Training journalists to be peacemakers: EWTN Summer Academy concludes in Rome
EWTN hosted 43 young media professionals from around the world for an intensive journalistic training program June 22 to July 1. Read More
U.S. ambassador describes July 4 dinner with Pope Leo XIV
Speaking with Italian media, Brian Burch said the informal evening showed a pontiff who is both personally at ease with his American roots...
This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of July
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of July is for respect for human life “in all circumstances.” Read More
Vatican October meeting to focus on divorce, other family issues
Pope Leo XIV has called the presidents of bishops’ conferences to Rome Oct. 7–14 for a weeklong gathering on Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation...
Pope Leo XIV dines with U.S. ambassador on Independence Day
The pope visited the private residence of U.S. Ambassador Brian Burch after returning from Lampedusa. Read More
Ezra Jin Mingri, Chinese prisoner of conscience, released to US
“Pastor Jin should never have spent a single day behind bars for peacefully living out his Christian faith,” said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J....
Planned Parenthood to get millions in Medicaid again as defunding lapses
A provision of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that stopped Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid payments for a year expired July 4....
Vatican unveils agenda for global family summit marking ‘Amoris Laetitia’ anniversary
The gathering is intended “to proceed, in mutual listening, to a synodal discernment on the steps to be taken” to “proclaim the Gospel...
The Church beyond the Appalachians
In this series on the origins of Catholicism in the 50 states, this month we follow the story of the faith into lands...
At Independence Day Mass, Baltimore archbishop calls for continued witness to human dignity
Standing in the shadow of Carroll House, it is clear Catholics’ contribution to America is not simply political, but also spiritual, Archbishop Lori...