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Religious Leaders in Italy Sign Pact to Promote Dialogue and Coexistence

Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, archbishop of Bologna and president of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, in 2019.

The pact aims to address polarization, extremism, the instrumentalization of religion to justify hatred, foster coexistence, and promote a culture of peace in the service of the common good.

5 Heroes of American Catholicism

Illustration by Melissa Hartog
Do you know these holy people?

Charles and John Carroll, St. Junípero Serra, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini and Venerable Fulton Sheen profoundly affected the United States and its citizens.

A Hot Take on Pope Leo’s Second Consistory

Simone Risoluti
Pope Leo XIV addresses the College of Cardinals at the Vatican on June 26, 2026, during their consistory.

VATICAN DIARY: This June’s consistory didn’t culminate in any dramatic or decisive result, but the mere fact that it took place was significant.

Pope Leo XIV to Address Pilgrims As National Eucharistic Journey Concludes

Daniel Ibanez
Pope Leo XIV greets the crowd during a general audience in St. Peter’s Square on May 27, 2026.

According to organizers, the address will reflect on the legacy of Catholicism in the U.S. while encouraging the faithful to seek renewed unity, peace, and hope through Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.

Pope Leo XIV: Peter and Paul Show the Path to Christian Unity

Daniel Ibanez
Pope Leo XIV processes out at the end of Mass for the solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on June 29, 2026.

The pontiff celebrated Mass on June 29 and bestowed the pallium on 35 new archbishops.

Rekindling the Spirit of 1976

Eddie Adams
Ships participate in Operation Sail between the Statue of Liberty and the World Trade Center to celebrate the U.S. bicentennial in New York on July 4, 1976.

EDITORIAL: We would do well to appreciate the vital role that Catholics and the Catholic Church and its institutions and apostolates have had in the founding, defense and strengthening of our Union.

Pope Leo XIV Prays for Venezuela Quake Victims at Angelus

Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus on June 28, 2026.

The Pope expressed solidarity with those affected by recent earthquakes, following a reflection on ‘detachment, loss and hospitality’ in Christian love.

Thousands Flock to National Eucharistic Procession in Boston

Thousands of faithful march through downtown Boston during a Eucharistic procession, June 27, 2026. The event was part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage taking place up and down the East Coast.

'It was a beautiful moment to see the people of God ... show up for Jesus.'

What ‘My Sacrifice and Yours’ Means at Mass

Daniel Ibáñez
Pope Leo XIV offers Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on May 24.

COMMENTARY: The Second Vatican Council illuminates the meaning of the priest’s and the faithful’s sacrifices in the ‘Orate Fratres’ at Mass.