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Pope Leo XIV expresses closeness to those affected by wildfires in France and Spain. He calls for prayers for victims and emergency responders. He also recalls the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
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French politicians, bishops, and family remember Father Jacques Hamel, murdered by terrorists in 2016. He was killed while celebrating Mass in Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, France. The event occurred 10 years ago.
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Pope renews appeal for peace in the Middle East. He urges a return to negotiations as civilians suffer from escalating violence. The pope spoke after the Angelus prayer at Castel Gandolfo.
Catholic Scouting in the US has a new name. The organization aims to clarify and strengthen its commitment to faith, family, and adventure. The values-based lessons are grounded in the Catholic faith.
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Research shows Catholic youth ministers are experiencing more complex roles. A new report found younger generations of pastoral leaders have greater concerns about ministry demands. The report highlights the challenges faced by youth ministers.
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Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski calls for protections for Haitians. Catholic Health Services may lose 40-50 employees. The archbishop seeks compassionate immigration protections.
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Pope Leo XIV leads a moment of prayer during the 'Canticle of Peace' concert. The concert features Andrea Bocelli and takes place in Castel Gandolfo. The event is a musical prayer service.
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A major restoration is underway at the country's oldest basilica in Minneapolis. The basilica was dedicated in 1915 and designated by Pope Pius XI in 1926. The project aims to renew every part of the church.
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The Vatican's highest court gains new members. San Francisco Archbishop and Bishop Edward Lohse of Kalamazoo are among the appointees. Canon law experts from several countries are also appointed.
Catholic clergy share insights on the true meaning of leisure. They draw from Pope Leo XIV and Josef Pieper. Leisure is more than just free time in a busy world.
Leaders of Catholic book clubs share their experiences on building community and growing in faith. They discuss what makes a good club. Catholic News Agency and Catholic World Report report on the topic.
Pope Leo has appointed Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone to the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura. The tribunal serves as the Vatican's highest court. Other new members include Bishop Edward Lohse and canon law experts from several countries.
Lebanon marks Patriarch Elias Hoyek's beatification as an extraordinary moment for the Maronite Church and the Lebanese nation. The event is historic, spiritual, and national. It celebrates the patriarch's life and legacy.
Friar Urbano Vázquez was removed from ministry in 2018 and convicted of child sexual abuse in 2019. The US is moving to revoke his citizenship. He is a Mexican friar.
A Vatican anthology presents Pope Leo XIV's teaching on peace. The teachings are rooted in Christ's cross and Augustinian spirituality. An English edition is expected soon.
The Diocese of Christchurch is building a new mother church. The new cathedral is the first in New Zealand in 120 years. It replaces one destroyed by earthquakes.
Pope Leo XIV hosts a concert for peace with children from crisis-affected countries and Andrea Bocelli. The concert is at Borgo Laudato si’.
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A Catholic considers attending a nondenominational church's praise and worship night for the music and prayer. The event is not a Catholic service. The question is whether it is wrong for a Catholic to attend.
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Archbishop William E. Lori talks with 12 teens about artificial intelligence, technology, and faith. They discuss the limitations of AI. The conversation explores the intersection of technology and humanity.
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Sr Cecilia Joseph Dulik OP celebrates 25 years as a Dominican Sister of St Cecilia. Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP praises her vocation and the congregation's mission of Catholic education. She is principal of St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School.
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All Saints Parish in Liverpool marked World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly with a celebration. The event included music and connection. It was part of a program to honor grandparents and elderly parishioners.
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The Catholic Weekly publishes an article on protecting art and faith in a pluralist society. The article discusses freedom of speech and artistic freedom. It emphasizes the importance of respecting what others hold sacred.
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Archbishop Anthony Fisher says Catholics can object to performances that mock the Eucharist. He warns artistic freedom should not depend on religious ridicule. Fisher speaks out on the importance of respecting sacred beliefs.
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Fr Eduardo Orilla runs City2Surf to raise funds for a perpetual Eucharistic adoration chapel. He thanks God for his cancer recovery. The chapel will be built with the raised funds.
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Pope Leo XIV leaves the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo and returns to the Vatican after over three weeks of rest. He greets those gathered outside the residence and blesses several children as he departs.
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The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is taking a special collection to support Catholic Relief Services' response to earthquakes in Venezuela. The collection will be taken up in parishes on Aug. 15-16. The funds will aid humanitarian efforts.
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Father J. Collin Poston discusses his personal journey through illness and recovery on Catholic Review Radio. He highlights the role of faith and community support in transforming suffering. His story is one of hope and strength.
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Archbishop William E. Lori celebrates the funeral Mass of Ann Theresa O’Neill. He remembers her faith journey and miraculous healing through St. Elizabeth Ann Seton's intercession. The Mass took place in Emmitsburg.
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France marks 10 years since Father Hamel's murder. President Emmanuel Macron commemorated Father Hamel in a post. The event honors Father Hamel's message of forgiveness.
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Sister Marie McDonnell, IHM, dies at 87. She was formerly known as Sister Mary Suzanne. She died in Camilla Hall.
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Sister M. Margaret Gradl, IHM dies in Camilla Hall. She was a Sister, Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for 70 years.
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Archbishops Cordileone and Lohse are appointed to the Apostolic Signatura. The Apostolic Signatura is the Church's supreme tribunal. It oversees the administration of justice in the Catholic Church.
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Capuchin Friar Anthony Scannell, a pioneer in using mass communications to share the Gospel, has died. He was 97. Scannell passed away at St. Fidelis Friary in Appleton, Wisconsin.
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The US military has paused strikes on Iran. Reasons for the pause are unclear. Diplomatic efforts are reportedly underway.
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The General Secretariat of the Synod offers guidance for evaluation Assemblies. The resource is for Bishops and diocesan synodal teams. Assemblies will be held in 2027.
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A minivan drove into a crowd at an event in Berlin. The local Church and German leaders are expressing opposition to hatred. They call for the defense of freedom.
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The Archdiocese of Los Angeles releases a list of clergy assignments. The list includes associate pastors and special assignments. Assignments are for 2026.
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Parishes in Socorro, Texas, are fighting against a plan to convert warehouses into a detention center. The town's water system is a concern. The parishes previously helped the town get running water in the 1980s.
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Pope Leo XIV appoints San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone to the Vatican's highest court. The move is part of the pope's ongoing rearrangement of Vatican personnel. The appointment was made on July 25.
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Orthodox monks are living and praying at the Kirikla Orthodox Monastery in Estonia. The monastery was founded last year. It is the first monastery established by the Estonian Apostolic Orthodox Church in decades.
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America's housing shortage is turning into a moral crisis. The issue is being reported by the National Catholic Register. It affects many people.
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A survey of participants in Pope Leo XIV's apostolic visit to Spain reports a 98% favorable rating. Many cite a significant impact on their faith. The survey was conducted among participants of the visit.
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