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Blessed Anacleto González Flores, martyr of the religious persecution that Mexico experienced in the 1920s.

San Antonio Archdiocese to commemorate martyr who fought for religious freedom in Mexico

Jul 10, 2025

By David Ramos

The Archdiocese of San Antonio will commemorate the 137th anniversary of the birth of Blessed Anacleto González Flores, the patron... Read more

The Diocese of Grand Rapids, Michigan, announced on June 29, 2025, a restructuring plan that will merge parishes in the face of a priest shortage.

Crippling priest shortage leads to restructuring of Grand Rapids Diocese

Jul 10, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

The Diocese of Grand Rapids, Michigan, has had just one ordination to the priesthood in the last two years and... Read more

Diogo Jota of the Liverpool soccer team.

Funeral of soccer star Diogo Jota: Tributes, mourning, and final farewell 

Jul 9, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The funeral of two Portuguese soccer players who died last Thursday in a traffic accident was held in an atmosphere... Read more

Canterbury Anglican Cathedral.

Historic Mass celebrated by papal nuncio at Anglican cathedral in rare event

Jul 9, 2025

By Madeleine Teahan

For the first time in modern history, the apostolic nuncio to the United Kingdom has celebrated Mass in England’s most... Read more

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops headquarters in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Catholic bishops: Church will not endorse political candidates despite IRS shift

Jul 9, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

USCCB Director of Public Affairs Chieko Noguchi released a statement to announce that the Church will not endorse political candidates,... Read more

The Vatican recognizes the pastoral value of the alleged apparitions of the Virgin Mary on Mount Zvir near the village of Litmanová in northwestern Slovakia from 1990 to 1995 and authorizes public worship, without commenting on the supernatural authenticity of the apparitions.

Vatican approves Marian devotion in Slovakia but doesn’t recognize apparitions

Jul 9, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith granted a nihil obstat of Marian devotion surrounding the alleged apparitions of... Read more

Thousands of young people at the opening Mass for JEMJ 2025 on July 4, 2025, at the shrine in Covadonga located in the Asturias province of Spain.

Youth event in Spain draws thousands who are embracing holiness

At the foot of the shrine in Covadonga located in Asturias province Spain, more than 1,700 young Catholics from 28... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Castel Gandolfo on July 9, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV receives Ukrainian president Zelenskyy at Castel Gandolfo

According to an official statement from the Holy See, the two leaders discussed the ongoing conflict and “the urgency of... Read more

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for the Care of Creation at Castel Gandolfo on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass for creation with Latin prayers in Castel Gandolfo gardens

Jul 9, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

“We should pray for the conversion of many people, in and outside of the Church, who still do not recognize... Read more

Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke during the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul in St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, June 29, 2019.

Pope thanks Cardinal Burke, who clashed with Francis, for 50 years of priestly ministry

Jul 9, 2025

By Courtney Mares

The pope commended Burke’s pastoral witness, writing: “He has preached the precepts of the Gospel according to the heart of... Read more

Rows of bunk beds line the interior of the so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility in the Florida Everglades, a repurposed training center now designated for holding immigrants. President Donald Trump appears in the background during a July 1, 2025, visit to the site, which has drawn criticism from Bishop Frank Dewane and other Catholic leaders.

Florida bishop: No problem with removing criminals, but ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is troubling

Jul 9, 2025

By Matt McDonald

“Decency requires that we remember individuals being detained are fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters of distressed relatives,” Venice Bishop... Read more

Oslo Coadjutor Bishop Fredrik Hansen speaks to “EWTN News Nightly” on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

Norwegian jubilee pilgrimage honors the feast day of St. Sunniva

Jul 9, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

On July 8, the feast day of St. Sunniva, Catholics from multiple countries arrived at Selja, an island just off... Read more

The Catholic Cathedral of Limburg in Hesse, Germany.

German bishops brace for budgetary blow amid financial crisis

Jul 9, 2025

By AC Wimmer

The Diocese of Limburg — led by the chairman of the German Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Georg Bätzing — recorded its... Read more

Archbishop Guy de Kerimel of Toulouse, France.

Toulouse, France, archbishop names rape-convicted priest as chancellor

Jul 9, 2025

By AC Wimmer

Archbishop Guy de Kerimel named Father Dominique Spina as chancellor and episcopal delegate for marriages. Read more

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Court agreement limits Virginia’s enforcement of ‘conversion therapy’ ban for minors

Jul 9, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The Founding Freedoms Law Center, which represented two Christian counselors in court, called the agreement a “major victory." Read more

Anton Krecic, founder of Seven Weeks Coffee.

Seven Weeks Coffee hits milestone in donations given to pro-life organizations

Jul 9, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Seven Weeks Coffee, an American, pro-life coffee brand, announced July 7 that it has now donated $1 million to pro-life... Read more

Camp Mystic alumnae sing songs after a memorial service on July 7, 2025, for the young campers who perished in floods last week.

Faith communities hold memorial services for flood victims in Texas 

Jul 8, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

The church and school communities of the Texas Hill Country flood victims are rallying in support of the families with... Read more

The tragedy points to the urgent need to provide support and accompaniment to priests, who often bear great responsibilities and challenges, usually alone.

Italian priest’s suicide underscores humanity of priests

The Catholic Church was profoundly shocked by the news of the death of Father Matteo Balzano, a 35-year-old priest who... Read more

The Brompton Oratory in London, with which the London Oratory School is associated.

Oratory priest in London calls Catholic politicians to confession before Communion

Jul 8, 2025

By Patrick J. Passmore

During a homily at the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Father Julian Large referred to the recent and... Read more

A Planned Parenthood facility in Minneapolis.

Judge says government must keep funding Planned Parenthood in spite of Medicaid cutoff

Jul 8, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

The court order partially halts a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that would have cut off Medicaid... Read more