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Full text: Letter of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States of America
9+ hour, 24+ min ago (130+ words) By Pope Leo XIV, OSV News May this milestone renew the shared commitment to the promise of freedom, justice, opportunity and democracy. May Americans honor the courage and vision of those who came before them by strengthening their communities, respecting…...
As Pope Leo faces traditionalists' schism, a Minnesota church merges old customs with fidelity
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (1143+ words) ST. PAUL, Minn. -- With incense wafting to an elevated pulpit and 13 altar boys looking on, the priest at the Church of Saint Agnes preached about merging old Catholic customs with fidelity to the Vatican this week -- as Pope Leo XIV…...
Catholic group that defied pope and caused schism defends its actions and casts itself as the victim
33+ min ago (475+ words) The traditionalist Catholics who defied Pope Leo XIV and caused a schism defended their actions Friday, insisting they were merely saving souls and were victim of an unjust sanction by the Holy See. The head of the Society of St....
The "c'ne consecrations of July 1, 2026: The chronos and kairos of an event
29+ min ago (86+ words) Roberto De Mattei, Rorate Caeli on Saturday, July 4, 2026 "Habetis mandatum apostolicum?" (Do you have the apostolic mandate?). With this traditional formula, used to verify that candidates have pontifical approval, the rite of episcopal ordination began on July 1 in "c'ne. " Papal…...
Vance says he hopes Pope has learned from him and Trump on immigration - AOL
6+ hour, 39+ min ago (15+ words) Vance says he hopes Pope has learned from him and Trump on immigration AOL. com...
Catholic group that defied pope and caused schism defends its actions
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (430+ words) ROME -- The traditionalist Catholics who defied Pope Leo XIV and caused a schism defended their actions Friday, insisting they were merely saving souls and were victim of an unjust sanction by the Holy See. The head of the Society of…...
75 years on, Ascension Mar Thoma Church remains a pillar for Hyd's Malayalees
10+ hour, 9+ min ago (337+ words) The Times of India Hyderabad: For generations of Malayalee Syrian Christian families in Hyderabad, the Ascension Mar Thoma Syrian Church has been more than a place of worship " it has been a community anchor and a link to their roots…...
VATICAN: SECAM President among Newly Appointed Members for Vatican's Dicastery for Evangelization
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (249+ words) Sr. Jecinter Antoinette Okoth, FSSA On Tuesday, June 30, Pope Leo XIV appointed members and Consultors of the Dicastery for Evangelization, Section for First Evangelization and the New Particular Churches, including the President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa…...
SECAM: Congratulates Prelates, Priest Appointed to Vatican's Dicastery for Evangelization
2+ hour, 40+ min ago (296+ words) Sr. Jecinter Antoinette Okoth, FSSA The congratulatory message, signed by SECAM Secretary General Fr. Rafael Simbine Junior and dated Tuesday, June 30, addressed the four African prelates and one priest named as Members and Consultors of the Dicastery. In his message,…...
UGANDA: Lira Diocese Prepares for 58th Diocesan Day Celebration
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (400+ words) The Vicar General of Lira Diocese, Monsignor Valente Innocent Opio, has announced that the Diocese is preparing for the 58th Diocesan Day celebration scheduled for 11 July 2026, describing it as the "family day" of the Diocese. He made the remarks while addressing…...