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The city of Birmingham in the United Kingdom is the site of the WeBelieve festival from July 25–28, 2025.

England’s WeBelieve festival to showcase beauty and diversity of the Catholic Church

Jun 11, 2025

By Heather Tomlinson

The historic Catholic festival in the U.K. will blend tradition and worship with a focus on unity. Read more

Young people hold crosses as they arrive for Mass during the traditional Pentecostal pilgrimage from Paris to Chartres, in Sonchamp, near Paris, on June 8, 2025.

Chartres pilgrimage draws 19,000 in show of faith and tradition

Jun 10, 2025

By AC Wimmer

The three-day trek from Paris to Chartres represents a demanding challenge — both physical and spiritual — that continues to... Read more

Cardinal Anders Arborelius of Stockholm at the consistory in St. Peter’s Basilica on June 28, 2017.

Swedish cardinal reflects on conclave, says he’s ‘grateful’ for Pope Leo XIV

Jun 9, 2025

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Swedish Cardinal Anders Arborelius said the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV “was first and foremost a unifying experience.” Read more

Over 10,000 pilgrims joined together at the national Marian shrine in Knock, Ireland, to mark the 40th anniversary of the All Ireland Rosary Rally on June 8, 2025.

Over 10,000 pilgrims gather in Knock, Ireland, for 40th All Ireland Rosary Rally

Jun 9, 2025

By Patrick J. Passmore

This past weekend, over 10,000 pilgrims joined together at the national Marian shrine in Knock, Ireland, to mark the 40th... Read more

Three teen brothers from Ireland have turned their admiration for Blessed Carlo Acutis into a movie called “Lego Movie — The Incredible Life of Carlo Acutis.”

Irish teens inspired by Carlo Acutis make Lego film of his life

Jun 9, 2025

By Patrick J. Passmore

The short film called “Lego Movie — The Incredible Life of Carlo Acutis” is now available on YouTube under the... Read more

Lois McLatchie Miller and Chris Elston were arrested by Belgian police June 5, 2025, while advocating for child protection from transgender medical treatments.

Belgian police arrest pro-life, child advocates for protesting child transgender procedures

Jun 7, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

The demonstrators were surrounded by an angry mob as they held signs that read “Children are never born in the... Read more

Eighteen thousand pilgrims make their way to Chartres through the French fields at sunrise during the 2024 Paris to Chartres pilgrimage.

Record 19,000 young Catholics to walk Paris-Chartres pilgrimage amid Vatican scrutiny

Jun 5, 2025

By Bénédicte Cedergren

Organized by the French Notre-Dame de Chrétienté association, the three-day walking journey is set to take place this year from... Read more

Easter Vigil in Dublin, Ireland.

Record number of adults baptized in Dublin as faith grows among young Irish

Jun 5, 2025

By Patrick J. Passmore

Church leaders in Dublin say Ireland’s increase in adult baptisms is a journey of accompaniment and catechesis. Read more

Sister Angela Musolesi served as an assistant to renowned exorcist priest Gabriel Amorth for 28 years.

Angela Musolesi, assistant to exorcist Father Gabriel Amorth: ‘The devil is afraid of me’

Jun 4, 2025

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

A Franciscan nun, Sister Angela Musolesi collaborated for 28 years with the renowned Italian priest and exorcist Father Gabriel Amorth. Read more

Bern, Switzerland.

Switzerland’s largest Catholic women’s group drops ‘Catholic’ from name

Jun 3, 2025

By Alexander Folz

Originally founded a century ago, the Swiss Catholic Women’s Federation was established to preserve Catholic life in families, communities, and... Read more

Karol Nawrocki, presidential candidate of the Law and Justice Party (PiS), speaks to supporters following the Polish presidential runoff election on June 1, 2025.

Karol Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election with Catholic values platform

Jun 2, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Karol Nawrocki vowed to maintain close ties between the Polish government and the Catholic Church, saying he views it as... Read more

In the morning, the Holy Blood is venerated in St. Salvator Cathedral during a Eucharistic celebration, with archbishop of Tehran Cardinal Dominique Mathieu concelebrating. Then during the procession, he carries the reliquary for part of the route on May 29, 2025.

PHOTOS: 45,000 attend Bruges’ Holy Blood Procession honoring Christ’s relic

May 31, 2025

By Thomas Philipp Reiter

The Medieval city of Bruges, Belgium, marked a centuries-old tradition with veneration of the UNESCO-honored Holy Blood Procession on the... Read more

Just a mention of Lough Derg summons tales of sleep deprivation, discomfort, and hunger, but it’s a deeply spiritual place of renewal and hope, from which faithful pilgrims often emerge reborn through the rituals of self-purification.

Barefoot and hungry pilgrims keep returning to Ireland’s most grueling pilgrimage

May 31, 2025

By Patrick J. Passmore

Lough Derg is renowned among the faithful for its physically grueling but spiritually uplifting three-day pilgrimage.  Read more

An attendee prays the rosary during a demonstration called by the association “La Marche pour la vie” against abortion and euthanasia in Versailles, southwest of Paris, on March 4, 2024.

French bishops condemn passage of euthanasia bill, call for compassionate alternatives

May 31, 2025

By Solène Tadié

The amended version of the law was passed on May 27 with 305 votes in favor and 199 against. Read more

The Paderborn Cathedral in Germany

German archdiocese distances itself from controversial performance in cathedral

May 29, 2025

By Alexander Folz

The Archdiocese of Paderborn in western Germany expressed regret that the staging had “hurt religious feelings” and has since initiated... Read more

The case containing the body of St.Teresa of Ávila after an extraordinary public exposition in 2025.

More than 90,000 people venerated body of St. Teresa of Ávila during public exposition

May 28, 2025

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

Approximately 93,000 faithful venerated the body of St. Teresa of Jesus (Ávila), which was publicly exhibited May 11–25 for the... Read more

Cardinal Louis Raphaël Sako, patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, presides over a celebratory liturgy at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on the occasion of the World Day of Eastern Christians on May 25, 2025.

Eastern icons at Notre-Dame in Paris: A step toward greater unity?

May 27, 2025

By Souhail Lawand

On the World Day of Eastern Christians, a liturgy was celebrated at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on Sunday, May 25,... Read more

The Lecceto hermitage near Siena, Italy.

Augustinian nuns of Lecceto reflect on life of prayer and friendship with Pope Leo XIV

May 27, 2025

By Veronica Giacometti

Sister Sara Maria of the Augustinian nuns of Lecceto speaks about the activities of the monastery in the province of... Read more

Casamari Abbey in Italy.

Casamari Abbey: Cistercian art, ancient remedies, and praying monks

May 26, 2025

By Emma Silvestri

The monastery of Casamari in Italy was built in the 11th century on the foundations of a temple dedicated to... Read more

Pope Leo XIV prays at St. Mary Major, May 25, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV prays before the icon of Mary, ‘Health of the Roman People,’ in St. Mary Major

May 25, 2025

By David Ramos

Pope Leo XIV prayed at the Basilica of St. Mary Major following the Mass where he took possession of the... Read more