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The Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in San Francisco The proposed settlement will ‘resolve all lawsuits’ regarding child sex abuse involving archdiocesan officials, the prelate said in a press release. ... read more

Colombia president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella announced on June 26 that he has begun visiting various Catholic shrines to entrust the country “to God’s protection.”On X, de la Espriella described his tour as “a journey of thanksgiving,” calling it “the pilgrimage of hope for the miracle homeland.”He noted that during the first stage, he visited ... read more

Abelardo De la Espriella visited the shrines of El Moro, Our Lady of the Remedies, and St. Peter Claver, and the Lord of Miracles minor basilica in a thanksgiving tour after winning the presidency. Colombia’s president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, during his tour of several Catholic shrines. | Credit: @delaespriella_style ... read more

The current debate over the Christian origins of feminism is a lot like the one over the Christian origins of America. It is argued that the Founders of America and the “first wave” feminists were mostly good Christian gentlemen and good Christian ladies, that they sought inspiration from the Christian Scriptures, and that, therefore, their ideas were essentially ... read more

Local parishes and Catholic nonprofits have mobilized across Venezuela to support earthquake victims, working alongside the U.S. government as it continues to expand disaster assistance. Father Edgar Magallanes, SJ, national director of Jesuit Refugee Service Venezuela, told “EWTN News Nightly” on June 29 that the situation in Venezuela is “getting bad,” as efforts are split between ... read more

“People in some areas feel invisible to the government, to the aid efforts,” Father Edgar Magallanes, SJ, national director of Jesuit Relief Services Venezuela, said. “But we’re working on it.” Volunteers carry boxes of humanitarian aid amid debris following earthquakes in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, Venezuela, on June 26, 2026. ... read more

The parents argue that their right to direct the upbringing of their children is in jeopardy. The state continues to defend the law. The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear parents’ challenge to a Washington state law on gender related services for minors on June 29, 2026. | Credit: Wolfgang ... read more

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a lawsuit from parents who are challenging a Washington state law that prevents youth shelters from immediately notifying parents when minors who run away from home are seeking gender transitions.Under the law, adopted in 2023, shelters that house runaway youth cannot immediately tell parents when a child is “seeking ... read more

Congressman challenges abortion activist Brandon Gill, a 32-year-old member of U.S. House of Representative from New Mexico grilled an abortion activist who appeared before a judicial hearing in April. Jessica Waters is a representative of the abortion industry whose research focuses on “reproductive rights law,” “abortion regulation” and “state control of reproductive decision-making.” Gill ... read more

The Archdiocese of San Francisco will offer abuse victims nearly $400 million as part of a broad settlement of the substantial number of sex abuse lawsuits brought against it. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said on June 29 that the proposed $395 million settlement would “resolve all lawsuits related to child sexual abuse” brought against the archdiocese ... read more

The proposed settlement will “resolve all lawsuits” regarding child sex abuse involving archdiocesan officials, the prelate said in a press release. The Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in San Francisco. | Credit: Sundry Photography/Shutterstock The Archdiocese of San Francisco will offer abuse victims ... read more

Catholic bishops, clergy, and hundreds of faithful processed across the U.S.–Mexico border to celebrate the contribution of immigrants in America ahead of the 250th anniversary of the nation.Catholic bishops, clergy, and hundreds of faithful attended the Border Mass 250 at Sacred Heart Church in Nogales, Arizona, on June 26, 2026. | Credit: Photo courtesy of ... read more

The Border Mass 250 included a conversation on immigration with U.S. Catholic bishops, celebration of a Mass, and a rosary procession across the international line. Bishop James Misko of Tucson, Arizona; Bishop John Dolan of Phoenix; Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Bishop Mark Seitz of El ... read more

Archbishop Ronald Hicks of New York takes a photo with members of the faithful at the Pontifical North American College in Rome on June 29, 2026. Hundreds of U.S. Catholics accompanied the four new U.S. metropolitan archbishops who received their pallia June 29 from Pope Leo XIV. ... read more

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has called for concrete steps to diffuse tensions in Sudan after the murder of Father Youhanna Al-Amin in the Nuba Mountains. Father Youhanna Al-Amin celebrates Mass. The priest, who served in Sudan for decades, was murdered June 19, 2026. | Credit: Photo courtesy of Aid to the ... read more