Pope Leo XIV approves new custos of the Holy Land amid regional crisis — By: Catholic News Agency

Father Francesco Ielpo, a Franciscan friar, on June 24, 2025, was appointed the new custos of the Holy Land and guardian of Mount Zion. Previously, since 2022, he was president of the Holy Land Foundation in addition to holding other organizational roles across Italian Franciscan provinces. / Credit: Custodia Terræ Sanctæ ACI MENA, Jun 25,…

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At general audience, Pope Leo XIV laments ‘fatigue of living’ afflicting modern society — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square, Wednesday, June 25, 2025 / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Vatican City, Jun 25, 2025 / 07:15 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday addressed what he called the “fatigue of living” as one of the ailments afflicting modern society, and he urged the faithful…

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International monitoring organization reports pedophilic videos online have tripled — By: Catholic News Agency

The work of Association Meter, an organization that combats online pedophilia, was featured on “EWTN Pro-Life Weekly.” / Credit: “EWTN Pro-Life Weekly”/Screenshot Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 24, 2025 / 17:37 pm (CNA). Research from the Association Meter, an Italian-based organization run by Father Fortunato Di Noto that operates the World Observatory Against Pedophilia, has found…

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U.S. attorney general confirms investigation into ‘DC Five’ aborted babies — By: Catholic News Agency

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before the House Committee on Appropriations at the U.S. Capitol on June 23, 2025, in Washington, D.C. / Credit: Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 24, 2025 / 18:07 pm (CNA). U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed this week that there is an “ongoing investigation” into the deaths…

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Atlanta hospital ensures Catholic identity through new sponsorship agreement — By: Catholic News Agency

Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta. / Credit: Thomson200, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons CNA Staff, Jun 24, 2025 / 16:17 pm (CNA). The Archdiocese of Atlanta and Emory Healthcare have announced a new sponsorship agreement that will preserve the Catholic identity and mission of Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital.  Atlanta’s first hospital, founded in 1880 by…

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Pope Leo XIV invites seminarians to bear witness to ‘tenderness’ and ‘mercy’ of Christ — By: Catholic News Agency

The pontiff warned of the risk of a superficial spiritual life “in an age of hyperconnectivity” in which it becomes increasingly “difficult to experience silence and solitude,” emphasizing that without an encounter with God, “we cannot even truly know ourselves.” / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Jun 24, 2025 / 16:37 pm (CNA). On June…

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Japan bishops on nuclear bombs: ‘This tragedy must not be repeated’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Mass at a cathedral in Nagasaki, Japan, after the U.S. dropped a nuclear weapon on the city in August of 1945. The Japanese bishops asked for international nuclear disarmament in a June 20, 2025, letter. / Credit: Nagasaki City Office (長崎市役所), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 24, 2025 / 17:07 pm…

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