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Aerial view of flooded rural area with homes and vehicles partially submerged. Brown floodwater surrounds green trees, creating a somber mood.

The Texas Floods: How to Answer Your Children Who Are Asking Questions

A call to prayer from a 9-year old who just wanted to know the answer to one question: ‘Did the girls who died go straight to heaven?...

National Catholic Register

4 days ago4 min read

The Statue of Liberty with the American flag flies against a cloudy sky. Soft pink and gray hues create a serene and patriotic atmosphere.

Independence Day #249

(Photo: Lightstock, edited) In the twelve months leading up to next year’s American semiquincentennial, the tale will frequently be told...

George Weigel

Jul 23 min read

A man in white religious robes speaks into a microphone with arms raised. Ornate golden background. Calm and welcoming expression.

Pope Leo XIV invites seminarians to bear witness to ‘tenderness’ and ‘mercy’ of Christ

The pontiff warned of the risk of a superficial spiritual life “in an age of hyperconnectivity” in which it becomes increasingly...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 284 min read

Diverse hands clasped together, forming a supportive circle on a wooden floor. Some wear rings; warm and cooperative mood.

Solidarity: The Path Between Nationalism and Globalism

(Photo: Lightstock) We are one human family, yet we are born as members of a particular nation. Christians are reborn as members of...

Jared Staudt

Jun 264 min read

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Irish teens inspired by Carlo Acutis make Lego film of his life

Three teen brothers from Ireland have turned their admiration for Blessed Carlo Acutis into a movie called “Lego Movie — The Incredible...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 224 min read

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‘The Chosen’ cast headed to Vatican for presentation, audience with Pope Leo XIV

Jesus and the disciples during Season 4 of “The Chosen.” (Photo: The Chosen/Mike Kubeisy) By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú/CNA On June 23,...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 212 min read

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U.S. Catholic Bishops Announce Religious Freedom Week Theme: ‘Witnesses to Hope’

The USCCB’s annual report on the state of religious liberty expressed concerns about policies on immigration, gender ideology, abortion,...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 192 min read

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Juneteenth and the life of the first Black American Catholic priest

Venerable Augustus Tolton. (Photo: Public domain) By Francesca Pollio Fenton/CNA On June 19, the United States commemorates the...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 192 min read

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“Public” does not = “state” or “government”

(Photo: Unsplash) In its recent non-decision, St. Isidore of Seville Virtual Catholic School v. Drummond , the U.S. Supreme Court let...

George Weigel

Jun 183 min read

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Bearing Witness to the People of Myanmar — From Colorado to Rome

Risen Christ Parish in Denver has become a spiritual home for several refugee families from Myanmar. (Photo by Neil McDonough) In a...

Denver Catholic Staff

Jun 171 min read

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Pope Leo XIV encourages young people to be ‘beacons of hope’ at Chicago event

The Archdiocese of Chicago hosted a celebration at Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox, on June 14, 2025, to honor Pope Leo...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 164 min read

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Pope Leo XIV: ‘The gravest form of poverty is not to know God’

Pope Leo XIV presides over the first ordinary public consistory of cardinals of his pontificate on June 13, 2025, at the Apostolic Palace...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 155 min read

Clergy perform a ritual with incense smoke in a dimly lit cathedral. Ornate altar with white flowers; solemn and reverent atmosphere.

Gallup poll says many Americans think U.S. is becoming more religious

Cardinal Timothy Dolan stands at the altar during Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City on May 26, 2024. (Photo: Jeffrey...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 142 min read

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10 things you should know about Blessed Carlo Acutis

Blessed Carlo Acutis. (Photos: Diocese of Assisi) By Courtney Mares/CNA It’s official! Pope Leo XIV will canonize Blessed Carlo Acutis ...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 144 min read

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Archbishop Aquila Calls for Prayers for Peace Amid New Attacks in Iran and Israel

Following Israel’s strikes on Iran and Iran's promised retaliation, Archbishop Aquila asked priests and laity to pray for peace (Photo:...

Denver Catholic Staff

Jun 132 min read

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Carlo Acutis to be canonized Sept. 7 with Pier Giorgio Frassati

Blessed Carlo Acutis (left) and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. (Photo: Diocese of Assisi/Public domain via Wikimedia Commons) By Courtney...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 134 min read

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Yes, it’s our war, too

(Photo: Unsplash) In late May, Trump administration officials at the highest level, frustrated by what they regard as Vladimir Putin’s...

George Weigel

Jun 113 min read

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Pope Leo XIV to families: Be missionaries of the Gospel who walk with other families

Pope Leo greets pilgrims during the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, June 1, 2025. (Photo: Vatican...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 83 min read

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This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of June

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful in St. Peter's Basilica, May 31, 2025. (Photo: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA) By Francesca Pollio Fenton/CNA In his...

Catholic News Agency

Jun 72 min read

Man in white religious attire stands on a balcony, hands clasped, smiling. Red curtains in the background convey a formal setting.

Petrocentrism: a problem?

(Photo: CNS/Lola Gomez) One hundred fifty-five years ago, when the freshly minted Kingdom of Italy conquered the rump of the Papal States...

George Weigel

Jun 43 min read

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