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Pope Leo XIV updates the Constitution of the Vicariate of Rome, confirming the role of the Cardinal Vicar while entrusting coordination of the Vicariate's offices and administrative structure to the moderator curiae. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-06/pope-leo-xiv-updates-the-constitution-of-the-vicariate-of-rome.html

The letter sent by Pope Leo XIV to the Superior General of the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X is dated 29 June, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, two days before the Lefebvrists’ announced episcopal consecrations without a pontifical mandate, which would constitute a new schismatic act. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-06/pope-letter-appeal-society-st-pius-x.html

“In Liberia, education is more than the transmission of knowledge; it is a ministry of evangelization, healing, hope, and nation-building,” says Sr. Philomena W. Jappah, a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family, Education Secretary of the Diocese of Cape Palmas and National Coordinator for Catholic Schools in Liberia. Her daily work places her at the intersection of faith, education, and social transformation. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-06/sisters-project-liberia-education-hope-healing-holy-family.html

During the Mass for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to be inspired by the two Patrons of Rome who, despite their flaws, became extraordinary witnesses to the Gospel. He also invites the new Metropolitan Archbishops receiving their pallium to imitate the Lord and be Good Shepherds to the faithful entrusted to them. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-06/pope-leo-xiv-mass-homily-solemnity-of-saints-peter-and-paul-2026.html

Five water supply systems, built in partnership with the authorities of the Basketo, Semen Ari, and Geze Gofa districts, are now bringing clean water to local villages, together with support from the Comunità Volontari per il Mondo (CVM) - an Italian NGO that has been working in the country since 1980. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2026-06/italian-ngo-helps-bring-clean-water-to-villages-in-ethiopia.html

At the Angelus prayer, Pope Leo XIV says that true love requires us to be detached, accept loss, and provide hospitality to those in need. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-06/pope-leo-xiv-angelus-prayer-love-hospitality.html

As the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “The Silent Collapse and conversion of the Ego." Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-06/gospel-reflection-solemnity-saints-peter-and-paul.html

During the third session of the Extraordinary Consistory, the Cardinals reflected on the Church’s mission to foster goodness and build up society. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-06/extraordinary-consistory-cardinals-third-session-summary.html

Faced with the devastation caused by two earthquakes, Archbishop José Luis Azuaje Ayala is calling for an unrelenting search for the thousands of people still missing, urging civil society, private companies, and government agencies to "work together so that everyone can help address this difficult situation." Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-06/venezuela-caritas-president-priority-injured-search-for-survivor.html

Father Michele Sega, 29, a parochial vicar at a parish in the United States, recalls several highlights from a retreat organized by the Neocatechumenal Way with around 800 priests from North, Central, and South America. Among these highlights are their participation in the Pope’s general audience and a four-day mission in Italy, traveling in pairs and without money. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-06/neocatechumenal-way-retreat-italy-priests.html

As the Church celebrates the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “Preferring nothing whatever to Christ.” Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-06/gospel-reflection-13th-sunday-ordinary-time.html

At the prison in Lublin, Poland, inmates are offered the opportunity to pursue full-time university degrees in person from inside the prison as students of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin John Paul II. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/world/news/2026-06/prisoners-earn-degrees-at-the-catholic-university-of-lublin.html

Pope Leo XIV meets with leaders of the Synod continental bodies as they reflect on the implementation of the Synod on Synodality and the path toward the 2028 Ecclesial Assembly. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-06/pope-leo-xiv-synod-continental-leaders-ecclesial-assembly.html

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass to begin the Extraordinary Consistory and invites the Cardinals to reflect on the true freedom of faith and the gift of peace, stressing that "war is never worthy of humanity, and it is never blessed by God." Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-06/pope-at-consistory-opening-mass-war-is-never-blessed-by-god.html

Pope Leo XIV praises the value of sport in promoting growth of body and spirit, as he meets with the Italian Swimming Federation. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-06/pope-leo-xiv-audience-italian-swimming-federation.html

As part of the annual Peter's Pence collection, Catholics around the world are invited to support the Pope's universal mission of peace, hope, and charity by expressing our love and trust for the Successor of Peter through a donation, even a small offering. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-06/pope-leo-xiv-peters-pence-annual-collection.html

The English edition of “Freedom Under Grace” is set to hit bookshelves in September, bringing together homilies, addresses, messages, and letters written by Fr. Robert Francis Prevost during his years as Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-06/pope-leo-xiv-book-early-writings-freedom-under-grace.html

