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Those targeted by immigration enforcement need ‘chance to be heard,’ says nun detained by ICE

by Gina Christian

Sister Leticia said when she asked the ICE agents, “can I go to Mass; can I just attend Mass, can I receive Communion?’, the answer was ‘no.'”

Andrea Bocelli to sing for Pope Leo with international children’s choir
Pope’s Lourdes visit to spotlight life, healing and hope, says bishop who covered Rupnik’s mosaics
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage ‘life-changing,’ created strong community, say pilgrims
Washington Roundup: Shutdown deadline approaches; bill would bar seizure of pilgrimage site
‘Traditionis Custodes’ still sparks reflection, debate at 5-year mark

U.S. Church

Catholic Scouting in US has new name, same adventurous mission

by Kimberley Heatherington

The new public name is meant to both clarify and strengthen the organization’s 100-plus-year commitment to faith, family and adventure through the values-based lessons of Scouting — all …

‘Traditionis Custodes’ still sparks reflection, debate at 5-year mark

Catholic Scouting in US has new name, same adventurous mission

Community life is ‘a place of sanctification,’ pope tells CMSM’s assembly

Woman whose confirmed miracle as child led to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s canonization dies at 78

Violent extremist’s sentencing a call to protect kids online, says Catholic legal scholar

World

Journalists launch initiative to bring letters from Venezuelan quake survivors to Pope Leo XIV

by Junno Arocho Esteves

When Pope Leo XIV embarks on his apostolic visit to France in September, four Vatican journalists hope to use that brief moment to hand the pontiff the prayers, …

Venezuelan bishops urge faithful to reject superstitious view of earthquakes
Peru: Historic churches severely damaged following earthquakes
After attorney pressed for transparency, Vatican answers rumors of Rupnik’s alleged acquittal
Ukraine remains hopeful for a papal visit, ambassador says
Lebanon’s cardinal urges prayer, guidance as its president visits the White House

Swiss churches deplore ‘arbitrary’ scrapping of military service exemption

For Gaza Christians, World Cup final offers brief respite from horrors of war

Faith joins football as Spain and Argentina face off for World Cup title

Vatican

Pope Leo takes road trip to mountainside shrines during his summer vacation

by Courtney Mares

Opinion

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

by Elizabeth Scalia

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

Reviews

The Odyssey

by John Mulderig
Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ to return to theaters
Supergirl
Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End
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