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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
Patrick Ruddy/CNACardinal Robert McElroy gives his first homily as the shepherd of the Archdiocese of Washington at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on March 11, 2025. The cardinal archbishop of Washington said ‘our situation has only been exacerbated by the present economic uncertainty that is impacting so many, both locally … Read moreArchdiocese of Washington Announces Major Cutbacks, Layoffs
A priest who spent years serving in remote Alaskan parishes was recently kidnapped in his native Nigeria by Islamist terrorists. Church officials in the Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska, say Father Alphonsus Afina was kidnapped by the militant group Boko Haram, according to a June 4 report from Alaska’s News Source. Fr. Afina had spent several … Read moreTerrorists abduct Nigerian priest known for ministry across Alaska
Nebraska’s Republican Gov. Jim Pillen signed on June 4 the “Stand With Women Act,” which prohibits male athletes who say they are female from playing on women and girls’ sports teams. “We cannot ignore that girls and women have the right to a level playing field when it comes to sports,” Pillen stated the day … Read moreNebraska governor signs ‘Stand With Women Act’ to protect women and girls’ sports
A Louisiana man is facing criminal charges after allegedly threatening parishioners and clergy across two Catholic Church properties in separate incidents this week. According to a June 4 local report from KPEL, Kenneth Vicknair arrived at a diocesan building in Lafayette demanding to see a specific clergy member. He then allegedly threatened to shoot anyone … Read moreMan arrested after threatening to shoot parishioners, clergy in Louisiana diocese
2013 photoThe apse of the Chapel Miniscalchi in St. Anastasia’s Church in Verona, Italy, from the year 1506 was designed by Angelo di Giovanni. The main scene depicts the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. User’s Guide to Pentecost Read More
StokketeHow will AI Impact the workforce? ANALYSIS: It might seem like the Holy Father has far more pressing priorities. Yet the reality is that the artificial-intelligence revolution poses enormous social challenges for the Church. Read More
Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV speaks with prisoners who attended his general audience on June 4, 2025. The words the Pope spoke during the catechesis seemed especially fitting for those who are imprisoned. Read More
EWTN Pro-Life WeeklyPrinceton Professor Robert George speaks to “EWTN Pro-Life Weekly” anchor Abigail Galván on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Participants are urged to pray, promote Fidelity Month in their neighborhoods and on social media, and organize events of their own. Read More
Israelis are increasingly skeptical about the possibilities of establishing and maintaining peace with Palestinians, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted earlier this year. Pew found that of the 988 Israeli adults surveyed, only 21% say that Israel and a Palestinian state can coexist in peace, which is the lowest recorded percentage since Pew … Read moreIsraelis skeptical about possibility of lasting peace with Palestinians