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Not Just Another Martyr
There are two types of martyrs in our holy Catholic Church: white martyrs, who achieve a “bloodless” martyrdom through a heroic life of self-denial, ascetical practices, and daily sacrifice for …
Month: June 2026
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Pope establishes foundation to construct plant to provide energy to Vatican City (CWN)
Pope Leo XIV issued a chirograph, with accompanying statutes, establishing the Fratello Sole Foundation (Brother Sun Foundation).
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Alvarado, predecessor react to appointment as prefect of Dicastery for Communication (CWN)
Maria Montserrat (Montse) Alvarado said she was surprised by Pope Leo’s decision to appoint her as prefect of the Dicastery for Communication.
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Cardinal Cupich sees Magnifica Humanitas as ‘new lens’ for Church’s social doctrine (Vatican News)
Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago said in an interview that Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica Humanitas “provides us with a new lens through which to read the entire social doctrine …
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Pope, in video, offers prayer on the values in sports (CWN)
The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network released the video associated with Pope Leo’s prayer intention for June.
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John Paul II and America
President Ronald Reagan shaking hands with Pope John Paul II at the Miami airport on September 10, 1987. (Image: Wikimedia Commons) When he was elected Bishop of Rome on October …
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The Love That Moves the Sun
As SpaceX prepares for its initial public offering, touted as potentially the largest in history, the company’s mission statement has been much on my mind. Its terms are nothing if …
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Pontifical Mission Societies Assembly: Archbishop Sangalli affirms that “missionary conversion” is not an abstract concept
Rome – The “permanent missionary conversion” called for by Pope Leo XIV as an urgent imperative of our time is not a mere declaration of intent or an abstract concept. …
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The liturgical rite leads us back to what is essential, Pope says in audience on Vatican II (CWN)
Continuing his series of Wednesday general audiences on the Second Vatican Council and its documents, Pope Leo XIV spoke this morning on “Rite, sign, and symbol“ (video).
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Archbishop Hicks: New York’s Aid in Dying Act marks beginning of ‘new and frightening era’ (CWN)
Archbishop Ronald Hicks of New York lamented the state’s Aid in Dying Act, which will take effect on August 5.