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Catholic Bishops consecrate USA to Sacred Heart of Jesus
Posted on 06/13/2026 07:17 AM ()
Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, US Catholic Bishops gather in Florida to consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Italian missionary in Brazil beatified on June 13
Posted on 06/13/2026 05:34 AM ()
Fr. Nazareno Lanciotti, a Eucharistic and Marian missionary, is beatified on June 13 in Brazil for his martyrdom due to his work on behalf of the most vulnerable.
Humanitarian convoy led by Nuncio in Lebanon caught in crossfire
Posted on 06/13/2026 05:19 AM ()
A convoy consisting of 45 trucks and vehicles carrying food aid, medicines, and fuel intended for three Christian villages in southern Lebanon was forced to alter its route due to gunfire exchanged between the Israeli army and Hezbollah.
Protection of Minors Commission receives new Statutes, renewed mandate
Posted on 06/13/2026 03:02 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV approves new Statutes for the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, reinforcing the Church's commitment to safeguarding minors and vulnerable persons.
Catholic sisters journeying together in solidarity and hope
Posted on 06/13/2026 01:18 AM ()
Over 130 religious sisters from across the globe meet in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the Catholic Sisters Initiative Convening, led by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.
Lord’s Day Reflection: Serving without counting the cost
Posted on 06/13/2026 01:00 AM ()
As the Church marks the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Luke Gregory, OFM, reflects on the theme: “Serving without counting the cost”.
Over 1,700 voices joined as one in the anthem for Pope Leo’s visit to Spain
Posted on 06/12/2026 10:36 AM ()
For seven days, we heard the anthem, “Alza la Mirada”, or “Look up”, which made its way into a number of the Pope’s messages. About 15 people helped play a part in choosing the lyrics, music, people, and places that made up the song.
Pope Leo returns to Vatican on aircraft provided by Spanish King
Posted on 06/12/2026 09:58 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV flies back to the Vatican aboard an aircraft provided by King Felipe of Spain following a technical issue that prevented the original plane from departing from Tenerife’s Los Rodeos airport.
Pope in Tenerife: Open Christ’s ‘Ocean of Love’
Posted on 06/12/2026 07:42 AM ()
Pope Leo brings his Apostolic Journey to Spain to a close in the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, stressing that “no human being is an island”.
Pope Leo's visit to Tenerife shines a light on the migrant crisis
Posted on 06/12/2026 07:11 AM ()
On the final day of his Apostolic Journey to Spain, Pope Leo travelled to Tenerife, where migration remains a defining reality. Visiting one of Europe’s main arrival points for African migrants risking the perilous Atlantic crossing, the Pope sought to draw international attention to the human suffering behind migration statistics and to reaffirm the Church’s closeness to those forced to flee their homes.