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The Catholic Legal Immigration Network criticized an executive order targeting birthright citizenship. The US Catholic bishops are reviewing and monitoring the order. CLINIC opposes the move.

SourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaCatholic World Report

Bishop Vincent and seminarians participate in City2Surf to inspire vocations. They aim to show that bishops, priests, and seminarians are ordinary men with an extraordinary call. This event promotes vocational awareness.

SourcesCatholic Outlook

Texas Children's Hospital will pay $10 million to resolve claims of performing illegal 'sex-rejecting' procedures on minors. The hospital will also fund a detransition clinic for five years. The payment includes $8,576,000 to the state of Texas.

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The Archdiocese of Malta will hold a Mass and Rosary on 8th August 2026 at 9:30am. The event will include prayer for Spiritual Communion.

SourcesKnisja MaltijaArchdiocese of Malta

Archbishop Ronald Hicks of New York celebrated his first public Mass since undergoing eye surgery in July. He returned to St. Patrick's Cathedral to celebrate Mass for the profession of vows of the Sisters of Life.

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Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, removed as Archdiocese of Washington exorcist, relaunches nonprofit deliverance ministry. He remains a priest in good standing in his home Diocese of Syracuse, New York. The ministry is separate from his exorcist role.

SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

US Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche has committed to protecting pro-life state laws. This commitment was made during his nomination process. Recent pro-life and abortion-related news has been reported.

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The U.S. Senate passes a Russia sanctions bill and is expected to confirm Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche. A key swing vote senator offered support for the nomination.

SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV News

Seoul prepares for World Youth Day 2027, expected to be attended by Pope Leo XIV. The event aims to be a celebration of hope. Preparations are in full swing.

SourcesThe Catholic SunOSV News

Milicianos from the Frente Popular shot a Sacred Heart of Jesus statue 90 years ago. The site was later retaken by Nationalist forces. A Mass of reparation was held after its recapture.

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signaled the Trump administration's plan to restrict mifepristone shipment by mail. This was announced on a call with a Protestant Christian ministry. The administration will put practices and policies in place to stop the shipment.

SourcesCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SpiritDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

The Dioceses of Salta and Mercedes–Luján share a prayer for the visit. Archbishop García Cuerva invites spiritual preparation. León XIV's mission is to confirm faith, strengthen hope, and promote peace.

SourcesDiocese of Mercedes–LujánDiocese of SaltaReligión Digital

Deacon Kenneth Goedeke was arrested for soliciting a minor. He arranged a meeting with who he believed was a 15-year-old boy. The Archdiocese suspended him from ministry.

SourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyThe PillarCatholic World Report

Peru prepares for Pope Leo XIV's visit in November 2026. The Diocese of Metz also prepares for his visit. Poland may also receive a papal visit.

SourcesDiocese of MetzDiocese of Tacna y MoqueguaCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report

Catholic Scouting America members prayed for the country's future during the month of July. They marked the US 250th birthday with a novena prayer. The prayer is a patriotic petition for the country.

SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun

The CNBB highlights 7 points on family vocation from Familiaris Consortio and Amoris Laetitia. The documents offer insights on family life. The CNBB is celebrating 45 years of Familiaris Consortio and 10 years of Amoris Laetitia.

SourcesCNBBDiocese of Itabira–Fabriciano

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin visited Mexico, rekindling hopes of a papal visit. The Pope is 'very eager to come to Mexico', Parolin told the Mexican President. The country's bishops expressed renewed hope for the visit.

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The Dioceses of Nice, Ancona-Osimo, and Asunción comment on the Gospel of Matthew 17, 14-20. The passage tells the story of a man who asks Jesus to heal his epileptic son. The Dioceses provide reflections on the Gospel reading.

SourcesDiocese of AsunciónDiocese of Ancona–OsimoDiocese of NiceLa Croix

The Diocese of Chiclayo will begin the beatification and canonization process of Juan Tomis Stack. Bishop Edinson Farfán Córdova made the announcement. Tomis had an impact on the life of Pope León XIV.

SourcesACI PrensaACI Digital

Pope Leo XIV will visit France from September 25-28. He will meet with abuse survivors, celebrate masses, and visit UNESCO. The trip's motto is 'That the world may have life'.

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The Dicastery for Culture and Education presents the Catholic Universities Art Triennial, an international initiative. The triennial brings together universities from around the world to explore the role of art in addressing global issues. It is titled 'Exercises in Empathy'.

SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamReligión Digital

SIGNIS renewed its leadership at the African and global levels during the SIGNIS World Congress in Kigali, Rwanda. Over 200 Catholic journalists and media professionals attended. Women now hold a majority on the board for the first time.

SourcesVatican NewsArchdiocese of Juba

The Diocese of Calapan has been formally established and Bishop Moises Cuevas installed as its first bishop. The diocese marks its transition from decades of missionary care to a fully established local Church. The new diocese is located in the Philippines.

SourcesVatican NewsDiocese of HallamCBCP News

Pope Leo XIV's apostolic journey to France from September 25 to 28 includes visits to Paris, Lourdes, and Metz. The Pope will meet with various groups and victims of attacks. The motto of the visit is 'For the world to have life'.

SourcesVatican News

Pope Léon XIV will visit France from September 25 to 28, stopping in Paris, Lourdes, and Metz. The Vatican has released the official program for the apostolic journey. The pope will also visit the UNESCO headquarters.

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