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In Assisi, Pope Leo urges young people to become ‘new saints’

by Courtney Mares

“Dear young people,” Pope Leo said, “today Europe and the whole world are looking to you to be new saints. Dare to believe in the word of the …

Anniversary of Voting Rights Act time to reflect on participation in democracy, Bishop Garcia says
Previously unpublished letters add to Rupnik abuse case allegations
Acutis AI co-founder explores ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ and pope’s call for digital disciples
Spanish Catholics seek lessons from Ceuta crisis as Our Lady processes through enclave’s streets
Catholics sees outpouring of grace after EF-3 tornado; Wisconsin storm miraculously took no lives

U.S. Church

In Puerto Rico, Archbishop González of San Juan retires, bishop of Caguas named his successor

by OSV News

Born in New Jersey to Puerto Rican parents and raised in Puerto Rico, retiring Archbishop González was ordained a Franciscan priest on May 8, 1977.

In Puerto Rico, Archbishop González of San Juan retires, bishop of Caguas named his successor

Church prays, recalls pain and compassion after Texas flood tragedy 1 year ago

By living for ‘God’s purposes,’ Knights care for his people, archbishop tells convention

Head of Minnesota Catholic Conference new president of national association of conference directors

At premiere, Blessed Rother film sparks hope for new saints inspired by martyr’s life

World

Pope Leo XIV mourns Mozambican cardinal, praising his zeal and perseverance

by Fredrick Nzwili

(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV mourned Cardinal Júlio Duarte Langa, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Xai-Xai in Mozambique, who died Aug. 3 while undergoing treatment in …

Pope Leo XIV to visit 10 cities in South America in November
Diocese in Nigeria mourns death of priest killed in machete attack
Missionary to lead Morocco archdiocese amid probe of abuse claims against cardinal, order says
In Spain, diocese pledges emergency aid as death toll rises in enclave’s border crisis
Israeli strike damages Christian-run hospital in Gaza

Russian attack leaves 8 dead in Ukraine; suspected missile lands in Poland

UK Catholic leaders praise Burnham on end-of-life care, call for faith-driven leadership

Pope Leo XIV at Andrea Bocelli concert: Music’s beauty points us to God

Vatican

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given August 5, 2026

by Pope Leo XIV

Opinion

The Church in the Upper Midwest

by Father Anthony D. Andreassi

Bob Dylan makes me want to be 80. Or even 85.

by Elizabeth Scalia

Five times to pray on the go

by Colleen Pressprich

Reviews

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

by John Mulderig
Live-action ‘Moana’ sets sail on the silver screen
Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ to return to theaters
Supergirl
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