Archive for June 29, 2025

One unique feature of the monastery at Subiaco is that it was built into the mountain. In any room, at least one wall is bare rock. During construction, the connection with the mountain was always preserved. Even above the main altar of the upper church, the rock juts out and looms overhead, enveloping the worship space like a vast cloak.?w=200&h=150

By Emma Silvestri

The cave in Subiaco where the Rule of St. Benedict was born

Over the centuries, a magnificent monastic complex was built around the Sacred Cave where St. Benedict developed his religious rule. Read more

Catholic speaker and author Kim Zember (left) and Zember on the set of her new podcast on EWTN, “Here I AM Stories,” with guest Angel Colon.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Catholic speaker Kim Zember in new EWTN podcast highlights LGBT conversion stories

A new EWTN podcast called “Here I AM Stories” features testimonies of people finding freedom through Christ’s love. Read more

Pope Leo XIV spoke about unity on Sunday, June 29, 2025, after bestowing the pallium on 54 new metropolitan archbishops on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, patrons of the city of Rome.?w=200&h=150

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV says the unity of the Church ‘is nourished by forgiveness and mutual trust’

“If Jesus trusts us, then we too can trust one another, in his name,” Pope Leo XIV said, extending his... Read more

Pope Leo XIV spoke about unity on Sunday, June 29, 2025, after bestowing the pallium on 54 new metropolitan archbishops on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, patrons of the city of Rome.?w=200&h=150

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV warns new archbishops against pastoral plans that repeat without renewing

Speaking on the June 29 solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Pope Leo XIV also called for maintaining ecclesial unity... Read more

The Via della Conciliazione, the grand avenue leading to St. Peter’s Square in Rome, was transformed on Sunday, June 29, 2025, into a vibrant tapestry of color laid over the asphalt.?w=200&h=150

By Victoria Cardiel

PHOTOS: Rome celebrates its patron saints with a burst of colorful flowers

The Via della Conciliazione, the grand avenue leading to St. Peter’s Square, was transformed on Sunday into a vibrant tapestry... Read more

The British Parliament building in London.?w=200&h=150

By AC Wimmer

British politician criticizes priest for refusing Communion over assisted dying vote

The politician posted on social media that the incident raised “grave public interest” about pressure religious MPs faced. Read more