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The decision was announced at the 21st Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa. The Catholic bishops of Eastern Africa are meeting this week, July 19-26, 2026, in Nairobi, and began their meeting with the announcement that their top pastoral priority for the next four ... read more

In an age of distraction and isolation, we were for six weeks invited into presence and community. But if the beautiful game is a microcosm of life, what lessons can we take with us? ... read more

The pontiff visited the Benedictine Abbey of Montecassino on July 20 from Castel Gandolfo, where he is on vacation. Pope Leo XIV with members of the Benedictine community at the Abbey of Montecassino on July 20, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media Pope Leo XIV made ... read more

Pope Leo XIV made a private visit on July 20 to the Abbey of Montecassino, where St. Benedict of Nursia is buried.As announced by the Holy See Press Office, the pontiff made the trip while on vacation at Castel Gandolfo, where he will remain from July 5-27. At Montecassino, he prayed at the tomb of ... read more

‘Our Lady of Grace’ by June Jameson is popular with customers. This artist’s characteristic delicacy and depth of feeling is reflected in her Christocentric, Marian and saint-focused paintings. ... read more

Detail from a theatrical release poster for "Young Washington". (Image: Wikipedia) FCC Rating: PG-13Reel Rating: 4 out of 5 reels As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, I find it rather surprising that Young Washington is the only theatrical film focused on the history of the nation’s founding. Nonetheless, it’s a ... read more

Paul Tuns: Popular YouTuber Jesse Ridgway and his wife, Ashley, aborted their unborn baby because of a Down syndrome diagnosis, after which they complained about the backlash they faced online. Ridgway, who runs a YouTube account called McJuggerNuggets with 4.34 million subscribers, posted a message on Instagram on June 3 saying, “This week, my wife ... read more

Pope Leo XIV speaks via a video address to the Eucharistic pilgrimage at its concluding Mass in Philadelphia, July 5, 2026. The Pope will personally present the Villanova University-sponsored award at the International Sustainability Conference Oct. 12-15. ... read more

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops consecrates the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 11, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. The bishops support grant rules that restrict funding for gender ideology and call for strengthening rules on abortion and religious freedom. They oppose restrictions related to migrants. ... read more

Young people from across the country attend a Steubenville Youth Conference. For five decades, the Steubenville Youth Conference has helped over a million young people encounter Jesus Christ. ... read more

Young people from across the country attend a Steubenville Youth Conference. For five decades, the Steubenville Youth Conference has helped over a million young people encounter Jesus Christ. ... read more

Jakarta – The Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences today opened its 12th Plenary Assembly in Jakarta, describing the gathering as a significant step forward in the Church's synodal and missionary renewal.Opening the first press conference of the event, Bishop Marcelino Antonio Maralit Jr., , recalled the origins and mission of the FABC. The Federation, he ... read more

Spain forward Ferrán Torres, No. 7, celebrates scoring his team's first and only goal with forward No. 19 Lamine Yamal during the 2026 World Cup football tournament final between Spain and Argentina at New York-New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026. Torres stands out for his Catholic ... read more

A new medal named after Pope Leo XIV to recognize individuals who have worked toward ecological sustainability will be introduced in October 2026.The pontiff will personally present the “Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal” at the International Sustainability Conference, to be held at the Patristic Institute Augustinianum in Rome from Oct. 12–15. The award ceremony will ... read more

The pontiff will personally present the Villanova University-sponsored award at the International Sustainability Conference Oct. 12–15. Pope Leo XIV speaks via a video address to the Eucharistic pilgrimage at its concluding Mass in Philadelphia, July 5, 2026. | Credit: Photo courtesy of The Holy See ... read more