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Pope Leo prays for Filipinos affected by massive earthquake

Pope Leo XIV prays for the dozens of people killed in a recent earthquake in the Philippines, and welcomes new Blesseds into the Church.

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Pope at Angelus: God’s grace is freely given and must be shared

At the Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV recalls the abundance of God’s grace and every Christian’s mission to share Christ’s forgiveness with all people.

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Cardinal You Heung-sik: Korean Peninsula can never give up on peace

Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy, celebrates Mass to pray for peace and reconciliation on the Korean peninsula, attended by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.

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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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