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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, and the Canary Islands.

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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St. Anthony of Padua considered ‘all the world as his home’

On June 13 the Church celebrates St. Anthony of Padua, whose widespread popularity can be traced to his efforts at reaching out as a neighbor to all.

Catholic sisters journeying together in solidarity and hope

Over 130 religious sisters from across the globe meet in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the Catholic Sisters Initiative Convening, led by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.

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Lord’s Day Reflection: Serving without counting the cost

As the Church marks the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Luke Gregory, OFM, reflects on the theme: “Serving without counting the cost”.

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Father of euthanized 25-year-old Spanish woman speaks out as new bill aims to ‘fast track’ appeals

The proposed legislation would fast-track euthanasia requests, effectively reducing the opportunities for appeals and extended legal challenges.

Blind girl tells Pope Leo XIV how she sees the Sagrada Familia’s tallest tower ‘with her heart’

The young girl described to Pope Leo, through her sense of touch, how she perceives the Tower of Jesus Christ, the tallest at the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona.

Bishops urge G7 powers to prioritize dignity of the human person, global peace at summit

The bishops' conferences of the G7 countries emphasized the dignity of the human person amid ongoing wars, technological innovation, environmental concern, and global economic inequity.