The Vatican Publishing House (LEV) has released the English edition of "The Lord Holds Us by the Hand,” which brings together previously unpublished homilies delivered by Pope Benedict XVI during private Masses celebrated during his pontificate and after his resignation. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-06/pope-benedict-xvi-unpublished-homilies-lord-holds-hand.html

The Catholic bishops of Kenya have called for a renewed commitment to the dignity of human life, justice, and national dialogue, expressing concern over the growing disregard for human life and the moral challenges facing the country. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/africa/news/2026-06/kenya-s-catholic-bishops-urge-respect-for-human-life-and-nationa.html

Pope Leo XIV meets with writers from around the world to mark the 100th anniversary of the Vatican Publishing House (LEV), reminding authors that writing is an act of humanity, truth, and the search for God. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-06/pope-leo-xiv-meets-writers-for-100-year-anniversary-of-lev.html

The Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments responds to the request made by the German Bishops, denying their petition for a lay person to preach the homily during Mass, even in exceptional cases, stating that the proclamation of the Word in the liturgical celebration is inseparable from the mission received sacramentally. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-06/vatican-dicastery-liturgy-sacraments-response-german-request.html

In his opening address at the conference at the Angelicum on the theme “Building fraternity through dialogue and collaboration,” Cardinal George Koovakad, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, highlights the role of different religious traditions in defending and promoting peace in an increasingly fragmented and polarized world. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-06/cardinal-koovakad-the-concept-of-fraternity-is-not-utopian-idea.html

On November 18, 1920, the USSR became the first country in the world to legalize abortion on request. According to Johnston’s Archive, more than 260 million abortions were performed during the 70 years of Soviet rule. The widespread legality and accessibility of the procedure contributed to the emergence of a so-called “abortion culture” within society. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-06/sisters-project-185-russia-kazakhstan-laypeople-clergy-for-life.html

Pope Leo XIV will meet with members of the College of Cardinals on June 26-27 for an Extraordinary Consistory focused on the current situation of the Church and the world, the pursuit of peace, and the implementation of the Synod. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-06/schedule-pope-leo-xiv-consistory-cardinals-june.html

 Beyond Our Horizons: Reflections on Disclosure Day and the Future of Faith Steven Spielberg’s latest science fiction thriller, Disclosure Day, has captured the global imagination. With its intense portrayal of government secrets, whistleblowers, and the long-awaited reveal of extraterrestrial life, the film forces us to confront a question that humanity has whispered about for centuries: Are we truly alone? The film masterfully weaves a narrative where the discovery of alien life brings the world to the brink of crisis, only to pivot toward a message of connection and understanding. As audiences leave theaters, many are left contemplating the implications, not just for our governments and technology, but for our deepest-held spiritual beliefs. The Catholic Perspective: A Theology of Infinite Creativity For those looking at this through a lens of faith, Disclosure Day raises a natural, albeit complex, inquiry: How would the Catholic Church, one of the world's oldest institutions, r...

The first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV, Magnifica Humanitas’, published on 26 May 2026, links the pursuit of language as a tool for peace to the synodal journey of the Church. In an interview with Vatican News, Father Justin Nkunzi, president of the Justice and Peace Commission in the Archdiocese of Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)—a region scarred by violent conflicts—explains how this language can become an instrument of peace not only in the DRC but in the whole Great Lakes Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/africa/news/2026-06/democratic-republic-of-congo-magnifica-humanitas-a-synodal-la.html

Pope Leo XIV meets with the members of the Jérôme Lejeune Foundation, and praises the French pediatrician and founder of modern genetics as a man who defended life and human dignity in favor of the common good. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-06/pope-leo-xiv-jerome-lejeune-foundation-audience.html

The Canadian Parliament passed a hate-crime statute, an Indian court acquitted a Missionaries of Charity sister of child trafficking after eight years, and more in this week's world news roundup.

The same decree also recognized the heroic virtues of Servant of God Sister Clara Andreu y Malferit.

Ryan Bomberger narrowly escaped abortion after being conceived in rape. After being adopted on Juneteenth, he speaks out against the abortion industry targeting unborn Black babies.

The pontiff addressed participants of the Borgo Dialogues at the Vatican on June 19.

The hermits have taken up residence in the historic hermitage of St. Torquatus to pray for the needs of the pope and the Church.

We need “to make sure that we are always aware of the stressors that come up in their lives. While they’re called to ministry, they are human first,” he said.

This year at its annual conference, the Society of Catholic Scientists offered a new workshop designed to prepare Catholic scientists to speak on science and faith topics in the public square.

