Pope Leo XIV delivered an address before Spain’s parliament urging lawmakers to prioritize human dignity above all else. His speech referenced both historical Catholic thought on rights as well as current political challenges facing Spanish society.
Bishop Osório Citora Afonso was found shot dead at his residence on June 6. The incident comes amid ongoing violence affecting religious communities and political figures across Mozambique.
Anderson F. Shaw is remembered as an important leader among Black Catholics in Los Angeles following his death on April 3 at age 87. Colleagues describe him as a unifying presence whose work built community across generations.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops announced plans for their upcoming spring meeting set for June in Orlando. Key topics include revisions on child protection policies, consideration of sainthood candidates, liturgical updates, synodal feedback initiatives and international church events.
The Church will honor St. Barnabas on June 11 for his foundational role in early Christianity. Known for encouraging figures like St. Paul and John Mark, he is remembered as an essential builder of the faith.
Pope Leo XIV will travel across Spain from June 6-12 on an official visit emphasizing both historical ties between Spanish Catholicism and global mission work as well as calls for renewed evangelization amid secularization challenges.
Heather King describes three Catholic traditions—devotional objects, Enthronement of the Sacred Heart, and special prayers—that have become important parts of her spiritual practice since joining the Church in 1996.
A new report from U.S. Catholic bishops details more than a thousand child sexual abuse allegations reported during fiscal year 2025 along with significant increases in settlement costs. The findings highlight both progress toward full compliance audits across all dioceses and ongoing challenges regarding review boards and safeguarding efforts.
The Knights of Peter Claver announced their full support for Pope Leo XIV’s recent apology regarding the Catholic Church’s historical role in slavery. The pope addressed this issue within his first encyclical focused on safeguarding human dignity amid technological advances.
Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical addresses concerns about artificial intelligence’s impact on human dignity and labor. The document calls for active engagement from both individuals and institutions in confronting these emerging ethical challenges.