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Mass of Thanksgiving for America’s 250th anniversary held at National Shrine in Washington

by Kurt Jensen

Independence Day is a reminder that Americans’ “inalienable rights” mentioned in the Declaration of Independence — life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness — are gifts from God, …

Blog: 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Full text: Letter of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States of America
In Lampedusa on July 4, Pope Leo urges Christians to provide safe harbor to migrants
Father McGivney: Founder’s desire for charity built Knights of Columbus’ success
Washington Roundup: Supreme Court issues major rulings; poll finds control of Senate up for grabs

U.S. Church

Religious, civic leaders applaud Pope Leo’s witness to human dignity at Liberty Medal ceremony

by Gina Christian

The awarding of the Liberty Medal to Pope Leo XIV for his efforts to uphold religious freedom is a “fitting recognition” that attests to the pope’s steadfast witness …

Pope Leo invites Americans to cultivate ‘moral greatness’ as he accepts Liberty Medal

West Virginia’s new bishop tells faithful he comes to diocese as ‘your brother and shepherd’

After the Vatican declares SSPX in formal schism, what’s next for the Church?

Michigan AG report issued on abuse investigation in Saginaw Diocese covers a 75-year period

Eucharist drew more than a million, including saints, to Philadelphia in bicentennial year

World

Vietnamese Catholics urged to become ‘messengers of truth’ at historic beatification

by OSV News

The newly beatified Blessed Diep “is inviting all of us not to deny Jesus, but to be witnesses or martyrs of his truth, Cardinal Tagle said.

Traditionalist groups disown SSPX consecrations, urge continuation of dialogue
Polish, Ukrainian cardinals call for reconciliation amid historical tensions between nations
SSPX carries out unauthorized consecration of 4 bishops despite pope’s warning against it
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

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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