Catholic News Headlines for Monday 8/25/2025

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A Connecticut teacher has gone to federal court to contest a directive by her bosses to remove a crucifix from her classroom.

Catholics around the world are getting ready for the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis – including in Assisi, where a statue of the soon-to-be saint was unveiled.

Pope Leo XIV is continuing to pray for peace in Ukraine. He also sent a letter to president Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the country marks the anniversary of its independence.