“Personal growth in goodness, inner peace, and an understanding of truth emerged as some of the strongest motivations for exploring the Catholic faith,” according to a survey of adult converts.

Pope Leo XIV has a strong favorability rating among Catholics. Political leanings, however, affect how Catholics view the dynamic between the pope and the president.

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union expressed reservations about the EU's Return Regulation affecting persons illegally staying in the EU, emphasizing dignity and rights.

The “Front Royal Statement” by Catholic educators, bishops, and practitioners proposed “seven cardinal principles” for Catholic K-12 schools.

In response to a constitutional challenge filed by abortion advocacy groups purporting to represent Catholics and other Christians, pro-life organizations rallied outside the court in Santo Domingo.

The beatification Mass is scheduled for 2 p.m. CT on Sept. 24 at the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis.

Eight people died in the accident, which is under investigation.

The U.S. Catholic bishops had asked the Federal Trade Commission to scrutinize “false or unsupported claims” in ads that promote hormone therapy drugs.

Celebrations will culminate next year with a closing Mass at the renovated Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, which Bishop Larry Silva described as a “sending forth” for missionaries.

Fortune Aimaya Losike, 15, chose to save the lives of other girls before the ceiling of the dormitory caved in on her.

At the funeral Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pontiff praised the late Italian cardinal’s humble service, trust in God, and commitment to truth.

The pope addressed members of the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches at the Vatican on June 18.

The president of Peru had a nearly two-hour private meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on June 18.

During their ad limina visit to Rome, the bishops of Hong Kong and Macau reflect on missionary renewal, ecclesial communion, and the lived experience of synodality through dialogue, listening, and shared discernment with Pope Leo XIV. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-06/bishops-hong-kong-macau-ad-limina-visit-synodality-renewal-hope.html

The Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico, had asked a district court to block the deposit of the funds while it fights the government's attempts.

On June 18, the pope issued a decree recognizing the heroic virtue of the foundress of the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate in New York, among several others.

The pontiff met with the board of governors of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on June 18.

Catholic priests in the Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo have raised alarm over what they describe as a worsening wave of insecurity targeting ecclesial institutions.

Fidelity to God, family, and country are the founding principles that bind American society together, according to Princeton University professor Robert P. George.

Architect of the Italian Church’s “cultural project,” he led high‑stakes fights over life, family, and secularism while seeking to re‑anchor Catholic witness in national culture.

The relic needs to be relocated because the convent where it is kept is scheduled to close due to a lack of vocations.

Bishop Ramón Castro said Catholics need to work together as a team, emphasizing Christ's saving action amid trials and pointing out the need for more laborers in Christ's vineyard, the Church.

The unreliability of electricity in Cuba has limited the production of Communion hosts, forcing the Cuban Church to ask bishops and priest to ration the distribution of the Eucharist.

On Wednesday, Labour member of Parliament Lauren Edwards reintroduced the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which failed to pass the House of Lords in April.

Cardinal George Koovakad, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, met with President Ilham Aliyev and religious leaders in Baku during his 15–19 June visit, underlining the importance of tolerance, multiculturalism, and continued cooperation between the Holy See and Azerbaijan to strengthen peaceful coexistence among different faith communities. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-06/cardinal-koovakad-in-azerbaijan-to-renew-dialogue.html

A viral online controversy revived the claim that Iceland aborts nearly every baby with Down syndrome; Catholic sources on the ground and Iceland's own data point to a more complicated reality.

During the inauguration, Prague's archbishop performed an unusual rite of “awakening” the new organ, addressing the instrument and asking it to fill the cathedral with music.

The pontiff reflected on his recent apostolic journey to Spain during his general audience on June 17.

God's "divine love gives meaning to the life of every person and, far from ending with death, invites us to a new fullness in eternity,” the pope said.

Pope Leo XIV urges participants in the first 'Borgo Laudato si’ Dialogues' to foster a new model of moral leadership and to help build a 'civilisation of love' in the face of growing dehumanisation. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-06/pope-building-the-civilization-of-love-requires-courage.html

Archbishop Bashar Matti Warda appealed to the Chaldean Patriarch Paul III Nona to be a voice for Ankawa, Iraq's largest Christian district.

Nicaraguan auxiliary bishop Silvio Báez, reflecting on Jesus' empowering of the Twelve Apostles to drive out demons, drew an analogy to resisting today's dictatorships.

Bishop Mark Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston is urging Catholics to reflect on the nation’s blessings and shortcomings while renewing their commitment to faith, human dignity, and the common good.

