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Catholic Bishops consecrate USA to Sacred Heart of Jesus

Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, US Catholic Bishops gather in Florida to consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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Italian missionary in Brazil beatified on June 13

Fr. Nazareno Lanciotti, a Eucharistic and Marian missionary, is beatified on June 13 in Brazil for his martyrdom due to his work on behalf of the most vulnerable.

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Humanitarian convoy led by Nuncio in Lebanon caught in crossfire

A convoy consisting of 45 trucks and vehicles carrying food aid, medicines, and fuel intended for three Christian villages in southern Lebanon was forced to alter its route due to gunfire exchanged between the Israeli army and Hezbollah.

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St. Anthony of Padua: Saint of the Day for Saturday, June 13, 2026

Discover More About St. Anthony of Padua with Journey with the Saints Saint Anthony was born Fernando Martins in Lisbon, Portugal. He was born into a wealthy family and by the age of fifteen asked to be sent to the Abbey of Santa Cruz in Coimbra, the then capital of Portugal. During his time in the Abbey, he learned theology and Latin. Following his ordination to the priesthood, he was named guestmaster and was responsible for the abbey's hospitality. When Franciscan friars settled a small ...

Protection of Minors Commission receives new Statutes, renewed mandate

Pope Leo XIV approves new Statutes for the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, reinforcing the Church's commitment to safeguarding minors and vulnerable persons.

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Catholic sisters journeying together in solidarity and hope

Over 130 religious sisters from across the globe meet in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the Catholic Sisters Initiative Convening, led by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.

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Lord’s Day Reflection: Serving without counting the cost

As the Church marks the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Luke Gregory, OFM, reflects on the theme: “Serving without counting the cost”.

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Over 1,700 voices joined as one in the anthem for Pope Leo’s visit to Spain

For seven days, we heard the anthem, “Alza la Mirada”, or “Look up”, which made its way into a number of the Pope’s messages. About 15 people helped play a part in choosing the lyrics, music, people, and places that made up the song.

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Pope Leo returns to Vatican on aircraft provided by Spanish King

Pope Leo XIV flies back to the Vatican aboard an aircraft provided by King Felipe of Spain following a technical issue that prevented the original plane from departing from Tenerife’s Los Rodeos airport.

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Pope in Tenerife: Open Christ’s ‘Ocean of Love’

Pope Leo brings his Apostolic Journey to Spain to a close in the Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, stressing that “no human being is an island”.

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