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A new medal named after Pope Leo XIV to recognize individuals who have worked toward ecological sustainability will be introduced in October 2026. The pontiff will personally present the “Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal” at the International Sustainability Conference, to be held at the Patristic Institute Augustinianum in Rome from Oct. 12–15. The award ceremony…
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops submitted a public comment on proposed changes to federal grants, expressing support for restrictions on gender ideology and abortion but opposing restrictions for groups that work with migrants who are in the country unlawfully. The bishops submitted the public comment to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on…
With summer vacation time in full swing, the Spanish foundation Dale una Vuelta (“Give it some thought”), dedicated to combating pornography, has compiled a list of practical tips for adults, young people, families, and educators. “The summer vacation time is perhaps always more conflict-ridden. This is because there is more free time and more opportunities…
In 1976, Franciscan University of Steubenville held its first youth conference on its campus in Steubenville, Ohio. This summer, the Catholic university celebrates 50 years of a conference that has changed many lives. Since its founding, the youth conferences have helped over 1 million young people encounter Jesus Christ through dynamic talks, the Mass, Eucharistic…
Ferrán Torres is the Catholic forward who secured a 1–0 victory for Spain over Messiʼs Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, played on Sunday, July 19, in New Jersey. “The goal is the least important thing; right now, all I want is to grab that trophy and squeeze it as hard as I…
Peruʼs bishops offered prayers and expressed their solidarity with the victims of an earthquake that struck Saturday night in the Junín region — located in the countryʼs central Andean zone — leaving at least five people dead, more than twenty injured, and hundreds affected. The earthquake, which occurred around 9:00 p.m., was centered in the…
The Sicar retreat (“Sychar” in the English Bible) has given rise to one of the most notable youth evangelization experiences in Latin America. It came about through a process of discernment by a Mexican religious in her own search for God, a dynamic movement that today reaches thousands of young people. With over 30 years…
Pope Leo XIV warned Sunday against imagining God as “a powerful figure who imposes himself by force, who takes over and dominates, or who arrives triumphantly,” and urged Christians to embrace a Gospel-centered approach marked by humility and trust. Speaking before the Angelus prayer in Liberty Square at Castel Gandolfo, where he is spending several…
How can you find God amid tragedy? Why does God allow so much suffering? These are questions people might be asking themselves in Venezuela following the earthquakes of June 24. Carlos Márquez, auxiliary bishop of Caracas, reflected on the mystery of suffering in an interview with ACI Prensa, the Spanish-language sister service of EWTN News….
The canonization cause for celebrated novelist and Catholic convert Sigrid Undset is expected to open its diocesan phase this fall. One of Norwayʼs most celebrated writers, her life of faith, suffering, and intellectual depth still speaks powerfully to the Church in a secular age. Undset’s life was marked by personal challenges, public controversy, and choices…