“We are brought together by love for Colombia and the certainty that, without God, we will not be able to build the civilization of love we all long for, nor sustain our common home,” they said.

The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) said it plans to consecrate four priests as bishops on July 1 without the permission of Pope Leo XIV.

The school has fought against the release of the report detailing its handling of abuse allegations connected to Theodore McCarrick.

The Legislature "can leave it up to a vote of the people" if it does not want to abolish capital punishment outright, the governor said.

Pope Leo XIV approves the beatification of 20 priests martyred in hatred of the faith during the Spanish Civil War and recognises the heroic virtues of five Servants of God whose lives were marked by missionary zeal, charity, prayer, and faithful service to the Church. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-06/pope-decrees-beatification-martyrs-spanish-civil-war-venerables.html

From Westminster Hall to the U.N., popes have been invited to address civic assemblies during their travels. How have they used these speeches to challenge leaders on life, economics, and migration?

In a video message to the Austrian World Summit, the pope urged believers, wealthy nations, and religious communities to help build a “culture of care” for the environment.

Pope Leo XIV meets with representatives of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and encourages them to be beacons of hope, peace, and unity in a world marked by violence and division. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-06/pope-leo-xiv-hebrew-university-jerusalem-israel.html

In a message to Italian newspaper L’Adige, the pope urged journalists to resist "artificial polarizations" and serve as "instruments of truth."

Anna Minj, nominated to a reserved seat by the governing party, used her first budget-session address to urge that new funds actually reach Bangladesh's poorest ethnic communities.

The National Dialogue for Peace, a Church-led organization in Mexico, is calling a day of remembrance for the victims of violence.

“This is certainly deliberate,” Ukraine Freedom Project Founder Steven Moore said of the attack on the historic 11th-century Dormition Cathedral of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra.

A conference organized by the Catholic Church emphasized the need to address issues of growing concern as nations and private actors are increasingly involved in space exploration and activities.

Assisted suicide is a leading cause of death in the North American country 10 years after it was legalized, but pro-life advocates are continuing to push back.

The Northern Ireland city kicked off a worldwide Eucharistic procession honoring the Blessed Mother, coordinated at the same time across six continents.

Having priests come to celebrate Mass at home is “one of the rare privileges of this life,” Vice President JD Vance said.

Pope Leo XIV addressed a delegation of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, encouraging them to preserve and promote "the inestimable treasures incarnated by all the Eastern Churches."

The U.S. Catholic bishops have backed the lawsuit brought by Jewish resident Daniel Grand against the city of University Heights, Ohio, in a dispute over a planned prayer group.

In 2026, the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated on the Feast of Saints Anne and Joachim, the grandparents of Jesus.

The Colombian bishops emphasized that their statements are intended to offer criteria for reflection inspired by the Gospel and should not be exploited for partisan political purposes.

Punjab authorities have seized Ewing Hall, a century-old building tied to Lahore's Forman Christian College, as Christian leaders and rights groups warn it could be lost for good.

The participants in the “Scegliamo della Vita” March opposed Italy's existing abortion laws and proposals to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Catholics, Lutherans, Pentecostals, and evangelicals marched together for the unborn through a rainy Oslo in Norway's first major March for Life in some 40 years.

The pontiff addressed representatives of the United Jewish Appeal-Federation of New York on June 15.

More than six decades after Archbishop Josef Karel Matocha died under communist internment, a Czech court has formally recognized his imprisonment as unlawful.

Israel is not a party to the deal, however, and launched airstrikes on Beirut after Hezbollah launched projectiles into Israel on Sunday.

At the Angelus, the pontiff said Christ sees the wounds of war, broken families, and young people misled by false ideals.

Bishop Earl Boyea ordained four new priests at a local Lansing parish, urging them to "drink the cup which the Lord gives" as they begin their ministry.

“H.U.G.” — which stands for "Here, Understood, and Gently held" — is a book made up of over 30 testimonies from women who have walked through miscarriage and pregnancy loss.

Archbishop Nelson Pérez dedicated the perpetual adoration chapel an archdiocesan shrine during an opening event at the site on June 12.

Pro-life and abortion-related news you may have missed this week.

Bishops in Northern Ireland call for peace, abuse victims in Australia clash with diocese, anti-Catholic legislation in France fails, Zimbabwe, and more in this week’s Catholic world news roundup.

Kenyan police have arrested a suspect in the May 2025 murder of Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett, who was shot while returning from a Eucharistic celebration in Kenya’s troubled Kerio Valley region.

