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Archbishop Benjamin Phiri of Zambia’s Archdiocese of Ndola.

Archbishop in Zambia calls for responsible, ethical journalism ahead of 2026 elections

Jul 6, 2025

In his homily on Sunday, June 29, the solemnity of Apostles Peter and Paul, Archbishop Benjamin Phiri called for responsible and ethical journalism.

Trees emerge from flood waters along the Guadalupe River on July 4, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas. Heavy rainfall caused flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas with multiple fatalities reported.

Catholics mobilize aid after historic flash floods devastate Texas Hill Country

Jul 5, 2025

“At this time it is unknown how many have been affected by rising water levels along rivers and creeks,” the Archdiocese of San Antonio said in a Friday statement.

A choir poses before an image of Pier Giorgio Frassati during a celebration of the centenary of his death, Turin, Italy, Friday, July 4, 2025.

Italy marks 100 years since death of Pier Giorgio Frassati as canonization nears

Jul 5, 2025

The three-day celebration of the centenary, dubbed “Frassati Days,” drew pilgrims from the United States, Poland, and Switzerland to the Piedmont region of Italy.

Pope Leo XIV greets a young pilgrim in Rome during a meeting with group of teachers and young people from Denmark, England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, Saturday, July 5, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV: Pilgrimages are ‘vital’ for a Christian’s life of faith

Jul 5, 2025

The Holy Father invited a large group of teachers and young people from Denmark, England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales to the Vatican on Saturday.

Speaking to over 400 bishops from 38 countries on June 25, 2025, in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of pastoral prudence, poverty, and synodality in the ministry of a bishop.

Pope Leo XIV appoints new president to lead Vatican’s child safeguarding commission

Jul 5, 2025

The prelate succeeds U.S.-born Cardinal Seán O’Malley, 81, the founding president of the safeguarding commission established by Pope Francis in 2014.

An aerial view of the papal palace of Castel Gandolfo near Rome. The apostolic palace is a complex of buildings served for centuries as a summer residence for the pope and overlooks Lake Albano.

Pope Leo XIV moves to the ‘second Vatican City,’ Castel Gandolfo

Jul 5, 2025

The pontiff will stay on the hilltop Vatican property “for a period of rest” from the afternoon of July 6 to the afternoon of July 20.

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New campaign launches to protect Catholics from online scams and fraud

Jul 5, 2025

“Protecting the Faithful” aims to shield Catholics and parishes from scammer tactics.

The Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in the Diocese of Pemba, Mozambique.

Armed robbers attack religious sisters’ home for girls in Mozambique

Jul 5, 2025

A report from Aid to the Church in Need describes the experience of an attack on the Mercedarian Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in northern Mozambique.

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Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari.

Nigerian bishop: Displaced families in need of spiritual and material help

Jul 5, 2025

Since his 2022 appointment, Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein has seen the destruction of at least 325 Catholic places of worship by Islamic extremists. 

Bishop Robert Barron is the founder of Word on Fire, a media apostolate focused on evangelization.

Bishop Barron urges court to strike down Washington law that targets seal of confession

Jul 4, 2025

Bishop Robert Barron on July 4 urged a federal court to strike down a Washington state law that would force priests to violate the seal of confession.

Attorney and columnist Andrea Picciotti-Bayer was named the winner of the Religious Freedom Impact Award by the Religious Freedom Institute on July 2, 2025.

Andrea Picciotti-Bayer named religious freedom award winner

Jul 4, 2025

The Religious Freedom Impact Award honors leaders who demonstrate “consistent, effective, and innovative leadership in advancing religious freedom.”

Cardinal Dominique Mathieu, archbishop of Tehran, Iran (left), and Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem.

Pope appoints Pizzaballa and Mathieu to Vatican’s interreligious dialogue office

Jul 4, 2025

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