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Pope Francis calls Russia to renew Ukraine grain deal
“I appeal to my brothers, the authorities of the Russian Federation, that the Black Sea Initiative be restored and grain... Read more
Shrine of Vryssi: The centuries-old Marian holy site you’ve probably never heard of
The centuries-old shrine on the island of Tinos, Greece, still draws pilgrims from around the local region. Read more
8 unique things to know about World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon
As pilgrims stream into Portugal for World Youth Day in Lisbon, here’s a preview of some of the more interesting... Read more
Shroud of Turin gets ‘true crime’ treatment in science-driven documentary
“The Shroud: Face to Face” is set for release in November 2023. Read more
Vatican announces Pope Francis’ Marseille visit schedule
In September, the pope will travel to France to meet with young people and bishops from around the world at... Read more
Off to WYD: Maryland family of 10 heads to Lisbon for special pilgrimage
The Love family, whose eight children range from ages 1–18, are heading to Portugal and will then visit holy sites... Read more
A pilgrimage in England traces GK Chesterton’s path in hope of his beatification
The 13th annual G.K. Chesterton Pilgrimage will begin at the church where the British writer was baptized. Read more
Parish named for Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus keeps the faith on Chicago’s South Side
A parish under the three siblings’ patronage celebrates unity as it marks the July 29 feast day of the three... Read more
Rome announces major construction project in preparation for 2025 Jubilee Year
In anticipation of the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, the city of Rome presented a major infrastructure project Friday. Read more
Mother Angelica’s ‘first daughter’ Sister Regina dies
Sister Regina first met Mother Angelica, founder of EWTN, while the former was a student at John Carroll High School... Read more
Catholic community grants wish of girl fighting cancer to see Luke Bryan live
Seven-year-old Mary Stegmueller is a fighter. She has been battling cancer since she was 4 years old, but her cancer... Read more
‘Sound of Freedom’ screening on Capitol Hill sparks call to track missing children in U.S.
Members of Congress recently viewed the popular anti-trafficking film, after which producer Eduardo Verástegui proposed draft legislation. Read more
Mike Pence at Catholic conference: ‘God is not done with America yet’
The former vice president, now an evangelical Protestant, emphasized his Catholic upbringing and pro-life convictions in a Napa keynote address. Read more
Police arrest man accused of vandalizing El Paso Catholic church
The Diocese of El Paso said it was “grateful to the El Paso Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation... Read more
Senate passes defense bill without pro-life, transgender care amendments
The vote sets up a standoff between the Senate and House as they try to hammer out a compromise version... Read more
Pope Francis continues ‘legacy’ appointments in naming Fernández’s successor
Pope Francis on Friday named Gabriel Antonio Mestre, 54, archbishop of the Diocese of La Plata, Argentina. Read more
Early voting on Ohio referendum high as November abortion vote hinges on outcome
The referendum, Issue 1, would amend the constitution to raise the threshold to 60% for such citizen-led initiatives like November’s... Read more
WYD: Young people ‘don’t need reefers or condoms’ to have a good time, Spanish bishop says
Bishop Demetrio Fernández of Córdoba, Spain, reflected on the upcoming World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, in his recent weekly... Read more
Vatican, Vietnam announce agreement on permanent papal representative
The announcement came Thursday during the visit of Vietnam’s President Vo Van Thuong to the Vatican. Read more
On Aug. 2, you can get this St. Francis-themed indulgence
The feast of Our Lady of the Angels of Portiuncula and its associated indulgence is a way to focus on... Read more