A delegation from the Episcopal Conference of the Pacific, led by its President Archbishop Ryan Jiminez, presents recommendations to Vatican Dicasteries from a comprehensive review of the Pacific Regional Seminary, in its effort to bolster priestly formation across Oceania. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-06/pacific-bishops-vatican-strengthen-seminary-formation-jiminez.html

The Holy Father's visit from June 6–12 took him to Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands.

On June 13 the Church celebrates St. Anthony of Padua, whose widespread popularity can be traced to his efforts at reaching out as a neighbor to all.

The proposed legislation would fast-track euthanasia requests, effectively reducing the opportunities for appeals and extended legal challenges.

The young girl described to Pope Leo, through her sense of touch, how she perceives the Tower of Jesus Christ, the tallest at the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona.

The bishops' conferences of the G7 countries emphasized the dignity of the human person amid ongoing wars, technological innovation, environmental concern, and global economic inequity.

“We condemn in the strongest terms this action and affirm that hate has no place in our country, our city, and our hearts,” the archbishop of Chicago said.

The move comes amid mounting evidence linking heavy social media use to increased rates of anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, and distorted body image among youth.

The Holy Father's remarks were read at the 2026 Canterbury Medal Gala, an annual event held by the nonprofit law firm that represents clients who are defending their religious liberty in court.

The Holy Father spent a week in Spain meeting with Catholic and civic leaders, visiting historic sites, and holding major papal Masses.

Church leaders launched a six-month journey for the Marian icon, which will travel to more than 50 churches before its permanent installation at the Manila Cathedral in December.

The World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests takes place every year on the solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

The pope urged migrants to embrace integration while warning traffickers that they “will have to appear before divine justice.”

At Las Raíces reception center in Spain’s Canary Islands, the pope heard testimonies from migrants who risked their lives crossing the Atlantic and urged a more humane response rooted in dignity.

This year, the solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated on June 12.

The bishops entrusted the nation to the love and care of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to accompany the country’s 250th anniversary.

Referring to the sea surrounding the island, he said it represents the difficulties of life, quoting St. Augustine: “No one is able to cross the sea of this world unless borne by the cross of Christ.”

U.S. bishops planned pastoral activity related to the Intercontinental Guadalupan Novena anticipating the fifth centennial of the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 2031.

Speaking at a pilgrimage organized by Aid to the Church in Need in Switzerland, the prelate highlighted the witness of Christian martyrs across denominations.

The document, also known as “the Dallas Charter,” is a set of procedures originally established in 2002 to address allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy.

Coach Nick Rolovich launched a suit against Washington State University several years ago after he was fired by the school for refusing the COVID-19 shot.

Fr. Faustin John Mlelwa, an Augustinian priest and parish priest of Sant Augustin Parish in Barcelona, Spain, has described the recent visit of Pope Leo XIV to Barcelona and, in particular, to his parish as a blessing. Tanzanian-born Fr. Mlelwa shared the story of his priestly mission in Barcelona with Vatican News. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/africa/news/2026-06/papal-visit-inspires-barcelona-parish-to-continue-mission-of-ser.html

With plans developed by the Catholic University of Paraguay and financing from a state entity, the government will proceed with the project.

Laws that allow doctors to help kill their patients risk a "deadly and discriminatory system" for disabled individuals, suits argue.

Pope Leo XIV meets with representatives of the United Jewish Appeal-Federation of New York on Monday, thanking the organization for work to help vulnerable populations, and stressing that in a world still wounded by division and conflict, the Vatican II Declaration 'Nostra aetate' called us "to move beyond past misunderstandings toward collaboration for the common good." Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-06/pope-leo-xiv-meets-united-jewish-appeal-federation-of-new-york.html

Under the new law, “mother” would be replaced with “gestating parent,” and "father" would become “non-gestating parent."

Dartmouth provost and former Notre Dame dean Santiago Schnell called on U.S. bishops to take a more active role in safeguarding Catholic identity in education.

Addressing humanitarian leaders from across Asia in Bangkok, the president of Caritas Internationalis said the Church's charity must stay close to the poor even as global funding declines.

The Strasbourg court found that a Bulgarian city's vaguely worded ban on “religious propaganda” breached the right to freedom of religion under the European Convention.

At Arguineguín, once dubbed the “dock of shame,” the pope denounced human traffickers and defended the right not to be forced to leave one’s homeland.

Thousands gathered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on June 10 for Mass and a Eucharistic procession through downtown Baltimore.