Pope Leo XIV to UN: To combat hunger, focus on humanity
The pontiff visited the headquarters of the U.N. World Food Programme in Rome on June 22.
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Jun. 23 Tuesday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time; Vigil of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, Weekday
Tomorrow is the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. Observance of the solemnity begins with First Vespers (Evening Prayer I) in the Liturgy of the Hours on […]
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Vatican rejects German bishops’ request for lay homilies at Mass
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican has rejected a request by the German Bishops’ Conference to allow lay faithful, in exceptional circumstances, to preach the homily during the celebration of the […]
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International Widows’ Day: How Jesus and St. Augustine show Church’s concern for widowed women
Widows have a place of privilege and special care in the Judeo-Christian tradition, according to biblical texts. On International Widows’ Day, annually observed on June 23, the Church has the […]
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Miraculous Medal Prayer
Miraculous Medal Prayer O Mary, Conceived without Sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee, and for those who do not have recourse to thee, especially the enemies of […]
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Jun. 22 Monday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of Sts John Fisher, Bishop, and Thomas More, Martyrs; Opt Mem of St. Paulinus of Nola, Bishop, Opt. Mem.
The Church celebrates two Optional Memorials today:
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Pope Leo XIV warns no doctor should ever ‘decide on the life of an embryo’
Pope Leo XIV defended the dignity of human life at every stage and warned about the risks of a medicine subordinated to technical or utilitarian criteria at the Vatican on […]
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After meeting with pope, collaboration between Vatican, abuse victims takes ‘a step forward’
After a meeting at the Vatican in October last year, Pope Leo XIV and a network for victims of clergy sexual abuse and continue to build collaboration through conversations with […]
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CATHOLIC DAILY GOSPEL REFLECTION FOR TODAY, MARCH 7, 2026
CATHOLIC DAILY GOSPEL REFLECTION FOR TODAY, MARCH 7, 2026 THE FATHER WHO RUNS: A STORY OF MERCY THAT NEVER GIVES UP FEATURED GOSPEL (DOUAY-RHEIMS) Luke 15:20–24 “And rising up he […]
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Jun. 21 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday
From today’s Gospel: Jesus said to the Twelve: “Fear no one. Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known. What I say to […]