Archive for August 6, 2025

The Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, Japan.?w=200&h=150

By Madalaine Elhabbal

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,”... Read more

The jar that was miraculously refilled after the priest had anointed the heads of 500 faithful.?w=200&h=150

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

‘I couldn’t believe what I was seeing’: Miracle of the oil of St. Charbel in Naples church

St. Ferdinand Church, located in the historic heart of Naples, Italy, was the scene of a July 24 event that... Read more

Pope Leo XIV speaks to thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Wednesday catechesis on the Jubilee theme “Jesus Christ Our Hope” on Aug. 6, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Kristina Millare

Pope Leo XIV: God’s Eucharistic love is not by ‘chance’ but a ‘conscious choice’

The Holy Father in his Wednesday audience said St. Mark’s Gospel shows us that Jesus’ love for his disciples “is... Read more

The European Parliament building in Brussels, Belgium.?w=200&h=150

By Alexander Folz

Christian rights group challenges ‘extremism’ claims in EU abortion lobby report

The European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights in June released a report linking Christian pro-life organizations to “religious... Read more

A copy of the Holy Shroud is displayed in the sacristy of the Church of St. Lawrence in Turin, Italy.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

Is the Shroud of Turin merely a ‘work of art’? Years of study suggest otherwise

Countless Catholics and other Christians across the world believe the Shroud of Turin is the authentic burial cloth of Jesus... Read more

Irish high cross at the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary, Ireland.?w=200&h=150

By Patrick J. Passmore

Intercession for Priests marks 50 years with Mass and retreat in Ireland

This week in Ireland, the Intercession for Priests marks its 50th anniversary with Mass in Knock followed by a weeklong... Read more

Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

Knights of Columbus honor Pope Francis, celebrate milestones in charity work at convention

The Knights of Columbus began their 143rd annual convention on Aug. 5 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., where... Read more

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By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Mel Gibson’s 2-part ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ to be released starting Holy Week 2027

In an X post on Aug. 5, Lionsgate film company announced the film will be split into two parts and... Read more

Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley Executive Director Sister Norma Pimentel speaks to reporters on May 8, 2023, in Brownsville, Texas.?w=200&h=150

By Daniel Payne

Appeals court says Texas attorney general can’t question Catholic charity leaders

The state 15th Court of Appeals said Aug. 4 that Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley has cooperated sufficiently... Read more

Kiko Argüello and young people from the Neocatechumenal Way at Tor Vergata on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025.?w=200&h=150

By Walter Sánchez Silva

120,000 Neocatechumenal Way young people consider call to vocation at Rome gathering

About 120,000 young people from the Neocatechumenal Way participated in a gathering on Aug. 4, the feast day of the... Read more