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The pontiff addressed athletes from the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Archbishop José H. Gomez has declared 15 sites in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles as pilgrimage destinations during the 2026 Jubilee Year of St. Francis.

Catholic educators and parents say the proposal could deepen learning gaps and increase screen addiction, especially for low-income families.

Experts say the ruling is a setback for religious freedom in one of Europe’s most secular countries, where a concordat had been decades in the making.

Father Giulio Albanese, MCCJ, who has witnessed several atrocities of war firsthand, said today’s Christians cannot turn a blind eye to people’s sufferings.

Assessing the country’s current situation, the prelate emphasized that free elections and democracy simultaneously require the separation of powers, free speech, and a well-informed public.

Two long-standing religious communities of San Diego are joining together, according to a recent announcement by the California province of the Order of St. Augustine.

Military Archbishop Timothy Broglio spoke about his support for the ceasefire agreement and his wish that Lebanon was included.

The Johnson Amendment remains in effect for now, though the new guidance, expected later this year, could offer churches more clarity on permissible political speech during religious services.

The average American diocese saw about 38% more people joining the Church in 2026 compared with 2025, according to an analysis of data released by Hallow.