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St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria: Saint of the Day for Sunday, July 05, 2026
Posted on 07/5/2026 06:00 AM (Catholic Online > Saint of the Day)
Pope Leo visits US Ambassador to the Holy See for the Fourth of July
Posted on 07/4/2026 14:33 PM ()
Commemorating the Fourth of July that marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, Pope Leo XIV visits the US Ambassador to the Holy See, Mr Brian Burch, for the occasion.
St. Elizabeth of Portugal: Saint of the Day for Saturday, July 04, 2026
Posted on 07/4/2026 06:00 AM (Catholic Online > Saint of the Day)
Lampedusa welcomes Pope Leo, a witness to solidarity at Europe’s frontier
Posted on 07/4/2026 04:31 AM ()
On his visit to Lampedusa, Pope Leo XIV thanks islanders and migrants alike for the solidarity that has made the Mediterranean outpost a sign of fraternity and hope amid contemporary migration challenges.
Pope in Lampedusa: Faced with enormous suffering, we must radically respond
Posted on 07/4/2026 03:32 AM ()
During Mass on the island of Lampedusa, Pope Leo XIV condemns the brutal treatment of migrants and refugees and the loss of life at sea, urging the world to concretely and compassionately respond to the "enormity of suffering." During his pastoral visit, the Pope also visits the "Gateway to Europe," a monument symbolizing hope for migrants arriving by sea, as well as a cemetery where many who lost their lives on the Mediterranean are buried.
Pope Leo assures Americans of prayers on 250th anniversary of United States
Posted on 07/4/2026 02:46 AM ()
Pope Leo expresses his prayers for all Americans in a letter he sent to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, which falls today, July 4th, 2026, with the hope that "the Spirit of 1776 continue to inspire hope and unity as the United States of America moves into the future."
Lord's Day Reflection: 'Gentle and lowly in heart’
Posted on 07/4/2026 02:00 AM ()
As the Church celebrates the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Edmund Power reflects on the theme: “Gentle and lowly in heart.”
Pope Leo arrives in Lampedusa
Posted on 07/4/2026 00:55 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV lands in the southern Italian island of Lampedusa on Saturday morning, beginning his pastoral visit to this territory known for being a landing point for migrants travelling from Africa to Europe by sea.
Lampedusa: Symbols of hope mark Pope Leo XIV’s visit
Posted on 07/3/2026 11:10 AM ()
As Pope Leo XIV prepares to travel to the southern Italian island of Lampedusa, a series of poignant and deeply symbolic events and gestures will reflect the enduring legacy of Pope Francis’ historic visit and his urgent call to reject indifference and to recognise migrants and refugees as our brothers and sisters.
Pope Leo XIV awarded Liberty Medal: 'God bless America'
Posted on 07/3/2026 10:00 AM ()
Accepting the prestigious Liberty Medal from the U.S. National Constitution Center for his lifelong commitment to promoting religious liberty and freedom of conscience and expression around the world, Pope Leo XIV addressed those gathered in Philadelphia from Rome, praying that the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States would be an occasion for a solemn recommitment to the fundamental ideals on which the country was founded, especially life and freedom.