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Elected officials recognize grassroots June celebration of ‘Fidelity Month’

Fidelity Month, a celebration of God, family, and America, has been recognized by elected officials across the country this June.

Archbishop Wester at arms control conference: ‘There is no such thing as a just nuclear war’

Archbishop John Wester reiterated papal concerns about nuclear weapons and the use of artificial intelligence in weaponry during a keynote address.

French bishops warn proposed bill threatens seal of confession

A bill introduced into France's national legislature specifically targets the seal of confession and would expand government control over state-subsidized private schools.

Parishes in Buffalo Diocese will undergo ‘rapid’ bankruptcy as part of Chapter 11 process

In an effort to bring its bankruptcy proceedings to a successful conclusion, the Diocese of Buffalo announced all its parishes will file "rapid prepackaged bankruptcy" cases.

Magnifica Humanitas seen deepening Church-tech ties, former Silicon Valley exec says

Relationships between tech companies and the Church will prompt “real dialogue as to how AI is going to affect humanity,” Father Brendan McGuire said.

Franciscan Jubilee Year invites pilgrims to walk in St. Francis of Assisi’s footsteps

Pilgrims flock to Italy as the Catholic Church marks 800 years since the death of St. Francis.

Pope Leo XIV congratulates Neocatechumenal Way on 60th anniversary

The Neocatechumenal Way is present in 138 countries, has more than 115 seminaries, and comprises some 25,000 communities, totaling over 1 million members.

Vatican cardinal returns to native city for beatification of priests killed by communists

Cardinal Michael Czerny, whose family fled communism, will preside as two executed priests become the first martyrs of communism beatified in the Czech Republic.

Swiss bishops back ban on LGBT conversion measures, cite ‘spiritual abuse’ risk

Switzerland's Catholic bishops backed a national ban on LGBT so-called conversion measures, warning they can become "spiritual abuse" in God's name while urging that genuine pastoral care be protected.

Pope Leo will visit a polarized Spain in political turmoil but where all sides want to hear him

In the divisive political climate in Spain, some say there is the risk that political factions will try to use the pope's words to their advantage.