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Pope Leo: St Cabrini's mission to migrants remains urgent today
Posted on 06/20/2026 10:30 AM ()
During a visit to the birthplace of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Pope Leo XIV recalls her devotion to the Sacred Heart and says her service to migrants remains a model for the Church in today's world.
Pope in Pavia: "The city is both a gift and a task"
Posted on 06/20/2026 10:00 AM ()
During his pastoral visit to Pavia, Pope Leo urges citizens to take responsibility for the common good, describing the city as both a gift and a task.
Pope in Pavia: St Augustine shows us ‘the need to turn inward’
Posted on 06/20/2026 09:00 AM ()
Pope Leo visits the church where St Augustine is buried, reflecting on pessimism, interiority, and the need to "read the signs of the times".
Colombians prepare to vote for continuity or change
Posted on 06/20/2026 08:58 AM ()
Continuity or change is the choice for voters throughout Colombia this Sunday, in the second round of the Presidential Election, with one candidate seeking to end six decades of conflict via negotiations, while the other is determined to end all dialogue forthwith.
Israeli strikes kill at least 5 in southern Lebanon despite new ceasefire
Posted on 06/20/2026 07:42 AM ()
At least five people have been killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes and drone attacks across southern Lebanon overnight and early Saturday.
Rebuilding the grammar of 'We'
Posted on 06/20/2026 06:12 AM ()
"Magnifica Humanitas" addresses issues that touch on many dimensions of human existence. In light of this breadth, and inspired by Article 13 of the Encyclical, we wish to broaden the discussion of the themes raised by Pope Leo XIV by inviting voices that do not necessarily belong to, or are not closely associated with, the Catholic Church to share their reflections.
Hong Kong and Macau bishops reflect on synodality and hope during ad limina visit
Posted on 06/20/2026 04:00 AM ()
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.
Lord’s Day Reflection: The Cure for a Midsummer Night’s Confusion
Posted on 06/20/2026 02:00 AM ()
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.”
Pope Leo XIV: 'Only the love of God can provide us with true and perfect joy'
Posted on 06/19/2026 17:30 PM ()
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.'
Ukraine suffers new strikes as calls for peace intensify
Posted on 06/19/2026 07:37 AM ()
At least 10 people, including four children, were injured in a Russian strike on Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, Ukrainian authorities said Friday. In southern Ukraine, the State Emergency Service reported that one person was killed and four others were injured in a separate Russian attack on the Odesa region.