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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.
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Vatican newspaper draws attention to renewed Israeli attacks on Lebanon (CWN)
In a prominent front-page article in its June 2 edition, the Vatican newspaper highlighted Israel’s renewed attacks on southern Lebanon.
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Papal message will highlight war’s environmental consequences (CWN)
Pope Leo XIV’s message for the upcoming World Day of Prayer for Creation (background) will highlight the relation between war and environmental degradation, according to an announcement from the Dicastery …
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Extra, extra! News and views for Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Theology of the Shoddy (Catholic Culture): “The Theology of the Body Institute (TOBI) recently released a piece of content which received an abnormal amount of attention, much of it negative.” …
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Relics of French nun who experienced visions of Jesus will come to the U.S. in June
The relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the French Visitation sister who experienced visions of Jesus revealing his Sacred Heart, will be present with the U.S. bishops in Orlando, Florida, when they consecrate …