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Pope Leo XIV remembers Cardinal Ruini as a shepherd who guided the people of God
Posted on 06/18/2026 11:48 AM (CNA Daily News)
At the funeral Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, the pontiff praised the late Italian cardinal’s humble service, trust in God, and commitment to truth.
Pope Leo XIV: Failure to understand Eastern Christianity impoverishes the Church
Posted on 06/18/2026 10:05 AM (CNA Daily News)
The pope addressed members of the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches at the Vatican on June 18.
Pope Leo expected to visit 5 Peruvian cities in November, president says
Posted on 06/18/2026 09:02 AM (CNA Daily News)
The president of Peru had a nearly two-hour private meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on June 18.
Federal judge says government can deposit money to seize diocesan land for border fencing
Posted on 06/18/2026 08:32 AM (CNA Daily News)
The Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico, had asked a district court to block the deposit of the funds while it fights the government's attempts.
Pope Leo XIV declares American religious founder Mary Teresa Tallon venerable
Posted on 06/18/2026 08:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
On June 18, the pope issued a decree recognizing the heroic virtue of the foundress of the Parish Visitors of Mary Immaculate in New York, among several others.
Pope Leo XIV urges universities to promote peace in a divided world
Posted on 06/18/2026 06:57 AM (CNA Daily News)
The pontiff met with the board of governors of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on June 18.
Catholic priests in Democratic Republic of Congo decry rising insecurity targeting parishes
Posted on 06/18/2026 05:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
Catholic priests in the Archdiocese of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo have raised alarm over what they describe as a worsening wave of insecurity targeting ecclesial institutions.
‘Fidelity Month’ event explores what binds Americans together ahead of 250th anniversary
Posted on 06/17/2026 16:31 PM (CNA Daily News)
Fidelity to God, family, and country are the founding principles that bind American society together, according to Princeton University professor Robert P. George.
Cardinal Ruini, John Paul II’s chief strategist in Italy, dies at age 95
Posted on 06/17/2026 15:29 PM (CNA Daily News)
Architect of the Italian Church’s “cultural project,” he led high‑stakes fights over life, family, and secularism while seeking to re‑anchor Catholic witness in national culture.
Fate of St. Teresa of Ávila’s left hand to be determined in coming months
Posted on 06/17/2026 14:59 PM (CNA Daily News)
The relic needs to be relocated because the convent where it is kept is scheduled to close due to a lack of vocations.