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Kentucky church's priests excommunicated after fight with Pope Leo
28+ min ago (91+ words) Vatican's excommunication of 'schismatic' priests hits Kentucky church Cincinnati Enquirer Vatican's excommunication of 'schismatic' priests hits Kentucky church A Catholic church in Northern Kentucky faces an uncertain future after the Vatican declared this weekend that its priests are part of…...
A Lifelong Catholic's Appeal to Bishops: Aren't We Trying to Square the Circle?
26+ min ago (336+ words) A Lifelong Catholic's Appeal to Bishops: Aren't We Trying to Square the Circle A Catholic from New Zealand sent a letter to the bishops of his country some time ago, hoping for a response. Having received nothing, not so much…...
Leo XIV Celebrates the United States' 250th Birthday at the U. S. Embassy to the Holy See
42+ min ago (154+ words) The gesture has been viewed as a sign of closeness on a particularly significant day in the history of the United States, the country of Leo XIV's origin. (ZENIT News / Rome, 07. 04. 2026). - Accepting the invitation of the U. S. Ambassador to the Holy…...
Leo XIV Reveals The Four Things He Will Do While on Vacation, Which Might Also Inspire Other Catholics" Vacation
46+ min ago (254+ words) (ZENIT News / Castel Gandolfo, 07. 05. 2026). - On the afternoon of Sunday, July 5, Pope Leo XIV traveled to the papal residence at Castel Gandolfo, 26 kilometers south of Rome, to spend his vacation there. That same morning, the Prefecture of the Papal Household issued…...
How can the weight of the cross be "easy" and "light"? Leo XIV explains it
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (121+ words) Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday! In today's Gospel reading (Mt11: 2530) Jesus invites us to join him in praising the Father, "Lord of heaven and earth" (v. 25). The Son of God made man reveals his love by including all creatures in this…...
Leo XIV sends a letter to the American people on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the country's founding
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (208+ words) Letter of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States of America (ZENIT News / Vatican City, 07. 04. 2026). - Marking the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, Pope Leo…...
Philippine devotees honor St. John the Baptist with a mud-covered display of faith - AOL
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (454+ words) The Taong Putik, or Mud People, festival is held annually in this village in Asia's largest Catholic nation as devotees thank the local patron saint for miracles and fulfill vows made in prayer. Melencio Nenuda, a 39-year-old construction worker, said…...
New shrine to shine
10+ hour, 41+ min ago (656+ words) Anew shrine honouring Australia's first saint could soon become the latest addition to one of the nation's most significant Catholic pilgrimage destinations. The Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide has recently lodged a development application to construct a new shrine attached to…...
Pope Leo starts his summer break at Castel Gandolfo with cheerful welcome
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (790+ words) July 6, 2026 By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News (OSV News) " When the papal coat of arms was hung at the balcony of the papal Castel Gandolfo residence July 5, locals knew that their main summer protagonist…...
Thomas J. Geisler Named CFO of Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education
45+ min ago (380+ words) National Centre for Padre Pio Names Deacon James Friend New Executive Director Youth Ministers Honored at Annual Appreciation Mass and Dinner Archdiocesan Students Rally at Capitol for Education Choice, EITC Anniversary Philadelphia March for Life Draws Faithful to Center City…...