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Why we need priests - Sunday, June 14th

Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time |  Matthew 9:36—10:8 Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus summons apostles whom he shapes and sends on mission. Priests through the centuries—from Augustine and Aquinas, to...

Archdiocese of Philadelphia opens new Sacred Heart adoration chapel to 'bring people to the Lord'

Archbishop Nelson Pérez dedicated the perpetual adoration chapel an archdiocesan shrine during an opening event at the site on June 12.

Pro-life advocates defend unborn babies with Down syndrome after YouTuber goes public with abortion

Pro-life and abortion-related news you may have missed this week.

Catholic Bishops consecrate USA to Sacred Heart of Jesus

Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, US Catholic Bishops gather in Florida to consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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Irish bishops call for calm in Belfast following racially motivated civil unrest

Bishops in Northern Ireland call for peace, abuse victims in Australia clash with diocese, anti-Catholic legislation in France fails, Zimbabwe, and more in this week’s Catholic world news roundup.

Police arrest prime suspect in killing of Kenyan Catholic priest

Kenyan police have arrested a suspect in the May 2025 murder of Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett, who was shot while returning from a Eucharistic celebration in Kenya’s troubled Kerio Valley region.

Italian missionary in Brazil beatified on June 13

Fr. Nazareno Lanciotti, a Eucharistic and Marian missionary, is beatified on June 13 in Brazil for his martyrdom due to his work on behalf of the most vulnerable.

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Humanitarian convoy led by Nuncio in Lebanon caught in crossfire

A convoy consisting of 45 trucks and vehicles carrying food aid, medicines, and fuel intended for three Christian villages in southern Lebanon was forced to alter its route due to gunfire exchanged between the Israeli army and Hezbollah.

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10 of the most powerful moments of Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Spain

The Holy Father's visit from June 6–12 took him to Madrid, Barcelona, the Canary Islands, and Tenerife.

Protection of Minors Commission receives new Statutes, renewed mandate

Pope Leo XIV approves new Statutes for the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, reinforcing the Church's commitment to safeguarding minors and vulnerable persons.

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