncio urges U.S. bishops to deepen communion
Posted on 06/10/2026 12:33 PM (CNA Daily News - Vatican)
Archbishop Gabriele Caccia highlighted continuity between Francis and Leo in his first speech to U.S. bishops.
Archbishop Coakley offers first presidential address to U.S. bishops
Posted on 06/10/2026 12:03 PM (CNA Daily News - Vatican)
Archbishop Paul Coakley detailed the successes of the bishops and outlined the challenges they still face and work they have to do.
Pakistani churches shift Mass times, offer water amid record heat wave
Posted on 06/10/2026 11:33 AM (CNA Daily News - Vatican)
As "feels-like" temperatures near 48 degrees Celsius (118 F), parishes in Karachi and Lahore are shifting prayer times, distributing water, and improving ventilation to protect worshippers.
New York Archbishop Hicks calls assisted suicide an ‘assault’ on human life
Posted on 06/10/2026 11:03 AM (CNA Daily News - Vatican)
New Yorkers — including Archbishop Ronald Hicks, as well as quadriplegic and disability rights advocates — voiced concerns about the assisted‑suicide law set to take effect this summer.
Catholic leaders across Africa, Vatican mourn slain Mozambique bishop, call for justice
Posted on 06/10/2026 10:33 AM (CNA Daily News - Vatican)
African Catholic bishops, the Vatican Dicastery for Evangelization, and Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) joined Pope Leo in mourning the 54-year-old bishop, calling for justice.
Texas Catholic dioceses welcome hundreds of thousands of fans as 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off
Posted on 06/10/2026 10:03 AM (CNA Daily News - Vatican)
Texas will host the most matches in the United States, with nine in Dallas/Fort Worth and seven in Houston.