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Hong Kong and Macau bishops reflect on synodality and hope during ad limina visit

During their ad limina visit to Rome, the bishops of Hong Kong and Macau reflect on missionary renewal, ecclesial communion, and the lived experience of synodality through dialogue, listening, and shared discernment with Pope Leo XIV.

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Lord’s Day Reflection: The Cure for a Midsummer Night’s Confusion

As the Church celebrates the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day's liturgical readings, reflecting on the theme, " The Cure for a Midsummer Night’s Confusion.”

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Detroit Archdiocese forecasts suspension of weekend Masses at 90 parishes

The latest update follows the completion of 400 listening sessions at parishes across the Archdiocese of Detroit amid its two-year restructuring process.

Pope Leo urges youth to seek ‘true peace’ and ‘perfect joy’

The pope, addressing attendees at the Steubenville Youth Conferences, reflected on "the message St. Francis might have for young people today."

Colombian pro-life caucus celebrates victories, eyes new challenges

The caucus passed bills reinforcing pro-life values, prevented harmful bills from advancing in the legislative process, and saw more than 30 pro-life candidates elected for the 2026-2030 term.

Justice Department joins Catholic nuns’ lawsuit against New York’s housing rule

The lawsuit alleges that New York is violating the sisters' First Amendment rights to the free exercise of religion and free speech.

Pope Leo XIV: 'Only the love of God can provide us with true and perfect joy'

In a video message to the 50th Steubenville Summer Youth Conference, Pope Leo XIV reveals 'the secret' to being able to face challenging circumstances with a smile, and reassures all participating that 'If we have the profound conviction that God cares for us as His beloved children, we will not be flustered or discouraged, even in difficult situations.'

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Justice Department looks into alleged MLB religious discrimination

The Department of Justice is investigating whether the MLB is violating the civil rights of Christian players who object to the league's promotion of gay pride.

U.S. permanent diaconate hits record size as retirements rise

Losses from retirement and death are nearly matching the number of men being ordained to the permanent diaconate, a survey found.

Canada enacts hate crime law that removes long-standing religious exemption

The Canadian Parliament passed a hate-crime statute, an Indian court acquitted a Missionaries of Charity sister of child trafficking after eight years, and more in this week's world news roundup.