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Eucharistic pilgrimage set to kick off in St. Augustine, Florida

The 2026 Eucharistic pilgrimage will launch in St. Augustine, Florida, where the first recorded Catholic Mass within the future continental United States was celebrated.

Peace, unity, and AI: What Pope Leo’s messages reveal about his thought

Ahead of the publication of Leo's first encyclical, what do his writings and speeches, both before and after his election, reveal about his thought?

Czech cardinal reflects on martyrs under communism ahead of priest beatifications

The two priests were imprisoned and executed by the Czechoslovak communist regime because of its hatred of the Catholic faith, according to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.

U.S. bishops urge Congress to boost housing funds as homelessness surges

“Current federal investments in housing programs do not meet the great need we see in our country,” said a joint letter by the bishops and leaders of two Catholic charitable groups.

Bishop Barron speaks on U.S. religious roots ahead of nation’s 250th anniversary

"There's no officially state-sanctioned religion, but that does not mean that religion has no role in public life," Bishop Robert Barron said.

Malta pro-life campaign challenges 6 parties on abortion, euthanasia

A leading pro-life nongovernmental organization is asking Malta's six political parties to declare publicly — yes or no — whether they would back abortion or euthanasia laws ahead of the May 30 vote.

French youth hikes up mountain with heavy cross on back, installs atop peak

In a feat of perseverance and strength, Maël Le Lagadec completed the arduous 14 hour climb to replace the cross that had been knocked down.

Pope to visit Italy’s ‘Land of Fires,’ victims of Mafia’s toxic waste dumping

Acerra and the surrounding territory has higher-than-average cancer rates, linked to the dumping, burning, and burying of toxic waste — the lucrative business of organized crime groups.

Catholic Charities USA brings traveling exhibit to U.S. Capitol on annual lobbying day

Twenty-one diocesan officials lobbied Congress on housing, food insecurities, and other poverty-related issues.

EWTN expands reach in northern Europe with new office in Sweden

Amid growth in the Catholic Church in Sweden, EWTN Global Catholic Network has opened a new office in Stockholm to expand reach across northern Europe.