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New Pope Leo XIV Medal on Sustainability to Debut in Rome in October

Pope Leo XIV speaks via a video address to the Eucharistic pilgrimage at its concluding Mass in Philadelphia, July 5, 2026.

The Pope will personally present the Villanova University-sponsored award at the International Sustainability Conference Oct. 12-15.

Catholic Forward Ferrán Torres Won the World Cup for Spain

Spain forward Ferrán Torres, No. 7, celebrates scoring his team's first and only goal with forward No. 19 Lamine Yamal during the 2026 World Cup football tournament final between Spain and Argentina at New York-New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

Torres stands out for his Catholic faith within the Spanish national team, alongside coach Luis de la Fuente.