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Pope Leo XIV in Castel Gandolfo: God’s kingdom grows in the ‘little things of daily life’

by Courtney Mares

Catholics from every inhabited continent gathered in Castel Gandolfo July 19 as Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given July 19, 2026
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U.S. Church

‘Theology of migration’ moves us to ‘communion with God, others,’ says expert

by Gina Christian

(OSV News) — Days after participating in Pope Leo XIV’s July 4 visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa — where close to 50,000 refugees and migrants landed in …

‘Theology of migration’ moves us to ‘communion with God, others,’ says expert

Catholics offer prayers, express solidarity over 2 ICE shooting deaths in less than a week

Priest’s museum in India will honor John Paul II, Mother Teresa and offer ‘silent evangelization’

Las Cruces Diocese demands jury trial, just compensation in feds’ effort to seize pilgrimage site

Senators press Blanche on mifepristone lawsuits, Epstein survivors

World

Peru, Uruguay advance preparations for upcoming papal visit

by Junno Arocho Esteves

(OSV News) — Anticipation for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to South America is building as Peru’s president-elect pledged state cooperation and Uruguay’s Church officials announced logistical plans for the …

French bishops decry vote legalizing ‘assisted dying’ as ‘turning point’ in nation’s history
US Franciscans appeal for help in ending Israeli settler violence against Christians
‘Keep Venezuelans in your hearts’ after earthquakes, says Catholic relief worker
After Vatican’s excommunication, SSPX in Kenya insists on Catholic identity, fighting archdiocese
Faith leads effort to end preventable blindness in Guatemala and beyond

Counter Terrorism Police take over investigation of British pro-life politician’s murder

El-Obeid: Brave witness of the Sudanese Church in a city under siege

Canada’s Catholics await high court decision on religious liberty and Bill 21

Vatican

Castel Gandolfo to host concert in honor of Pope Leo XIV in palace courtyard

by Vatican News

Opinion

Five times to pray on the go

by Colleen Pressprich

Bishop Oscar Cantú of Silicon Valley reflects on the impact of ‘Magnifica Humanitas’

by Charlie Camosy

After a tragedy, ‘The Tapestry’ offers consolation

by Sarah Robsdottir

Reviews

The Odyssey

by John Mulderig
Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ to return to theaters
Supergirl
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