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When the White House hosted a Catholic wedding, and then a baptism

by Thomas J. Craughwell

The first Catholic ceremony in the White House took place during the presidency of a Presbyterian.

Blog: 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Religious freedom ‘rooted in human dignity,’ says expert ahead of US bishops’ observance
Flannery O’Connor: Southern writer made Catholic vision ‘apparent by shock’
Trump cancels plans to sign housing bill, demanding Congress pass voter ID bill

U.S. Church

Sheen beatification tickets defray ‘substantial costs’ of inviting thousands, says bishop

by Gina Christian

Tickets to the September 2026 beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen are quickly being snapped up.

USCCB and pro-life leaders: Abortion pills remain key post-Dobbs challenge

Chicago Archdiocese countersuit against alleged abuse settlement fraud ring gets green light

DOJ to join Dominicans’ suit on NY gender identity law for long-term care facilities

OSV News wins 13 Catholic Media Awards, sweeps one-shot national newswriting category

Despite land transfer, Apache Stronghold continues effort to protect sacred Arizona site

World

Sudanese priest who chose to remain with his people shot dead in broad daylight

by Fredrick Nzwili

The priest was “well known for his dedicated pastoral service, commitment to the service and care for those entrusted to him.”

Pakistan Catholics counter persecution with hope, says bishops’ human rights director
French bishops launch prayer novena ahead of key ‘assisted-dying’ vote
Cardinal Pizzaballa prays in the cave where Jesus stopped with his mother
As fuel shortages deepen Cuba’s humanitarian crisis, nuns struggle to sustain ministries
Pope Leo venerates heart of Mother Cabrini, calls for more missionaries like her

Pope Leo prays at St. Augustine’s tomb in Pavia, calling all to be signs of Jesus’ love

COMECE president says new EU migrant regulations raise ethical concerns

In Spain, Pope Leo XIV shared a message of human dignity for all of Europe

Vatican

Previously unpublished homilies of Pope Benedict XVI released in English

by Vatican News

Opinion

The human error

by Katie Yoder

The friendship crisis beneath the loneliness epidemic

by Vicente Del Real

The heart of the matter

by Michael R. Heinlein

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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