Bishop Mark Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston is urging Catholics to reflect on the nation’s blessings and shortcomings while renewing their commitment to faith, human dignity, and the common good.

“We are brought together by love for Colombia and the certainty that, without God, we will not be able to build the civilization of love we all long for, nor sustain our common home,” they said.

The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) said it plans to consecrate four priests as bishops on July 1 without the permission of Pope Leo XIV.

The school has fought against the release of the report detailing its handling of abuse allegations connected to Theodore McCarrick.

The Legislature "can leave it up to a vote of the people" if it does not want to abolish capital punishment outright, the governor said.

Pope Leo answers questions from journalists on topics including the US-Iran war and his recent visit to Spain.

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From Westminster Hall to the U.N., popes have been invited to address civic assemblies during their travels. How have they used these speeches to challenge leaders on life, economics, and migration?

In a video message to the Austrian World Summit, the pope urged believers, wealthy nations, and religious communities to help build a “culture of care” for the environment.

In a message to Italian newspaper L’Adige, the pope urged journalists to resist "artificial polarizations" and serve as "instruments of truth."

Pope Leo XIV offers prayers and encouragement to parents grieving the loss of a child in a Message for the 2026 Day for Life, highlighting the dignity of every human life from conception.

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