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Finance experts launch report at Vatican on foreign debt relief

Finance experts launch report at Vatican on foreign debt relief

Hundreds of thousands march in Poland’s Corpus Christi processions

Hundreds of thousands march in Poland’s Corpus Christi processions

Traditionalist Catholics see evangelization potential of Latin Mass

Traditionalist Catholics see evangelization potential of Latin Mass

Juneteenth seen as day to reflect on freedom, ending racism and Black Catholics’ contributions

Juneteenth seen as day to reflect on freedom, ending racism and Black Catholics’ contributions

Deacon O’Donnell’s ‘normal’ faith life led to priestly vocation

Deacon O’Donnell’s ‘normal’ faith life led to priestly vocation

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Juneteenth

Juneteenth seen as day to reflect on freedom, ending racism and Black Catholics’ contributions

Simone Orendain

June 20, 2025

This year marks the 160th anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the last Confederate state that continued to uphold the practice of slavery two years after it was abolished in the country — an event marked by Juneteenth, a federal holiday since 2021.

Deacon O’Donnell’s ‘normal’ faith life led to priestly vocation

Christopher Gunty

June 20, 2025

Deacon Thomas P. O’Donnell started attending daily Mass more often, going to confession and eucharistic adoration and reading more about the faith. All this led to a deepening of his life.

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Fullerton church begins renovations

Katie V. Jones

June 19, 2025

Renovation work is well underway at St. Joseph Church in Fullerton, where a sweeping interior transformation of its more than 50-year-old sanctuary began in early June. Pews have been removed, carpeting torn up and construction crews are preparing the space for an upgrade parish leaders say reflects both practical needs and a renewed spiritual focus.

Deacon Alex Mwebaze is happy to call Maryland home

Katie V. Jones

June 19, 2025

Deacon Mwebaze, along with five other deacons, will be ordained as priests June 21 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland, marking the culmination of his journey to priesthood.

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JUBILEE

Finance experts launch report at Vatican on foreign debt relief

Cindy Wooden

June 20, 2025

The Holy Year 2025 can have a lasting impact on the world’s poorest countries if governments and international institutions embrace a key element of the biblical concept of jubilee by forgiving, restructuring or pausing foreign debt repayments, said a report commissioned by Pope Francis.

Hundreds of thousands march in Poland’s Corpus Christi processions

Katherine Ruddy

June 20, 2025

In Catholic Poland, Corpus Christi is more than a feast — it’s a nationwide act of faith.

Latin Mass

Traditionalist Catholics see evangelization potential of Latin Mass

Jonathan Luxmoore

June 20, 2025

Traditionalist Catholics have urged Pope Leo XIV to ease his predecessor’s restrictions on the Latin Mass, insisting the move was based on misunderstandings and is hampering a Western church revival.

Need for more Catholic Army chaplains to serve military flock as great as ever, say two priests

Kurt Jensen

June 20, 2025

It’s a question often asked about Catholic chaplains serving in the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services: Are there enough of them for the estimated 250,000 Catholics — 25 percent percent of the U.S. armed forces — serving worldwide?

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Question Corner: Do I need to attend my territorial parish?

Jenna Marie Cooper

June 19, 2025

While Catholics are free to attend Mass and otherwise be involved in the life of whatever parish they choose, in most cases, a Catholic’s official parish membership is determined by where they live.

The truth about transitions

Laura Kelly Fanucci

June 18, 2025

Life asks us to say yes through the pain. Jesus asks us to follow where we do not want to go.

A cry for unity

Michael R. Heinlein

June 18, 2025

Pope Leo has assumed the Petrine ministry as old ecclesial divisions have reared up anew and as heightened polarization has weakened the church’s unity and mission.

‘Public’ does not equal ‘state’ or ‘government’

George Weigel

June 18, 2025

The U.S. Supremes kicked the can down the road in St. Isidore. But the cause of school choice continues. And it will ultimately prevail, because it’s the will of “We, the People.”     

Thank you to a one-of-a-kind teacher

George P. Matysek Jr.

June 17, 2025

She had a gift – not just for teaching, but for connecting with people and making them feel seen and valued.

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