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Full text: Letter of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States of America

by Pope Leo XIV

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all Americans on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This semiquincentennial marks that defining …

Blog: 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Michigan AG report issued on abuse investigation in Saginaw Diocese covers a 75-year period
Vietnamese Catholics urged to become ‘messengers of truth’ at historic beatification
Eucharist drew more than a million, including saints, to Philadelphia in bicentennial year

U.S. Church

A video novena honors Frassati’s 1st feast day as a saint; it almost didn’t see the light of day

by Simone Orendain

The feast day for St. Pier Giorgio Frassati on July 4 will be his first ever since his canonization last year.

A video novena honors Frassati’s 1st feast day as a saint; it almost didn’t see the light of day

Bishops express sorrow, warn faithful and call for prayer after SSPX schism

Utah Catholic community puts faith into action helping fire victims, aiding emergency crews

Catholic hikes up Massachusetts mountain carrying 130-pound cross to honor Christ

Haitian Catholics turn to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, their patroness, in a challenging time

World

Traditionalist groups disown SSPX consecrations, urge continuation of dialogue

by Jonathan Luxmoore

The prior of Oxford University’s Blackfriars Hall said the SSPX should not be confused with traditionalist groups who remained faithful to the Catholic Church.

Polish, Ukrainian cardinals call for reconciliation amid historical tensions between nations
Abuse victims reach $31.5 million joint settlement with Quebec Archdiocese, 2 institutions, insurer
Benedictines launch global jubilee initiative ahead of 1,500th anniversary
Pope Leo XIV calls for solidarity, prayers after deadly Venezuela quakes
UK bishops ‘distressed’ after Northampton prelate charged with rape

Archbishop calls for prayer, solidarity after twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela

Germany: Vatican denies request for lay homilies, sparks pushback by lay groups

Sudanese priest who chose to remain with his people shot dead in broad daylight

Vatican

Pope Leo’s July prayer intention: ‘For respect for human life’

by Vatican News

Opinion

Heinlein: The SSPX debacle and a path forward

by Michael R. Heinlein

The fate of Haitian migrants lies with the Senate

by Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski

The human error

by Katie Yoder

Reviews

Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ to return to theaters

by John Mulderig
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