Classical Catholic high school in DC to open second location in Diocese of Arlington — By: Catholic News Agency

The St. Jerome Institute in Washington, D.C., a classical Catholic high school, will open a second campus in northern Virginia’s Arlington Diocese in the fall, the institute announced in June 2025. / Credit: St. Jerome Institute Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 19, 2025 / 09:36 am (CNA). Demand among Catholic families in northern Virginia has spurred…

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Pope Leo XIV speaks with astronomy students about ‘wonder’ of the universe — By: Catholic News Agency

Galaxy M74. / Credit: NASA/ESA/Hubble Collaboration Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 19, 2025 / 08:00 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV encouraged young astronomy students at the Vatican this week to “be generous in sharing what you learn and what you experience, as best you can and however you can.” “Surely, this must be an exciting time…

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Sacred or scandalous? Catholic shrines take different approaches to Marko Rupnik’s art — By: Catholic News Agency

Mosaics by alleged abuser Father Marko Rupnik are displayed throughout the shrine in Lourdes, France. / Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA Rome Newsroom, Jun 19, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Advocates for sexual abuse victims say that religious art by the accused abuser Father Marko Rupnik should be taken down or covered up to spare victims further…

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Citing safety concerns, plans changed for Los Angeles conclusion of Eucharistic Pilgrimage — By: Catholic News Agency

The Blessed Sacrament is seen through the window of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage van moments before departure from St. John the Evangelist Church in Indianapolis on May 18, 2025. / Credit: Jeffrey Bruno CNA Staff, Jun 18, 2025 / 18:23 pm (CNA). The National Eucharistic Congress has changed the route and agenda for the conclusion…

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U.S. Catholic bishops announce Religious Freedom Week theme: ‘Witnesses to Hope’ — By: Catholic News Agency

“Witnesses to Hope” is the theme for the 2025 Religious Freedom Week, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops announced June 18, 2025. / Credit: Freedom Studio/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 18, 2025 / 18:43 pm (CNA). The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is commemorating 2025 Religious Freedom Week with the theme “Witnesses to…

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Report: Aid to the Church in Need spent $150 million helping Christians globally in 2024 — By: Catholic News Agency

Aid to the Church in Need released its 2024 report detailing how it spent $150 million in donations on June 18, 2025. / Credit: yul38885/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 18, 2025 / 16:53 pm (CNA). The international Catholic nonprofit Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) spent more than $150 million on thousands of projects…

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Abortion Pill Rescue Network reports 7,000 babies saved by reversal drug — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Ivanko80/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 18, 2025 / 17:23 pm (CNA). The abortion pill reversal (APR) drug supplied by Abortion Pill Rescue Network (APRN) has saved the lives of more than 7,000 unborn children since 2007, according to estimates from Heartbeat International. Heartbeat International, a pro-life organization that operates APRN, announced the…

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