Castel Gandolfo prepares to welcome Pope Leo XIV: ‘The heart of the city returns’ — By: Catholic News Agency

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. / Credit: Stefano Tammaro/Shutterstock Rome Newsroom, Jun 26, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Castel Gandolfo is preparing to welcome Pope Leo…

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Ohio bishops’ conference speaks out against anti-school-choice ruling — By: Catholic News Agency

A judge in Ohio ruled the state’s educational voucher program unconstitutional, but the Ohio Catholic Conference said on June 24, 2025, it is confident the issue, which benefits Catholic schools, will ultimately prevail on appeal. / Credit: Take Photo/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 25, 2025 / 18:01 pm (CNA). The Catholic Conference of Ohio has…

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Religious sisters demonstrate on Capitol Hill as U.S. senators consider budget bill — By: Catholic News Agency

About 300 sisters and supporters gathered on June 24, 2025, for “Sisters Speak Out” in the nation’s capital in anticipation of the Senate voting on the budget bill this week. / Credit: Julia Morris Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 25, 2025 / 16:07 pm (CNA). Sisters from 60 congregations gathered in Washington, D.C., on June 24…

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Amid immigrant arrests, California bishop urges leaders: ‘Cease these tactics immediately’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Bishop Alberto Rojas of San Bernardino. / Credit: Diocese of San Bernardino/Screenshot CNA Staff, Jun 25, 2025 / 13:24 pm (CNA). Bishop Alberto Rojas of San Bernardino, California, on Tuesday urged authorities to cease their aggressive arrests of immigrants in the state, with the prelate calling for immigration enforcement that “respects human rights and human…

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Pope Leo XIV expresses his closeness to persecuted Christians in the Middle East — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Leo XIV waves to pilgrims at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square, Wednesday, June 25, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA ACI Prensa Staff, Jun 25, 2025 / 13:54 pm (CNA). Pope Leo XIV expressed his closeness to persecuted Christians during the Wednesday general audience on June 25, referring to the “heinous terrorist…

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Bishop Conley condemns ‘drag Mass’ at university as offensive attack on Catholic faith — By: Catholic News Agency

Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska. / Credit: Diocese of Lincoln CNA Staff, Jun 25, 2025 / 12:24 pm (CNA). Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska, this week slammed a so-called “drag Mass” performance put on by a University of Nebraska student, calling it an “offensive” display marked by “lies, evil, and ugliness.”  The higher…

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