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Archbishop John Rodrigues of Bombay (Mumbai), India’s largest city, warned in a recent pastoral letter that the “’Ecumenical Catholic Church of Christ’ is not in full communion with the Catholic Church under the leadership of the Successor of St. Peter, Pope Leo XIV.” “In an age of confusion and misinformation, we must remain rooted ... read more

Pope Leo XIV departed this morning from Rome Fiumicino Airport for Spain on his fourth international apostolic journey (program), following previous trips to Turkey and Lebanon (November 27-December 2), Monaco (March 28), and Algeria, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea (April 13-23). ... read more

A Philippine cardinal today came to the defense of Father Flavie Villanueva, S.V.D., after 18 former soldiers accused the priest, a human rights activist, of receiving kickbacks. “I have known Fr. Flavie for many years and have witnessed firsthand his unwavering commitment to the human dignity of the poorest of the poor, especially ... read more

Parents and their children are being encouraged to stay rooted in the faith during the summer months by taking part in the 30 Days to an Intentional Catholic Summer program from Spirit Juice Kids.Spirit Juice Kids is best known for its YouTube Channel, Juice Box, where it creates faith-based content for children, specifically targeting 3- ... read more

Spirit Juice Kids is best known for its YouTube Channel, Juice Box, where it creates faith-based content for children, specifically targeting 3- to 6-year-olds. Julia Jacks records a video for the 30 Days to an Intentional Catholic Summer program from Spirit Juice Kids. | Credit: Spirit Juice Kids + Juice ... read more

In an editorial, Andrea Tornielli, editorial director of the Dicastery for Communication, discussed what he sees as the major themes of Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic journey to Spain: a correct understanding of the Church’s role in public life; evangelization through beauty; and the Christian response to migrants. The trip “will be an important ... read more

Detail from "Institution of the Eucharist" (1640) by Nicolas Poussin. [WikiArt.org] Readings:• Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a• Psa 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20• 1 Cor 10:16-17• Jn 6:51-58 The English author G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936) was a constant source of wisdom and encouragement while I was trying to figure out “the Catholic thing” years ago. One ... read more

JF: In one of our earlier discussions, you explained why we cannot restrict our reading solely to the Bible, that it is not a good idea and that we should also read other texts. You said that the Bible was given to us by the Church. A reader commented that this is putting the Church ... read more

Background: Bonaventura Peeters the Elder (1614-1652), ‘The Reception of St. Norbert in Antwerp.’ Foreground: Cover of ‘The Eternal Pilgrim: A Life of Saint Norbert.’ A new English translation of Father Dominique-Marie Dauzet’s biography traces the dramatic life of the founder of the Norbertines. ... read more

Carrying the monstrance into the world is a start, but it doesn't have to be the end.  ... read more

The documentary "Si Pudiera Quedarme" ("If I Could Stay") follows two undocumented women and their children for nearly a decade as they live in sanctuary under constant threat of deportation. ... read more

New York City is known for its exceptional art shows. Yet an exhibit depicting the Resurrection from Mary Magdalene's point of view is on display not at any of the city's great galleries, but in a Catholic girls school.  ... read more

Pope Leo XIV visited a Madrid homeless shelter early this evening (video) and said that charity is central to the Gospel. ... read more

In a May 25 decree, the Dicastery for Evangelization designated the Padre Pio Shrine in Batangas, Philippines, an international shrine. Praedicate Evangelium, the 2022 apostolic constitution on the Roman Curia, grants the dicastery’s Section for Fundamental Questions regarding Evangelization in the World the authority to designate international shrines (Article 56). ... read more

Following a lengthy June 5 papal audience with the bishops of Myanmar, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, S.D.B., of Yangon said that “Myanmar is not forgotten, but always in his prayers.” During the audience, which last nearly two hours, “we explained the situation, difficult situation,” Cardinal Bo told Vatican News. The Myanmar civil ... read more