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U.S. adults hold ‘nuanced’ opinions on religion in public schools, new polling shows

Jun 30, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

New polling from an Associated Press research center has found that U.S. adults hold “nuanced views about the role of... Read more

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20 bishops join interfaith letter against ICE funding boost in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Jun 30, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

An interfaith coalition of religious leaders, including 20 Catholic bishops, signed a letter urging lawmakers to vote against the “big,... Read more

The faithful take part in the Divine Liturgy at Our Lady of the Olive Church in Damascus, Syria, on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Churches in Syria resume liturgies amid heightened security and unease

Jun 30, 2025

By Souhail Lawand

Divine Liturgies were celebrated on Sunday, June 30, in Damascus, Syria — albeit with significantly lower attendance due to a... Read more

Pope Leo XIV meets with the delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople on June 28, 2025, at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV seeks to reestablish ‘full visible communion’ with Eastern Orthodox

Jun 30, 2025

By Andrés Henríquez

Pope Leo XIV received members of a delegation from the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate in a June 28 audience. Read more

Pope Leo prays the Angelus at the Vatican on June 30, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV denounces use of hunger as ‘weapon of war’ in message to UN conference

Jun 30, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Pope Leo XIV deplored the use of hunger as a “weapon of war” in a message to the U.N. Food... Read more

Faithful pray before a statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus during Croatia’s consecration ceremony on June 27, 2025, as the nation dedicated itself anew to Christ’s divine love following the tradition established by their ancestors at the Church of Our Miraculous Lady of Sinj.

Croatian bishops lead historic Sacred Heart consecration, marking 125th anniversary

Jun 30, 2025

By AC Wimmer

The consecration began at churches and chapels throughout Croatia, initiated by church bells ringing for five minutes before solemn Eucharistic... Read more

The “Hall of Constantine” is Raphael’s masterpiece, depicting Constantine’s victory over Maxentius at the Milvian Bridge.

Vatican exhibits Raphael’s legacy with the reopening of the Hall of Constantine

Jun 30, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

“In a way, we have rewritten the history of art,” explained Barbara Jatta, director of the Vatican Museums, during a... Read more

Bethany and Daniel Meola, a married couple with a special heart for adult children of divorce, created the Life-Giving Wounds apostolate, currently celebrating its five-year anniversary in 2025.

Catholic ministry helps adult children of divorce find healing and love

Jun 30, 2025

By Emily Chaffins

Life-Giving Wounds is empowering adults to heal from the wounds from their parents’ divorce. Read more

The British Parliament building in London.

British politician criticizes priest for refusing Communion over assisted dying vote

Jun 29, 2025

By AC Wimmer

The politician posted on social media that the incident raised “grave public interest” about pressure religious MPs faced. Read more

The Via della Conciliazione, the grand avenue leading to St. Peter’s Square in Rome, was transformed on Sunday, June 29, 2025, into a vibrant tapestry of color laid over the asphalt.

PHOTOS: Rome celebrates its patron saints with a burst of colorful flowers  

Jun 29, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

The Via della Conciliazione, the grand avenue leading to St. Peter’s Square, was transformed on Sunday into a vibrant tapestry... Read more

Pope Leo XIV spoke about unity on Sunday, June 29, 2025, after bestowing the pallium on 54 new metropolitan archbishops on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, patrons of the city of Rome.

Pope Leo XIV warns new archbishops against pastoral plans that repeat without renewing

Jun 29, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Speaking on the June 29 solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, Pope Leo XIV also called for maintaining ecclesial unity... Read more

Pope Leo XIV spoke about unity on Sunday, June 29, 2025, after bestowing the pallium on 54 new metropolitan archbishops on the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, patrons of the city of Rome.

Pope Leo XIV says the unity of the Church ‘is nourished by forgiveness and mutual trust’

Jun 29, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

“If Jesus trusts us, then we too can trust one another, in his name,” Pope Leo XIV said, extending his... Read more

Catholic speaker and author Kim Zember (left) and Zember on the set of her new podcast on EWTN, “Here I AM Stories,” with guest Angel Colon.

Catholic speaker Kim Zember in new EWTN podcast highlights LGBT conversion stories

Jun 29, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

A new EWTN podcast called “Here I AM Stories” features testimonies of people finding freedom through Christ’s love. Read more

One unique feature of the monastery at Subiaco is that it was built into the mountain. In any room, at least one wall is bare rock. During construction, the connection with the mountain was always preserved. Even above the main altar of the upper church, the rock juts out and looms overhead, enveloping the worship space like a vast cloak.

The cave in Subiaco where the Rule of St. Benedict was born

Jun 29, 2025

By Emma Silvestri

Over the centuries, a magnificent monastic complex was built around the Sacred Cave where St. Benedict developed his religious rule. Read more

Pro-life demonstrators take part in a rally calling for Planned Parenthood to be defunded in Denton, Texas, on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

Thousands rally across the U.S. urging Congress to defund Planned Parenthood

Jun 28, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Live Action spearheaded the event, which founder Lila Rose said was the “largest grassroots effort” yet to call for stripping... Read more

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Benedict XVI, Francis, and Leo XIV recommend this book, which warns of a world without God

Jun 28, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

The last three popes — Benedict XVI, Francis, and Leo XIV — have on more than one occasion recommended reading... Read more

Chase Crouse, founder of Hypuro Fit.

Catholic trainer merges faith and fitness in theology of the body-inspired program

Jun 28, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Hypuro Fit’s programing is rooted in St. John Paul II’s theology of the body and offers members one-on-one programs, fitness... Read more

Jesus and the disciples in Season 5 of “The Chosen.”

‘The Chosen’ actor on Season 6: ‘I’ve never seen the cast so focused’

Jun 28, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The cast of the hit series “The Chosen” was recently in Matera, Italy, filming the crucifixion of Jesus, which will... Read more

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More than 50% of U.S. adults support allowing Christian prayer in public schools

Jun 27, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

According to Pew Research Center, 52% of adults support allowing public school teachers to lead their classes in prayers that... Read more

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Supreme Court upholds Texas law mandating age verification for porn sites

Jun 27, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

In a 6-3 decision written by Justice Clarence Thomas, the court’s majority found that Texas is within its authority “to... Read more