world news NewsVaticanWorld News Pope Leo XIV will escape Rome’s heat in July by going to papal villa Carol GlatzJune 17, 20253 min read Pope Leo XIV will spend two weeks of July at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, bringing back a centuries-old tradition that had been suspended by Pope Francis. FeatureNewsWorld NewsWorship & Sacraments Almost half of U.S. adults have Catholic connection, but Mass makes significant difference in Catholic identity Gina ChristianJune 17, 20257 min read Close to half of the nation’s adults have a personal or family connection to Catholicism, but Mass attendance makes for significant differences in what Catholics say is essential to their identity. Conflict in the Middle EastFeatureNewsWorld News U.S. bishop calls for ardent prayer, diplomacy as Israel-Iran strikes continue Gina ChristianJune 16, 20253 min read A U.S. bishop called for ardent prayer and robust diplomacy, as Israel and Iran traded strikes for the fourth day. Gun ViolenceNewsWorld News Suspect arrested for murdering Minnesota lawmaker, husband Joe RuffJune 16, 20256 min read A man suspected of killing Democratic State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, was arrested June 15 after a nearly two-day manhunt that authorities described as the largest in state history. Arts & CultureNewsWorld News Iconic Sacre-Coeur Basilica in Paris celebrates its 150th birthday Caroline de SuryJune 16, 20256 min read The famed Sacré-Coeur, or Basilica of the Sacred Heart, which Émile Zola called a “stone host placed on the open wound of the city,” celebrates the 150th anniversary of the laying of its first stone. EnvironmentNewsVaticanWorld News Pope urges Madagascar’s bishops to protect creation as prophetic mission Justin McLellanJune 16, 20253 min read Pope Leo XIV asked Madagascar’s bishops to embrace the care of creation as a central part of their prophetic ministry, calling on them to safeguard the unique ecological beauty and fragility of their homeland. NewsReligious FreedomVaticanWorld News At audience with martyr’s mother, pope prays for peace in Congo Cindy WoodenJune 16, 20253 min read In the presence of the mother of the newly beatified martyr, Pope Leo XIV prayed that Blessed Floribert Bwana Chui would intercede to finally bring peace to Congo. NewsVaticanWorld News Sharing joy of discovery contributes to peace, pope tells astronomers Carol GlatzJune 16, 20253 min read Scientific discovery and knowledge are meant to benefit all of humanity, Pope Leo XIV told young astronomers. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope addresses instances of violence against Christians, prays for peace Justin McLellanJune 16, 20253 min read Pope Leo XIV decried escalating violence around the world, spotlighting attacks against Christian communities and calling for peace and justice in conflict-ridden areas. BishopsCatholic CharitiesImmigration and MigrationNewsWorld News USCCB, Catholic Charities among 200 NGOs in House probe on migrant aid OSV NewsJune 16, 20253 min read The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Charities USA are among more than 200 non-governmental organizations named in a congressional probe for aiding immigrants its leaders call “inadmissible aliens” during former President Joe Biden’s administration. Previous 1 … 128 129 130 … 823 Next