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Kateri (June 7, 2025) Priest and Abbot (c. 1100–1159) Saint Robert of Newminster was an English priest and Benedictine monk who became one of the early Cistercian reformers in the 12th century. Born near York, he studied at the University of Paris and was ordained a priest. He later joined a group of monks at Fountains … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Robert of Newminster
Link to today’s readings: Daily Bible Reading – June 7, 2025 | USCCB Saturday of the Seventh Week of Easter – Mass in the Morning Lectionary: 302 Reading 1 Acts 28:16-20, 30-31 When he entered Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself,with the soldier who was guarding him. Three days later he called together the … Read moreCatholic Daily Reading – Saturday June 7, 2025
Daniel Ibanez Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Holy Mass Holy Mass for Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly on June 1, 2025. Extending invitations to Mass builds on the excitement surrounding the election of the first U.S.-born pope, Leo XIV and the Eucharistic moment in America. Read More
Mario TomassettiPope Leo XIV greets the faithful May 24, 2025, during an audience with officials of the Roman Curia and employees of the Holy See, of the Governorate of Vatican City State and of the Vicariate of Rome, and their families. ANALYSIS: In the first month of his papacy, Leo XIV has demonstrated that he … Read moreLeo XIV at One Month: An ‘Original’ Pope
L to R: Ryan and Tracy Kracht in Germany with their twins, Catherine and Clare, and their oldest daughter, early 2004; now, Clare and Catherine (in jean jacket) witness to life together. Sisters endangered in the womb by ‘twin syndrome’ now serve together as sidewalk counselors and are committed to additional pro-life work. Read More
Saturday of the 7th week of Eastertide First reading Acts 28:16-20,30-31 In Rome, Paul proclaimed the kingdom of God without hindrance from anyone On our arrival in Rome Paul was allowed to stay in lodgings of his own with the soldier who guarded him.After three days he called together the leading Jews. When they had … Read moreSat 7 June
Two citizens of the People’s Republic of China have been charged with conspiracy and smuggling a “dangerous biological pathogen” into the US for their work in a University of Michigan laboratory, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced this week. Yunqing Jian, 33, and Zunyong Liu, 34, were charged in a criminal complaint with alleged “conspiracy, … Read moreChinese nationals charged with smuggling ‘potential agroterrorism weapon’ into US
A 32-year-old man from the state of Washington has been charged with materially supporting the man who bombed a fertility clinic in California on May 17, federal authorities announced June 4. He faces up to 15 years in federal prison. Daniel Jongyon Park, of Kent, was arrested June 3 and charged with providing and attempting … Read moreFeds arrest man they say helped bomb California IVF clinic
A Texas-based religious freedom professor provided an analysis this week of the situation surrounding an Egyptian court’s decision that the country’s government owns the 6th-century Greek Orthodox Monastery of St. Catherine at Mount Sinai. The decision has sparked concern across much of the Christian world. CatholicVote previously reported on the late May ruling that prompted … Read moreReligious freedom professor analyzes Mount Sinai monastery situation
Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV meets with delegates to the annual meeting of moderators of associations of the faithful, ecclesial movements, and new communities on June 6, 2025, at the Vatican. Pope Leo said such groups should be understood in reference to grace. Read More