Pope Leo XIV to Medjugorje youth festival

Pope Leo XIV, bishops commemorate 80th anniversary of atomic bombing of Japan “True peace demands the courageous laying down of weapons — especially those with the power to cause an indescribable catastrophe,” Pope Leo XIV said. Pope Leo XIV commends work of Knights of Columbus in message to Supreme Convention Pope Leo XIV extolled the work of the Knights of Columbus in a prerecorded message for the Catholic fraternal organization’s 143rd Supreme Convention. Pope Leo XIV to Medjugorje youth festival: The flames of hearts unite and light the way Pope Leo XIV encouraged the participants of the Medjugorje youth festival to unite the flames of their hearts so that this fire may illuminate their journey toward God.

In case you missed it: Some of best moments of the Jubilee of Youth In case you missed them, here are some of the most memorable moments of the Jubilee of Youth in Rome.

American Jewish Committee donates $25,000 to repair Holy Family Church in Gaza

The global Jewish advocacy group said the funds will be distributed to the Gaza parish through the Archdiocese of New York with the help of Cardinal Timothy Dolan.

Pope Leo XIV expresses his ‘profound sorrow’ over death of migrants in shipwreck off Yemen

In a gesture of closeness to the victims of irregular migration, Pope Leo XIV expressed his “profound sorrow” for the sinking of a boat off the coast of Yemen.

Pope Leo XIV: ‘Christ’s tears are joined with ours’ on anniversary of Beirut explosion Lebanon commemorated on Aug. 4 the fifth anniversary of the devastating explosion that rocked Beirut’s port in 2020.

Word on Fire announces new Bishop Barron documentary Word on Fire announced Monday that a new documentary by Bishop Robert Barron that will showcase the beauty of Catholic cathedrals is underway.

Archbishop Fisher: Holy relics are not ‘just a quirky Catholic thing’

Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney delivered the homily at the closing Mass of the weeklong public veneration of Frassati’s body during the Jubilee of Youth.

Catholic nuns arrested in India on human trafficking and conversion allegations released

Two Catholic nuns who were arrested at a train station in central India have been released on bail after spending more than 10 days in prison.