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2026 Global Peace Index: We must invest in peace, not war

The Australian Embassy to the Holy See hosts the presentation of the 2026 Global Peace Index with the founder of the Institute for Economics and Peace Steve Killelea as he breaks down the importance of having data on global peacefulness and how to invest in peace rather than war.

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Unpublished homilies of Pope Benedict XVI released in English

The Vatican Publishing House (LEV) has released the English edition of "The Lord Holds Us by the Hand,” which brings together previously unpublished homilies delivered by Pope Benedict XVI during private Masses celebrated during his pontificate and after his resignation.

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Cardinal Czerny for Sea Sunday: A ship must never be a place of isolation

In his message for Sea Sunday 2026, Cardinal Michael Czerny highlights the complex challenges maritime workers face today as the sea today is “increasingly marked by tension, insecurity, war, and fear.”

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Pope at Audience: Let us be transformed by the Eucharistic mystery

During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV focuses on the Eucharist as he continues reflecting on Vatican II’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, underscoring that the sacred mystery enables us 'to adopt the very way of the Lord.'

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Kenya's Catholic Bishops urge respect for human life and national renewal

The Catholic bishops of Kenya have called for a renewed commitment to the dignity of human life, justice, and national dialogue, expressing concern over the growing disregard for human life and the moral challenges facing the country.

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Pope: Writing concerns God and helps trace outline of truth

Pope Leo XIV meets with writers from around the world to mark the 100th anniversary of the Vatican Publishing House (LEV), reminding authors that writing is an act of humanity, truth, and the search for God.

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U.S. House passes housing bill with backing from Catholic Charities USA

Catholic Charities USA President Kerry Alys Robinson said the bill "has the potential to improve the lives of so many of our fellow citizens."

Catholic group asks Pope Leo to clarify Church's stance on Israel

“Should Catholics interpret the creation and enduring existence of the State of Israel as a sign of God’s providence — or should they not?” Catholic Voices for Israel asks Pope Leo in an open letter.

EWTN wins more than 75 awards at 2026 Catholic Media Awards

The awards were announced at the conclusion of the 2026 Catholic Media Conference, held June 16–19 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Cardinal Pizzaballa and Orthodox Patriarch Theophilus III of Jerusalem visit the Gaza Strip

The two patriarchs, accompanied by Josef D. Blotz of the Order of Malta, made a pastoral and humanitarian visit to Gaza to show that their concern for the area remains a priority.