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FBI investigates vandalism incident at Pennsylvania Catholic church
Bishop Mark Eckman said in a July 19 statement that St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church in Pleasant Hills had been... Read more
Cardinal Pizzaballa: ‘Christ is not absent from Gaza’ amid war
While expressing particular solidarity with Christian communities in Gaza, the cardinal emphasized that the Church’s “mission” in Gaza is open... Read more
Swiss politician faces court after firing 20 shots at image of Mary and Jesus
The Zurich public prosecutor’s office accuses Sanija Ameti of publicly disparaging religious beliefs and disturbing religious peace. Read more
Mississippi launches MAMA program to support moms, families, and pro-life values
Mississippi is promoting family, motherhood, and pro-life policies through its Mississippi Access to Maternal Assistance (MAMA) program. Read more
National congress for laity in Angola ‘decisive milestone for Church’
The upcoming July 24–25 congress marks the resumption of a four-year cycle of coordination of the laity that was interrupted... Read more
St. Mary Magdalene: The first witness to the Resurrection
Once known as a sinful woman, Mary Magdalene became the Apostle to the Apostles and the first witness to the... Read more
Catholics reflect on 100th anniversary of Scopes trial, 1920s evolution debate
On July 21, 1925 — a century ago today — substitute teacher John T. Scopes was found guilty of violating... Read more
Pastor of Gaza church hit by Israeli fire: ‘We are in God’s grace and we persevere in faith’
The pastor of the only Catholic church in Gaza, Argentine priest Father Gabriel Romanelli, posted a video on his YouTube... Read more
Pope Leo XIV visits home for elderly in Castel Gandolfo: ‘Age doesn’t matter’
After spending time praying in the chapel, the Holy Father personally greeted approximately 20 elderly people, all between the ages... Read more
Family gives ‘Da Pope’ Chicago Bears T-shirt to Pope Leo XIV
Marcel and Ann Muñoz, along with their three children, met Pope Leo XIV after Mass on July 20 at the... Read more
Lawmakers introduce resolution condemning Christian persecution abroad
A joint resolution introduced in the U.S. House and Senate last week condemns the persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority countries... Read more
Bishop Barron to address U.S. pilgrims in Rome during Jubilee of Youth
More than 3,500 young American pilgrims are expected at a special event in Rome on July 30 during the global... Read more
Palestine’s president calls Pope Leo XIV concerning Holy Land conflict
Pope Leo XIV on Monday spoke with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who called the pope to discuss the conflict in... Read more
Innovative Filipino Catholic center to open in California
A first-of-its-kind Filipino Catholic center is set to open in Anaheim, California, offering a new spiritual and cultural landmark for... Read more
Cologne Archdiocese calls canonical complaint ‘baseless’ as abuse survivors accuse cardinal
The Archdiocese of Cologne has dismissed a canonical complaint filed against Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki by German abuse survivors to... Read more
Church dedicated to Mary in popular Canadian resort town ‘mirrors area’s natural beauty’
The only Catholic church in the popular ski resort town of Whistler, British Columbia, Our Lady of the Mountains Parish... Read more
Pope Leo XIV marks moon landing anniversary with call to U.S. astronaut Buzz Aldrin
Pope Leo XIV marked the 56th anniversary of the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing with a video call to U.S.... Read more
Tattoo shop in Times Square is a ‘ministry for the Miraculous Medal’
Times Square Tattoo in New York City is more than a tattoo parlor — it’s a “ministry for the Miraculous... Read more
Pope Leo XIV prays by name for Gaza parish strike victims, renews plea for ceasefire
“I express my profound sadness regarding last Thursday’s attack by the Israeli army on the Catholic Parish of the Holy... Read more
Pope Leo XIV: Summer is a time to savor prayerful moments with God
Pope Leo XIV, who is on summer holiday at the papal estate in Castel Gandolfo, encouraged people in his Sunday... Read more
