U.S. State Department will destroy contraceptives earmarked for foreign aid programs — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Mark Van Scyoc/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 6, 2025 / 17:27 pm (CNA). The U.S. Department of State (DOS) plans to destroy a reserve of artificial contraceptives that was previously set aside for distribution in developing countries through foreign aid programs. The stockpile, including birth control pills, condoms, and long-term implantable contraceptives,…

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7 Dominican brothers ordained priests by Sydney archbishop in Washington, D.C. — By: Catholic News Agency

Seven Dominican brothers were ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Anthony Fisher, OP, who leads the Archdiocese of Sydney, Australia. The newest Dominican priests are Louis Mary Bethea, Gregory Marie Santy, Bertrand Marie Hebert, Basil Mary Burroughs, Titus Mary Sanchez, Nicodemus Maria Thomas, and Linus Mary Martz, pictured here with the archbishop at their ordination…

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Pope Leo XIV to leaders of ecclesial movements: ‘Christian life is not lived in isolation’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Leo XIV meets with delegates to the annual meeting of moderators of associations of the faithful, ecclesial movements, and new communities on June 6, 2025, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 6, 2025 / 16:00 pm (CNA). Christians must not attempt to live out the promises of Christ alone,…

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2 prisoners from Rebibbia prison at pope’s general audience: ‘It was a great gift’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Leo XIV speaks with prisoners who attended his general audience on June 4, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, Jun 6, 2025 / 14:45 pm (CNA). Two prisoners currently serving sentences in Rome’s Rebibbia prison obtained special permission to participate in Pope Leo XIV’s general audience this past Wednesday. “We received an official…

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