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July Fourth celebration prompts Catholic reflection on religion and U.S. founding
Ahead of Independence Day, the National Catholic Bioethics Center’s Edward Furton presented a lecture in the nation’s capital about natural... Read more
Cardinal Fernández says judges selected to hear Rupnik sexual abuse trial
The cardinal told journalists that the judges chosen are “independent and external” to the dicastery but did not indicate when... Read more
Michigan’s Siena Heights University announces closure after 105 years
The small Catholic institution of about 2,300 students, located in Adrian, Michigan, reported that continuing operations beyond the coming academic... Read more
Pope Leo XIV speaks about war with visiting children from Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV met with children and adolescents participating in the Vatican’s summer camp for kids. Some 300 Ukrainian youth... Read more
Vatican announces Pope Leo XIV’s public Mass schedule for August and September
The Vatican has announced Pope Leo XIV’s public Mass schedule for August and September, following his current stay through July... Read more
Wisconsin Catholic leaders decry repealed abortion ban
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Supreme Court to hear 2 cases on allowing males to compete in female sports
The U.S. Supreme Court during its next term will consider two cases addressing whether or not states can ban males... Read more
Nigerian bishop: Displaced families in need of spiritual and material help
Since his 2022 appointment, Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein has seen the destruction of at least 325 Catholic places of worship... Read more
Pope appoints Pizzaballa and Mathieu to Vatican’s interreligious dialogue office
Here’s a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of July
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of July is for formation in discernment. Read more
Armed robbers attack religious sisters’ home for girls in Mozambique
A report from Aid to the Church in Need describes the experience of an attack on the Mercedarian Sisters of... Read more
New bill expands school choice; Catholic leaders applaud, urge caution
With the passage of the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act,” tax credits will be given to donors who contribute to... Read more
New campaign launches to protect Catholics from online scams and fraud
“Protecting the Faithful” aims to shield Catholics and parishes from scammer tactics. Read more
Archbishop in Zambia calls for responsible, ethical journalism ahead of 2026 elections
In his homily on Sunday, June 29, the solemnity of Apostles Peter and Paul, Archbishop Benjamin Phiri called for responsible... Read more
Passage of budget reconciliation act sparks varied Catholic response
The president of the USCCB faulted the legislation for “unconscionable cuts to health care and food assistance, tax cuts that... Read more
Auxiliary vicar of Opus Dei charged with human trafficking and labor exploitation
The Argentine justice system has added the auxiliary vicar of Opus Dei as a defendant in a case involving the... Read more
Andrea Picciotti-Bayer named religious freedom award winner
The Religious Freedom Impact Award honors leaders who demonstrate “consistent, effective, and innovative leadership in advancing religious freedom.” Read more
Pope Leo XIV moves to the ‘second Vatican City,’ Castel Gandolfo
The pontiff will stay on the hilltop Vatican property “for a period of rest” from the afternoon of July 6... Read more
Bishop Barron urges court to strike down Washington law that targets seal of confession
Bishop Robert Barron on July 4 urged a federal court to strike down a Washington state law that would force... Read more
Pope Leo XIV appoints new president to lead Vatican’s child safeguarding commission
The prelate succeeds U.S.-born Cardinal Seán O’Malley, 81, the founding president of the safeguarding commission established by Pope Francis in... Read more
