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Former Freemason and Catholic convert celebrates Nordic bishops’ clarification on Freemasonry

As the Nordic bishops clarify that Freemasonry and Catholicism are incompatible, a Catholic convert reflects on why he left Freemasonry behind.

Amid abuse scandal in UK, Pope Leo XIV appoints apostolic administrator to Northampton

On June 30, the pontiff appointed Archbishop Richard Moth of Westminster to temporarily replace Bishop David Oakley, charged with sexual abuse.

Qatar rules out direct US–Iran talks amid widening regional strain

Qatar has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Doha but will not hold direct meetings with Iranian officials.

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Sharing Christ at the World Cup: Atlanta Catholics turn global sporting event into mission field

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking place from June 11 to July 19 in cities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Pope Leo XIV names nun, cardinal to succeed Cardinal Czerny at human development office

Sister Alessandra Smerilli, FMA, is the third woman in history to be nominated to lead a Vatican dicastery.

Vatican Observatory addresses one of science’s greatest enigmas: quantum gravity

A conference addressed the subject of quantum gravity with regard to the incompatibility of quantum mechanics with general relativity, presenting a challenge for researchers to propose solutions.

Champion Shrine to celebrate America’s 250th by honoring Catholic saints, blesseds, venerables

The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Champion, Wisconsin, will host an exhibit July 1–9 honoring holy men and women from the United States.

Peter’s Pence 2025: €54.5 million to support Pope’s mission of charity

The 2025 Annual Disclosure for Peter’s Pence shows that offerings made to the Holy Father sustained his service to the universal Church and supported projects of direct assistance in 74 countries.

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Pope: All Christians called to celebrate 2033 anniversary of Christ's Redemption

Addressing representatives of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in Rome, Pope Leo XIV says all Christians are called to be credible witnesses at this time of war and polarization, and also expresses his hope that all Christians will work together to celebrate the Year 2033, commemorating two thousand years of the Lord's Redemption.

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Msgr Ruiz appointed Secretary of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity

The Argentine priest, who has served as Secretary of the Dicastery for Communication since 2015, was appointed by the Pope on Monday as Secretary of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, commonly known as the Apostolic Almonry. He will take up the post on 1 September 2026.

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