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  • August 7, 2026

World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul to be ‘a celebration of hope,’ archbishop says

Preparations are in full swing for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, where Pope Leo XIV is expected...
  • August 7, 2026

Msgr. Rossetti resumes deliverance ministry after removal as DC exorcist

Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, who was removed as an Archdiocese of Washington exorcist in June, is relaunching his nonprofit...
  • August 7, 2026

In France, pope to highlight life, unity; Vatican confirms he’ll meet with abuse victims

In France, pope to highlight life, unity; Vatican confirms he'll meet with abuse victims....
  • August 7, 2026

Catholic Scouting’s ‘Novena Prayer for America’ is patriotic petition for country’s future

As the U.S. marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, parades, and barbecues, Catholic Scouting America members of course...
  • August 7, 2026

In Assisi, Pope Leo urges young people to become ‘new saints’

Pope Leo XIV travels to Assisi Aug. 5 to celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis with 2,500...
  • August 7, 2026

Franciscans in Peru martyred 35 years ago: They stayed when people needed them most

On Aug. 9, 1991, two young Polish missionaries were killed by Peru's Maoist Shining Path guerrillas after refusing...
  • August 7, 2026

Catholic memorial for those lost to suicide is a place to pray, feel ‘God’s love, peace’

Chicago Archdiocese's memorial garden for those lost to suicide is a first for U.S. Catholic dioceses....
  • August 6, 2026

Israeli strikes cast doubt on White House peace plan as Catholic leaders call for prayers

Further Israeli strikes in Gaza cast doubt on the White House's peace plan for the Gaza Strip, a...
  • August 6, 2026

Kansas diocese opens new seminary more than 20 years in the making

Bishop Carl A. Kemme announces his plan to formally establish a new seminary for the Wichita Diocese on...
  • August 6, 2026

In Puerto Rico, Archbishop Gonzàlez of San Juan retires, bishop of Caguas named his successor

Pope accepts resignation of Archbishop Roberto O. Gonzalez of San Juan, Puerto Rico, 76, and names Bishop Eusebio...