Archive for June 3, 2025

Pope Leo XIV addresses 159 cyclists before they take a noncompetitive ride around Vatican City on the day of the last leg of the international Giro d’Italia multistage bicycle race on June 1, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV blesses Giro d’Italia cyclists in Vatican City

Addressing the 159 cyclists in a square just inside Vatican City, the pope said: “Congratulations to all of you, and... Read more

Bern, Switzerland.?w=200&h=150

By Alexander Folz

Switzerland’s largest Catholic women’s group drops ‘Catholic’ from name

Originally founded a century ago, the Swiss Catholic Women’s Federation was established to preserve Catholic life in families, communities, and... Read more

Professor Robert P. George speaks at the Heritage Foundation event commemorating the 100th anniversary of Pierce v. Society of Sisters on May 30, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Remembering the Supreme Court case that saved Catholic education in America 

It has been 100 years since the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Pierce v. Society of Sisters, the... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in St. Peter's Basilica, May 31, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of June

In his first prayer intention video of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV has asked the faithful to pray that the... Read more

Food and Drug Administration sign at its headquarters in Washington, D.C.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

Government will conduct abortion pill review amid studies showing possible dangers

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said he is “committed” to conducting the review in a June 2 letter addressed to Missouri... Read more

The popemobile used by Pope Francis during his visit to Bethlehem in 2014.?w=200&h=150

By Victoria Cardiel

Popemobile converted into ambulance blocked from entering Gaza

Ongoing border restrictions have prevented Pope Francis’ former popemobile, which was refurbished with essential medical equipment, from reaching its destination.  Read more

A view of the Opera House in the port zone of Sydney, Australia.?w=200&h=150

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Australia’s Archbishop Fisher declares ‘second spring’ of faith in Sydney and beyond

The Archdiocese of Sydney welcomed a record 384 catechumens and candidates in March, marking a 30% increase from the previous... Read more

A victims’ advocacy group is pressuring New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to force insurers to pay abuse claims.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

Advocacy group launches campaign urging New York governor to force insurers to pay abuse claims

A victim advocacy group launched an ad campaign urging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to force insurance companies to pay... Read more

The Illinois state capitol in Springfield, where assisted suicide legislation stalled after passing in the House on May 29, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Quiñones

Assisted suicide bill stalls in Illinois Legislature amid Catholic opposition

A bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide stalled in the Illinois General Assembly last week amid ardent opposition from leading Catholic... Read more