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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 creation with Latin prayers in Castel Gandolfo gardens
“We should pray for the conversion of many people, in and outside of the Church, who still do not recognize... Read more
Pope thanks Cardinal Burke, who clashed with Francis, for 50 years of priestly ministry
The pope commended Burke’s pastoral witness, writing: “He has preached the precepts of the Gospel according to the heart of... Read more
Florida bishop: No problem with removing criminals, but ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is troubling
“Decency requires that we remember individuals being detained are fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters of distressed relatives,” Venice Bishop... Read more
Norwegian jubilee pilgrimage honors the feast day of St. Sunniva
On July 8, the feast day of St. Sunniva, Catholics from multiple countries arrived at Selja, an island just off... Read more
German bishops brace for budgetary blow amid financial crisis
The Diocese of Limburg — led by the chairman of the German Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Georg Bätzing — recorded its... Read more
Toulouse, France, archbishop names rape-convicted priest as chancellor
Archbishop Guy de Kerimel named Father Dominique Spina as chancellor and episcopal delegate for marriages. Read more
Court agreement limits Virginia’s enforcement of ‘conversion therapy’ ban for minors
The Founding Freedoms Law Center, which represented two Christian counselors in court, called the agreement a “major victory." Read more
Seven Weeks Coffee hits milestone in donations given to pro-life organizations
Seven Weeks Coffee, an American, pro-life coffee brand, announced July 7 that it has now donated $1 million to pro-life... Read more
Faith communities hold memorial services for flood victims in Texas
The church and school communities of the Texas Hill Country flood victims are rallying in support of the families with... Read more
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
Oratory priest in London calls Catholic politicians to confession before Communion
During a homily at the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Father Julian Large referred to the recent and... Read more
Judge says government must keep funding Planned Parenthood in spite of Medicaid cutoff
The court order partially halts a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that would have cut off Medicaid... Read more
IRS ends 70-year gag rule, says churches can now endorse political candidates
The IRS this week backed off a decades-old rule that churches and other nonprofits can openly endorse political candidates without... Read more
New museum in Turin, Italy, honors soon-to-be saint Pier Giorgio Frassati
Housed in the former rectory of the Church of Santa Maria di Piazza, the permanent exhibition, titled “Verso l’altro,” opened... Read more
‘Humility marches’ offer alternative to ‘pride’ parades in Philippines
Catholic groups including the Missionary Families of Christ, Singles for Christ, and Youth for Christ joined efforts to promote and... Read more
5 ways to sanctify your summer vacation and evangelize
A bishop, a mother, and a priest shared some tips for “sanctifying vacations” and summertime evangelizing. Read more
2 Midwest Catholic universities merge, set sights on preserving Catholic identity
Iowa’s St. Ambrose University in Davenport and Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids are merging in the hopes of making... Read more
How a teenage boy became a ‘ninja fighting hunger’
Austin Baron, a Notre Dame student and the founder of Knot Perfect, is using his participation on NBC’s “American Ninja... Read more
Report details killings, discrimination against religious minorities in post-Assad Syria
Allies of the new Syrian government and other non-state actors have continued violence and discrimination against Christians and others, according... Read more
