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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

Free time during summer vacation can increase the risk of falling into pornography use, but a change in routine can also become an opportunity to leave the habit behind. Credit: MooreMedia/Shutterstock With summer vacation time in full swing, the Spanish foundation Dale una Vuelta (“Give ... read more

With summer vacation time in full swing, the Spanish foundation Dale una Vuelta (“Give it some thought”), dedicated to combating pornography, has compiled a list of practical tips for adults, young people, families, and educators.“The summer vacation time is perhaps always more conflict-ridden. This is because there is more free time and more opportunities [to ... read more

Shijiazhuang – In the wake of the devastating tornadoes and floods that struck southeastern Chinese provinces in July, particularly Guangxi and Hubei, China's Catholic community has responded promptly with humanitarian assistance through Jinde Charities, the Catholic charitable foundation entrusted with representing the local Church's relief efforts on behalf of Bishops Joseph Shen Bin of Shanghai ... read more

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops submitted a public comment on proposed changes to federal grants, expressing support for restrictions on gender ideology and abortion but opposing restrictions for groups that work with migrants who are in the country unlawfully.The bishops submitted the public comment to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on July ... read more

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. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops consecrates the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 11, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. | ... read more

Huancayo – The Peruvian Bishops' Conference has expressed its "deepest sorrow" over the loss of lives and the extensive damage caused by the earthquake that struck the central Andean region of Junín, assuring its spiritual closeness to bereaved families and those displaced by the disaster. In a message signed by its President, Archbishop Carlos García ... read more