Catholic News Headlines for Thursday 8/14/2025

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The Knights of Columbus are hoping to make their founder, Blessed Michael McGivney, a saint. Now their campaign is getting a spiritual boost from Bishop Robert Brennan and the Diocese of Brooklyn.

In a matter of weeks the Catholic Church will be welcoming two new saints: Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati will be canonized on September 7.

While at Castel Gandolfo Pope Leo XIV is preparing to celebrate the feast of the Assumption of Mary. The solemnity with deep roots was only recently officially recognized in history.