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Pope reflects on Spain trip, says migration concerns call for Christians to reread the Gospel

by Josephine Peterson

Throughout his trip to Spain, Pope Leo said the service of the papacy is to promote communion, dialogue and unity through diversity.

Blog: 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
The father behind the pope: How Karol Wojtyla Sr. helped shape St. John Paul II
Cardinal Camillo Ruini, influential voice of the Italian Church, dies at 95
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given June 17, 2026

U.S. Church

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage includes boardwalk evangelization along Atlantic shore

by Cathy Rossi

OCEAN CITY, Md. (OSV News) — As he began to process on a warm and breezy morning June 12 along the boardwalk, local Catholic Chris Cikanovich said, “I …

Trump and Iran reach tentative deal to end war, but obstacles to peace remain

Deacons say encouragement from family, clergy plays decisive role in answering vocational call

Illinois diocese, pregnancy center appeal for right to hire in line with pro-life beliefs

Homeboy Industries, Georgetown public policy school team up for $100 million fund drive

Pew: More governments cracking down on religion, with spikes in religious hostility in 2023

World

Bishops mark ‘sobering anniversary’ of Canada euthanasia law, call faithful to action

by OSV News

Canadian bishops urge prayers call “for the conversion of hearts and minds away from this practice” of euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Pope Leo praises newly beatified Salesian martyrs killed for their fidelity to Christ
World Cup kicks off amid passion, protests in Mexico
Catholic, Orthodox leaders condemn Russian attack on Kyiv cathedral
Jérôme Lejeune’s legacy endures as France celebrates 100th birthday of the geneticist
Church leaders to G7 leaders: Place the human person ‘at the heart’ of governance

At Tenerife, Pope Leo urges traffickers to stop and repent, or face divine justice

Pope Leo XIV’s France visit takes shape with stops at Notre Dame, Lourdes and Metz

Northern Ireland: Bishop denounces rioters stoking ‘flames of racism’ in Belfast

Vatican

Papal Spain trip: 2.5 million participants, revenue over $174 million, spiritual boost priceless

by Junno Arocho Esteves

Opinion

The heart of the matter

by Michael R. Heinlein

Why the bishops are consecrating the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

by Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski

Pope Leo’s first encyclical

by Michael R. Heinlein

Reviews

Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End

by John Mulderig
Obsession
The Sheep Detectives
St. Francis of Assisi in film
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