Archive for June 6, 2025
When will Carlo Acutis be canonized? The big announcement Catholics are waiting for
When will Carlo Acutis be canonized? That is the question Catholics are asking after the ceremony was postponed due to... Read more
50th anniversary of Mother Seton’s canonization sparks pilgrimages
This month the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is hosting two pilgrimages to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of... Read more
Petition to Pope Leo XIV to remove German cardinal gains over 60K signatures
Here’s a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week: Read more
Bishops turn to Pope Leo XIV as European court considers cancellation of baptism records
The Court of Justice of the European Union is hearing a case about whether the Church’s refusal to erase names... Read more
Bishops warn artificial intelligence ‘can never replicate the soul’
A letter from D.C.-area bishops urges Christians to discern “how to speak and live the Gospel amid the new language... Read more
Archbishop Gallagher in Cuba for 90th anniversary of Holy See diplomatic ties
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican secretary for relations with states, spoke Thursday at the Palacio de la Revolución, the house... Read more
‘Fidelity Month’ meant to bring Americans back to God and patriotism, philosopher says
“Faith in God, fidelity to spouses and families, patriotism, and love for country and community have always been the glue... Read more
Eucharistic Pilgrimage calls for ‘silent witness’ as anti-Catholic protests intensify
During a Thursday press conference, several pilgrims spoke about the challenges of encountering the protests and the solace they’ve received... Read more
2 prisoners from Rebibbia prison at pope’s general audience: ‘It was a great gift’
This week two prisoners currently serving sentences in Rome’s Rebibbia prison obtained special permission to participate in Pope Leo XIV’s... Read more
Monks close doors of St. Catherine’s Monastery as battle with Egypt government continues
The future of St. Catherine’s Monastery in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula remains a source of controversy with tensions rising after a... Read more
Pope Leo XIV to leaders of ecclesial movements: ‘Christian life is not lived in isolation’
Christians must not attempt to live out the promises of Christ alone, Leo told a delegation in Rome for the... Read more
Archdiocese of Washington announces major cutbacks, layoffs
The Archdiocese of Washington has announced plans to “cut spending, reduce its workforce, and restructure departments” to combat “crippling economic... Read more
U.S. State Department will destroy contraceptives earmarked for foreign aid programs
The State Department plans to destroy a reserve of artificial contraceptives that was previously set aside for distribution in developing... Read more
7 Dominican brothers ordained priests by Sydney archbishop in Washington, D.C.
On June 4 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., seven Dominican brothers... Read more
