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Juneteenth, short for June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. For Ryan Bomberger, he also remembers the day his life changed through adoption. Bomberger was conceived in rape. Even in states with strong protections for the unborn, these protections often don’t extend to children conceived in rape. Some consider these exceptions…
Pope Leo XIV on Friday highlighted the role of synodality in promoting the common good and avoiding new divisions. In his private audience with the participants of the Borgo Dialogues at the Vatican on June 19, Leo praised their work as a commitment to the “ecological, social, and economic transformation of the world.” He also…
As mental health challenges continue to rise, the head of one of the nation’s premier Catholic behavioral health centers is calling for renewed awareness and support for those serving in the Church. David Shellenberger, president and CEO of the Saint John Vianney Center, which helps those in ministry navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, vocational transitions, and…
Since last May, the Diocese of Guadix in Spain has been home to a new community of hermits — four Venezuelan men who have settled at the site of the martyrdom of St. Torquatus. St. Torquatus, beheaded in the first century, was one of the seven reputed disciples of the apostle James, known as the…
CHICAGO — Can faith and science be reconciled in the eyes of the world? This question dominated conversations — both formal and casual — at the recent national convention of Catholic scientists. This year’s annual conference, held June 5–8 at Mundelein Seminary outside Chicago, included a new offering designed to address this issue directly. Attendees…
A survey of U.S. adults who participated in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) in 2026 found that most were drawn to the Catholic Church either through a search for meaning and purpose or an attraction to the Churchʼs teachings, liturgy, and historical tradition. “Personal growth in goodness, inner peace, and an understanding…
A survey by Pew Research Center found that more than three-fourths of Catholics view Pope Leo XIV favorably and that many Catholics, especially Democratic‑leaning Catholics, believe President Donald Trump has been too critical of Pope Leo, with views breaking sharply along party lines. The survey of 1,848 Catholics between May 26 and June 1, part…
Bishop Louis Tylka of the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, announced that tickets for the historic beatification Mass of Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen and related September events will be available the week of June 22. Tylka expressed his excitement for the upcoming celebrations in a statement June 18. “It is with profound joy and gratitude…
Members of 40 Days for Life and the Bishops’ Vicariate for Life and Family of the Archdiocese of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, along with other Christians gathered June 17 to remind the Constitutional Court of the Dominican Republic that the right to life is inviolable and that there is no place for abortion in the…
In light of a decades-long trend of parish school closures, leading Catholic educators are calling for a return to Catholic principles. Catholic bishops, higher education leaders, scholars, and superintendents gathered for the Front Royal Education Summit at Christendom College in Front Royal, Virginia, at the end of May where they developed the statement together. “We…
