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A new book argues that many historical figures who challenged cultural expectations can serve as spiritual models regardless of whether they were formally recognized by the Catholic Church.  ... read more

Fr. Tom Reese continues his analysis of Magnifica Humanitas with Chapter 3, in which Pope Leo XIV applies Catholic social teaching to modern digital technology, arguing that AI should respect human dignity. ... read more

Horizons - The disaster has plunged us into deep grief for the lost lives. Once again, our country has been shaken. And once again, we promise ourselves that we will rise, shake off the dust and keep moving forward. ... read more

The Vatican newspaper drew attention to the dire situation of Sudanese civilians in and around El-Obeid, a strategic city in the nation’s civil war. ... read more

The Primate of All Ireland and the head of the Anglican Church of Ireland issued a joint statement today denouncing the burning of a mosque replica in a bonfire. “Jesus tells the story of the Good Samaritan to teach his disciples that they have a duty to those who differ from them in ... read more

One must see God in everyone. — St. Catherine of Siena ... read more

The Roman Martyrology commemorates today: St. Canute (or Knud) (1043-1086), King of Denmark. St. Canute was put to death out of hatred of his faith and his zeal in working for its extension in his kingdom. He was killed in St. Alban's Church in Odense. ... read more

More U.S. bishops are instructing Catholics to avoid attending Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) events in light of the recent excommunications of SSPX leadership. Society of St. Pius X clergy process during the consecration ceremony of four new bishops of the society on July 1, 2026, in Ecône, Switzerland. ... read more

U.S. bishops continue to instruct Catholics to separate themselves from the schismatic Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) while urging the society’s members to return to full communion with the Catholic Church.The Vatican declared July 2 that six prelates involved in the SSPX’s unauthorized July 1 episcopal consecrations incurred automatic excommunication. Despite repeated warnings, SSPX ... read more

Religious sisters pray in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. Efforts to address the abuse crisis in the Church have focused on minors and vulnerable adults, leaving unaddressed the abuse suffered by women religious. Efforts are underway to rectify that. ... read more

Consecrated women and women religious who have suffered abuse face a significant legal loophole: Canon law and specialized commissions focus primarily on minors and adults with disabilities, leaving these women outside their scope of protection.In practice, this means that if the victim is an adult who has received formation, it is assumed she can defend ... read more

Efforts to address the abuse crisis in the Church have focused on minors and vulnerable adults, leaving unaddressed the abuse suffered by women religious. Efforts are underway to rectify that. The Vatican’s anti-abuse body is exploring ways to better protect religious women who have suffered abuse. | Credit: Canva ... read more

Wedding. The answer has to do with profoundly different juridical and ecclesial realities. ... read more

Maine is allowed to exclude Catholic schools and other private institutions from public funding if the schools refuse to abide by gender- and sexuality-related nondiscrimination laws, a federal appeals court said this month. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit on July 2 ruled against St. Dominic Academy in the Diocese of Portland, ... read more

The court said Maine is permitted to exclude St. Dominic Academy from public funding if the school wonʼt abide by state nondiscrimination rules. Credit: Merch Hub/Shutterstock Maine is allowed to exclude Catholic schools and other private institutions from public funding if the schools refuse to ... read more