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Pope says Church ‘must move forward’ if SSPX proceeds with illicit ordinations

by Junno Arocho Esteves

Pope Leo also expressed his optimism about the recent deal to end the war in Iran that is expected to be signed June 19 in Switzerland.

Blog: 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Catholic expert commends Anthropic for global call to slow down AI, check values
‘Faith in action’: Over 5,000 volunteers in San Diego pack 2 million meals for those in need
Pope reflects on Spain trip, says migration concerns call for Christians to reread the Gospel

U.S. Church

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage includes boardwalk evangelization along Atlantic shore

by Cathy Rossi

OCEAN CITY, Md. (OSV News) — As he began to process on a warm and breezy morning June 12 along the boardwalk, local Catholic Chris Cikanovich said, “I …

Deacons say encouragement from family, clergy plays decisive role in answering vocational call

With focus on Sacred Heart, bishops make moves to strengthen Church’s mission at spring assembly

Washington Roundup: Trump seeks off-ramp for Iran war; pro-lifers seek Planned Parenthood defund

Pew: More governments cracking down on religion, with spikes in religious hostility in 2023

Trump and Iran reach tentative deal to end war, but obstacles to peace remain

World

The father behind the pope: How Karol Wojtyla Sr. helped shape St. John Paul II

by Katarzyna Szalajko

WARSAW, Poland (OSV News) — Karol Wojtyla Sr., the father of the future St. John Paul II, raised his son alone after the death of his wife, leaving an …

Cardinal Camillo Ruini, influential voice of the Italian Church, dies at 95
Bishops mark ‘sobering anniversary’ of Canada euthanasia law, call faithful to action
Pope Leo praises newly beatified Salesian martyrs killed for their fidelity to Christ
World Cup kicks off amid passion, protests in Mexico
Catholic, Orthodox leaders condemn Russian attack on Kyiv cathedral

Jérôme Lejeune’s legacy endures as France celebrates 100th birthday of the geneticist

Church leaders to G7 leaders: Place the human person ‘at the heart’ of governance

At Tenerife, Pope Leo urges traffickers to stop and repent, or face divine justice

Vatican

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given June 17, 2026

by Pope Leo XIV

Opinion

The friendship crisis beneath the loneliness epidemic

by Vicente Del Real

The heart of the matter

by Michael R. Heinlein

Why the bishops are consecrating the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

by Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski

Reviews

Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End

by John Mulderig
Obsession
The Sheep Detectives
St. Francis of Assisi in film
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