Analysis Opinion•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

FIFA World Cup: 14 of the competing nations are marked by religious persecution or discrimination

As 48 countries prepare to battle for the World Cup, religious freedom remains an elusive goal for one in every three nations competing.

Jun 15, 2026 15:33

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Angelus•Pope Leo XIV

A brief reflection by Leo XIV on the gaze of Jesus, his power of mercy, and the task of evangelization

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, June 14, 2026

Jun 14, 2026 08:28

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Dicasteries•Protection of vulnerable people

Holy See Publishes Statutes of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors

Strengthening of the Commission’s mandate and operational effectiveness. Continued emphasis on victim/survivor-informed approaches. Clarification of Commission’s relationship with other Dicasteries. Reinforcement of Commission’s role in promoting accountability, transparency, and good safeguarding practices globally

Jun 13, 2026 09:28

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Local Church

Recap of U.S. Bishops’ Plenary Assembly in Orlando

While not on the public agenda for the plenary, the bishops also held a discussion in executive session on Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, addressing artificial intelligence.

Jun 13, 2026 09:20

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Good News•Local Church

UK: Cardinal Hume Centre wins in national homelessness Excellence Awards

The Cardinal Hume Centre’s project created psychologically informed and welcoming spaces that encouraged families to spend more time outside their rooms and help children to thrive. At the same time it enabled the team to build trust with parents, identifying longer-term challenges, and connecting families with assessment, advocacy and casework services

Jun 13, 2026 09:13

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Justice and Peace•Local Church

Presidents of the Bishops’ Conferences of the G7 states call for peace and respect for human dignity

In a joint statement titled Building Bridges for Peace, Justice and Human Dignity, the presidents of the episcopal conferences offer the Catholic Church’s “capacity for dialogue, mediation, and accompaniment for the most vulnerable at the service of peace and the international community.”

Jun 13, 2026 09:10

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Local Church•Vocations

UK: Diocese of Nottingham launches new kind of vocation drive

The event showed the first fruits of the campaign, after those whose names were submitted received a personal letter from Bishop Patrick McKinney, an invitation to meet him, and warm accompaniment from Father Neil Peoples, Nottingham Diocese’s Vocations Director.

Jun 13, 2026 09:07

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Pope Leo XIV•Priests

Pope Leo XIV writes to clergy around the world about holiness on the Feast of the Sacred Heart: the Pope’s letter that every priest should read

Letter from the Pope to all priests of the Catholic Church on the occasion of the Day for the Sanctification of Priests

Jun 12, 2026 23:34

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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV Ignites a Wave of Hope on His Historic Trip to Spain, with More Than 2.5 Million Participants: Here Are All the Figures

The National Committee for the Pope’s visit to Spain has released its initial assessment of the trip, which concluded on Friday, June 12, in Tenerife after six days, 21 events, and more than 2,500 kilometers traveled without incidents.

Jun 12, 2026 08:10

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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV’s most important speech on migration: there is a right to seek refuge, but first there is a right to remain

Remarks by the Holy Father during his meeting with organizations that assist migrants

Jun 11, 2026 17:59

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Local Church

Biggest Catholic Gathering Opens in Vilnius – Birthplace of Divine Mercy Devotion

The 6th World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (WACOM) opened in Vilnius, bringing together thousands of participants from 52 countries for one of the most significant Catholic events of the year. For six days, the city where the Divine Mercy devotion was born becomes a global meeting place for conversations about compassion, reconciliation and hope in an increasingly divided world.

Jun 11, 2026 17:55

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Causes of Saints•Local Church

U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of a Cause of Beatification and Canonization for the Servant of God John Rick Miller, Lay Person

Bishop Thomas John Paprocki, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Canonical Affairs and Church Governance, and Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami facilitated the bishops’ discussion. By a voice vote, the bishops expressed their support for advancing the cause of beatification and canonization on the diocesan level.

Jun 11, 2026 17:30

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