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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 this Sunday into a vibrant tapestry of color laid over the asphalt, June 29, 2025.

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, after bestowing the pallium on 54 new metropolitan archbishops on the Solemnity of Saints 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

Pope Leo XIV warned new archbishops on Sunday against following “the same old pastoral plans without experiencing interior renewal and... Read more

Pope Leo XIV spoke about unity on Sunday, June 29, after bestowing the pallium on 54 new metropolitan archbishops on the Solemnity of Saints 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

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday spoke about unity in the Catholic Church after bestowing the pallium on 54 new metropolitan... 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, Saturday, June 28, 2025

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

Jun 28, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The pro-life group Live Action spearheaded the event, which group founder Lila Rose said was the "largest grassroots effort" yet... 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

USCCB President Archbishop Timothy Broglio speaks at the bishops’ spring meeting, Thursday, June 13, 2024.

U.S. bishops urge Senate to act with ‘courage and creativity’ to protect the poor

Jun 27, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

“Congress must be consistent in protecting human life and dignity and make drastic changes to the bill to protect those... Read more

The U.S. Supreme Court on June 27, 2025, ruled Maryland parents can opt out of LGBT-themed lessons in public schools, upholding their right to the free exercise of their respective religions.

UPDATE: Supreme Court rules in favor of parents in LGBT curriculum dispute

Jun 27, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of Maryland parents who sued a school district over its refusal to... Read more

Pro-life activists participate in a Celebrate Life Day Rally at the Lincoln Memorial on June 24, 2023, in Washington, D.C.

Celebrate Life Weekend kicks off in Washington, DC

Jun 27, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

After a successful 2024 event, the Celebrate Life Weekend returns June 27–29 for three days of events that mark the... Read more

Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, patriarch of the Chaldean Church, speaks during a prayer vigil in 2014.

Iraqi bishop says imposing Iran regime change ‘can only worsen the situation’

Jun 27, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Here’s a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more

Pope Leo XIV ordains a priest in St. Peter’s Basilica on the solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday, June 27, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV ordains 32 priests on Sacred Heart feast

Jun 27, 2025

By Courtney Mares

Thousands of priests filled St. Peter’s Basilica for the June 27 Mass, the high point of this week’s Jubilee of... Read more

Monsignor Vito Buonanno and Dee Steel pose before the Lego model of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception offers tours for deaf and blind visitors

Jun 27, 2025

By Paris Apodaca

The Deaf and Blind Tour Initiative, which began holding tours in April, includes American Sign Language (ASL)-interpreted guides for the... Read more

Archbishops wear the pallium they received from Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica, June 29, 2014.

Pope Leo XIV to bestow pallium on these 8 U.S. archbishops

Jun 27, 2025

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Leo XIV will impose the pallia at a Mass for the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul in St.... Read more

Top, left to right: St. Catherine of Siena, St. John Paul II, Sacred Heart of Jesus, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, St. Francis de Sales. Bottom, left to right: St. John Henry Newman, St. Gertrude of Helfta, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and St. Thomas Aquinas.

Wisdom from 20 saints on the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Jun 27, 2025

By Courtney Mares

“Dilexit Nos,” meaning “He Loved Us,” describes how devotion to the heart of Christ “reappears in the spiritual journey of... Read more