Post-World Cup insults fly between Spaniards and Argentinans: ‘It’s idolatry,’ priest says

Post-World Cup insults fly between Spaniards and Argentinans: ‘It’s idolatry,’ priest says

The priest said “the human heart is made to worship” and warned that if it “does not worship God, it will worship something else: success, the body, money, or a soccer team.”

Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman receives consecutive life sentences

Vance Boelter was sentenced for the murder of Rep. Melissa Hortman, a Catholic lawmaker who once taught Sunday school and volunteered in her parish’s children’s faith formation program.

Survey assesses impact of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain

Pope Leo XIV’s recent visit to Spain was well received by attendees and volunteers, with 97% reporting a positive or very positive view.

Summer advice from Pope Leo XIV: Don’t forget the less fortunate

“Let us think of the privilege we have when we support the poor,” Pope Leo said.

U.S. Ambassador clarifies view on pope’s role in politics, war after Vatican response

Burch said his recent comments to the New York Times were not meant to imply that Pope Leo’s statements about the Iran war should be seen as simply diplomatic — rather than spiritual — guidance.

Vatican publishes biography of founder of Cuban nationhood, Father Félix Varela

The Vatican’s publication of a book on the life of Father Félix Varela (1788–1853) once again draws attention to Cuban priest’s virtues and accomplishments.

House panel clashes over Delaney Hall conditions amid accounts of detainee mistreatment

Republicans insisted reports of medical neglect, spoiled food, and blocked oversight were “false narratives,” while Democrats pointed to deaths in ICE custody and allegations of substandard care.

5 things to know about St. Bridget of Sweden, mystic and mother

On July 23, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of St. Bridget of Sweden, a mystic of the Middle Ages who was a wife and mother of eight children.