Philadelphia archbishop in pastoral letter tells immigrants: ‘You are not alone’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Archbishop Nelson Pérez of Philadelphia (pictured at his installation Mass in 2020) issued a pastoral letter in support of immigrants on July 23, 2025. / Credit: Sarah Webb/Archdiocese of Philadelphia Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 24, 2025 / 14:05 pm (CNA). Archbishop Nelson Perez of Philadelphia has expressed “sorrow” for and “prayerful solidarity” with the immigrant…

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U.S bishops distribute $2.6 million to African churches, projects — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Sergi Lopez Roig/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 24, 2025 / 13:35 pm (CNA). The U.S. Catholic bishops’ 2024 Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa has awarded $2.6 million to support 96 pastoral projects across 32 African countries and multinational regions. In a July 22 statement, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops…

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Christians ask Vatican for ‘urgent intervention’ on violence amid envoy’s visit to India — By: Catholic News Agency

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, secretary for relations with states within the Holy See’s Secretariat of State, at the Vatican Oct. 27, 2017. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Bangalore, India, Jul 24, 2025 / 11:35 am (CNA). Christians in India recently urged the Vatican to respond forcefully to rising violence in the country amid a state visit…

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Tribute or travesty? Dolce & Gabbana stages Catholic-vestment-inspired fashion show — By: Catholic News Agency

The “Alta Sartoria” Dolce & Gabbana fashion show took place July 15, 2025, on the pedestrian-only Sant’Angelo Bridge, found directly in front of Castel Sant’Angelo, an ancient mausoleum later used as a papal fortress. / Credit: ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP via Getty Images Rome Newsroom, Jul 24, 2025 / 12:05 pm (CNA). The Italian fashion house Dolce…

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Meet future saints Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati at the Jubilee of Youth — By: Catholic News Agency

Blessed Carlo Acutis (left) and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. / Credit: Diocese of Assisi/Public domain via Wikimedia Commons Vatican City, Jul 24, 2025 / 11:05 am (CNA). Thousands of young people are heading to the Eternal City next week for the Jubilee of Youth, where they will have the opportunity to pray with the incorrupt…

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