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by Marie-Lucile KubackiReims – On June 30, Pope Leo XIV appointed Éric de Moulins-Beaufort, Archbishop of Reims, France, as a member of the Dicastery for Evangelization .Former President of the French Bishops' Conference, Archbishop de Moulins-Beaufort launched a missionary conversion project in his diocese six years ago, prompted—like many similar initiatives—by the urgent need to ... read more

by Paolo Affatato Kuala Lumpur – The Catholic community in Malaysia is called “to embark on a path of renewal, mission, and prophetic acts, and to recognize the signs of the times, otherwise it risks being like an empty gong,” affirms Archbishop Julian Leow Beng Kim of Kuala Lumpur, President of the Episcopal Conference of ... read more

Quelimane – The Diocese of Quelimane is preparing to celebrate a memorial Mass , for Bishop Osório Citora, who was murdered on June 6 . In a statement released by the Director of the Pastoral Coordination Office, Father Raciel Ualaque, the invitation from Apostolic Administrator Estevão Ângelo Fernando to participate in the service, renewed his ... read more

In the heart of one of Chicago’s most challenged neighborhoods, a proven, dignity-centered approach to breaking the cycle of poverty is about to take root.Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago recently announced a major partnership with Catholic Charities Fort Worth (CCFW) to bring the innovative Padua program to the greater Englewood community in south Chicago.Named after ... read more

I was born in England before the Second World War, during the pontificate of Pope Pius XI, with an affliction that I once thought was the curse of my life but that I now see was my greatest blessing. There are degrees of dyslexia, and I was 40 degrees below zero. It would seem that ... read more

I returned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to see the magnificent Raphael exhibition for a second time before it closed on June 28. The exhibition was packed, as I expected. But with a bit of patience, I managed to get close to each work, read its label, and admire it in awe for as ... read more

On this week's episode of "The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast," John Dear hosts Scripture scholar Wes Howard-Brook discussing biblical literacy and finding the Creator in creation. ... read more

There is room for everybody within the church's embrace. Except those who refuse the embrace. It appears the Vatican has finally lost patience with these antisemitic, post-liberal, cafeteria and now former Catholics. ... read more

Who says school’s out for the summer? This summer first-aid primer offers a crash course on preventing and treating common summertime afflictions.   The creepy crawlies From fire ants to mosquitoes, there are an awful lot of biting critters out there, waiting to make your child their next meal. “Do use bug repellant, but use ... read more

He loves, He hopes, He waits. Our Lord prefers to wait Himself for the sinner for years rather than keep us waiting an instant. — St. Maria Goretti ... read more

The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Maria Goretti (1890-1902). St. Maria was born near Ancona (Italy), the daughter of a poor peasant family. Maria was well known to her neighbors for her cheerfulness and piety. When she was twelve she was a victim of assault. She preferred to die rather than to lose ... read more

Vatican City – May the intercession and prayers of the newly Beatified Vietnamese Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep strengthen "all those who proclaim the Gospel in situations of persecution today," said Pope Leo XIV after the Angelus prayer recited from the window of his study in the Apostolic Palace.Turning his thoughts to those throughout the ... read more

After spending the morning praying for migrants on the island of Lampedusa, Italy, Pope Leo XIV celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See and his family. ... read more

Pope Leo XIV began a summer vacation on Sunday, capping a whirlwind finale to the first half of 2026 in which he emerged as a powerful global statesman on issues from artificial intelligence to war and flexed decisive papal muscle to govern internal church problems. ... read more

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV had dinner July 4 at the private residence of U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Brian Burch, the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See said.The dinner took place at the ambassador’s residence on the Janiculum Hill in Rome on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.“I am deeply honored to ... read more