Archive for June 25, 2025
Solemn farewell for victims of Damascus church bombing amid anger at government silence
Churches across Syria held funeral services for the victims of the suicide bombing that targeted St. Elias Church in the... Read more
At general audience, Pope Leo XIV laments ‘fatigue of living’ afflicting modern society
The pope addressed pilgrims at his final Wednesday general audience before summer break, when he is expected to reduce his... Read more
Spanish faithful disconcerted by restoration of iconic image of weeping Virgin
The recent changes made to the expression on the face of the iconic image of Our Lady of Hope of... Read more
Pope Leo XIV calls bishops to be ‘firm and decisive’ in dealing with abuse
Speaking to over 400 bishops from 38 countries in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pope also emphasized the importance of poverty... Read more
Pope Leo XIV approves new custos of the Holy Land amid regional crisis
Father Francesco Ielpo, a member of the Order of Friars Minor, has been named the new custos of the Holy... Read more
Bishop Conley condemns ‘drag Mass’ at university as offensive attack on Catholic faith
In a June 24 statement, Lincoln, Nebraska, Bishop James Conley called the event a “blatant public display of faith-based discrimination.” Read more
75th anniversary of Korean War: Korean Catholics pray for reconciliation and unity
More than 1,000 Catholics gathered for a special Mass at Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul on the Sunday before the June... Read more
Amid immigrant arrests, California bishop urges leaders: ‘Cease these tactics immediately’
Bishop Alberto Rojas of San Bernardino, California, on Tuesday urged authorities to cease their aggressive arrest of immigrants in the... Read more
Pope Leo XIV expresses his closeness to persecuted Christians in the Middle East
“To the Christians of the Middle East, I say: I am close to you! The whole Church is close to... Read more
Colorado permits Christian camp to keep males out of girls’ showers, bathrooms
The Colorado Department of Early Childhood will allow a Christian summer camp to separate showers and other private spaces on... Read more
Jonathan Roumie, Jesus in ‘The Chosen,’ meets Pope Leo XIV: ‘An immeasurable honor’
Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus in the series “The Chosen,” greeted Pope Leo XIV at the end of... Read more
Religious sisters demonstrate on Capitol Hill as U.S. senators consider budget bill
The event called “Sisters Speak Out” was held June 24 in the nation’s capital while approximately 40 “echo events” took... Read more
Ohio bishops’ conference speaks out against anti-school-choice ruling
The Catholic Conference of Ohio expressed confidence that Ohio’s school voucher program would ultimately prevail after a judge ruled it... Read more
