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Given our current cultural “disclosure” moment, the 1997 film Contact, based on Carl Sagan’s 1985 novel, has taken on a strangely prophetic quality. Nearly thirty years later, its themes are no longer confined to science fiction. Congressional hearings on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs, or UFOs), testimonies from military officials, and the Department of War’s release ... read more

Cardinal Robert McElroy of Washington, D.C., announced on June 3 that he had removed Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, a famed exorcist, “as an exorcist of the Archdiocese of Washington, and ended all affiliation between the archdiocese and the Saint Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal located in Washington, D.C.” ... read more

In December, I wrote about Maria von Trapp and, in particular, her book The Story of the Trapp Family Singers (1949), on which the famous musical The Sound of Music is based. Maria wrote several other books, which are also well worth reading. The family’s genuine and lived faith is beautifully shown through all of ... read more

Rome - The worldwide network of the Pontifical Mission Societies is today a vibrant reality, driven by “one simple goal: to bring the message of Jesus Christ to places and situations where ecclesial communities flourish. This mission can only bear fruit if we believe in the Resurrection.” At the close of the 2026 General Assembly ... read more

Yangon - Karuna Mission Social Solidarity , internationally known as Caritas Myanmar, celebrated its 25th anniversary, reaffirming its mission of charity and closeness to the poor and suffering. The Catholic aid organization, which supports over one million people annually through its extensive network, operates today in a dramatic context marked by the civil war following ... read more

In an interview with EWTN, Bishop Robert Barron discussed complex historical and ideological realities of religion in the public square.  ... read more

Pope Leo XIV reminded pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square that June is the month dedicated to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. ... read more

At the conclusion of his June 3 general audience, Pope Leo XIV encouraged Corpus Christi processions. ... read more

"This is an important step toward justice for Juan, and we're hopeful that we're getting closer to the true masterminds who ordered and paid for this crime," Fr. Carlos Orellana said. ... read more

"I think it's a positive step, but it's a very limited step, especially when dealing with something that's so complicated and complex in a single paragraph," said Fr. Bryan Massingale. ... read more

"Artificial intelligence exposes the limits of isolated expertise," Enzo Del Brocco writes.  ... read more

The program for consistory of cardinals scheduled for June 26-27 reveals several things about how Pope Leo XIV intends to govern the Church. ... read more

Among all things called one, the unity of the Divine Trinity holds the first place. —St. Bernard ... read more

The Roman Martyrology today commemorates St. Francis of Caracciolo (1563-1608). Three things made him stand out from his wealthy Neapolitan friends: he was powerfully drawn to our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, he fasted every Saturday in honor of the Virgin Mary, and he had a generous love for the poor. When he was seriously ... read more

What does the feminine genius have to say about AI? As the world increasingly turns to the Catholic Church for guidance on the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence, is the feminine genius being stifled out of the conversation? ... read more