Archive for June 2, 2025

The miraculous image of Jesus Nazareno makes its way through the streets of Manila surrounded by thousands of devotees during the Traslacion procession celebrated annually on Jan. 9.?w=200&h=150

By Rommel F. Lopez

Why the Philippines faces 9 vacant dioceses

Philippines may have nine vacant dioceses as bishops retire and transfer, creating urgent need for pastoral leadership in Catholic stronghold. Read more

A view of the Vatican Apostolic Library in 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Victoria Cardiel

Restoration, digitization of Vatican Library archives gets underway

The Vatican Library is the custodian of a major part of humanity’s literary heritage. That includes more than 80,000 ancient... Read more

Karol Nawrocki, presidential candidate of the Law and Justice Party (PiS), speaks to supporters following the Polish presidential runoff election on June 1, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Amira Abuzeid

Karol Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election with Catholic values platform

Karol Nawrocki vowed to maintain close ties between the Polish government and the Catholic Church, saying he views it as... Read more

Listeners of Spirit Catholic Radio sparked an initiative to place billboards featuring the Sacred Heart of Jesus along Interstate 80 through Nebraska “to share a message of love, hope, and faith with everyone who passes by.” ?w=200&h=150

By Tessa Gervasini

Sacred Heart billboard campaign kicks off in Nebraska

Listeners of Spirit Catholic Radio sparked an initiative to place billboards featuring the Sacred Heart of Jesus along Interstate 80... Read more

Pope Leo greets pilgrims during the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly on Sunday, June 1, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

Pope Leo XIV to families: Be missionaries of the Gospel who walk with other families

In the Holy Father’s message he said the Church needs to be farsighted in discerning the needs of parents and... Read more

Vermont State House, Montpellier, Vermont.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

Vermont backs off of law targeting pro-life centers after lawsuit

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott signed a bill repealing restrictions on pro-life pregnancy centers, allowing them to continue providing medical services. Read more

Pope Leo XIV exits the Sistine Chapel following a June 2, 2025, ceremony commemorating the life and legacy of Blessed Iuliu Hossu.?w=200&h=150

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Pope Leo XIV pays tribute to martyred cardinal who saved thousands of Jews

In a ceremony on Monday, Pope Leo XIV recalled the life and legacy of Iuliu Hossu, a Romanian Greek Catholic... Read more

Cardinal Francis Leo of Toronto was created a cardinal by Pope Francis during the consistory at St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 7, 2024.?w=200&h=150

By Tessa Gervasini

Toronto Cardinal Leo tells Catholics to avoid using ‘symbols that do not represent us’

Cardinal Francis Leo called on the faithful to honor the most Sacred Heart of Jesus throughout June rather than “using... Read more

Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

Denver archbishop calls for prayers after anti-Jewish terror attack

Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila called for an end to anti-Jewish violence and urged the faithful to join together in prayer... Read more