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Restoration, digitization of Vatican Library archives gets underway
The Vatican Library is the custodian of a major part of humanity’s literary heritage. That includes more than 80,000 ancient... Read more
Why the Philippines faces 9 vacant dioceses
Philippines may have nine vacant dioceses as bishops retire and transfer, creating urgent need for pastoral leadership in Catholic stronghold. Read more
How can 3 French saints spark missionary momentum? Leo’s call for spiritual renewal
The pope emphasized their shared spiritual trait: “They loved Jesus unreservedly in a simple, strong, and authentic way.” Read more
What did Jesus look like? New documentary explores 3 divine images
“The Face of Jesus” examines two images of Christ — the Shroud of Turin and the Veil of Manoppello —... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Marriage ‘not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman’
Marriage is “not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman: a love that... Read more
FULL TEXT: Homily of Pope Leo XIV on Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly
FULL TEXT: Homily of Pope Leo XIV on Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly. Read more
Canadian priest who survived school shooting, founded order is focus of new film
A new film, “Permission: Fr. Bob Bedard’s Vision for the Church,” looks at the life and ministry of the founder... Read more
How Christ’s ascension takes the training wheels off our faith
The celebration of the Ascension is an annual opportunity for us to focus on the implications Jesus’ return to the... Read more
‘Never its master’: Why Pope Leo says science must serve humanity
Pope Leo XIV praised a major bioethics summit in Rome for promoting science rooted in truth and respect for human... Read more
Eucharistic revival urges pilgrims to meet anti-Catholic protests with peace, prayer
The Diocese of Tulsa this week was host to the Drexel Route of the 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, which launched... Read more
Sierra Leone limits physical contact at Mass amid mpox outbreak
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week. Read more
PHOTOS: 45,000 attend Bruges’ Holy Blood Procession honoring Christ’s relic
The Medieval city of Bruges, Belgium, marked a centuries-old tradition with veneration of the UNESCO-honored Holy Blood Procession on the... Read more
In New York City, Antonia Acutis speaks of her son’s holy witness
“We are here to speak about Carlo. As you know, the canonization was delayed. But it was a beautiful surprise... Read more
Bishops of El Salvador oppose country being used as ‘international prison’
El Salvador’s Catholic bishops have published a pastoral letter warning of the risk of turning the Central American nation into... Read more
Pope Leo XIV ordains 11 new priests for Rome, urges transparent priesthood
Pope Leo XIV ordained 11 new priests for the Diocese of Rome during Saturday Mass, calling for priestly lives that... Read more
Barefoot and hungry pilgrims keep returning to Ireland’s most grueling pilgrimage
Lough Derg is renowned among the faithful for its physically grueling but spiritually uplifting three-day pilgrimage. Read more
Catholic ‘creative minority’ revitalizing Church in the Netherlands, Dutch cardinal says
The Church in the Netherlands is gaining momentum thanks to the “creative minority” of young people rediscovering the Catholic faith,... Read more
Trappist monks honor enslaved buried in unmarked graves with garden and Christ sculpture
The monks of Mepkin Abbey have unveiled a garden space honoring enslaved buried in unmarked graves on their South Carolina... Read more
French bishops condemn passage of euthanasia bill, call for compassionate alternatives
The amended version of the law was passed on May 27 with 305 votes in favor and 199 against. Read more
Pope Leo XIV set to obtain new Peruvian identity document
Pope Leo XIV has updated his personal information for a new Peruvian national identity document. Read more
