St. Joseph the Worker College to repurpose Masonic temple into shrine, restaurant, theater

A Catholic trade school set to renovate a Masonic temple, Franciscan University prepares for its Truth of Love conference in Austria, and more in this week's Catholic education roundup.

Vatican to launch first conference of Christians and Confucians

The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue will hold a conference on Confucian-Christian relations in South Korea from Aug. 4–5.

Explaining the Vatican's engagement with contemporary art

Amid the latest Venice Biennale, one of the world's premier art exhibitions, a senior Vatican official explained why the Catholic Church is taking part.

Berlin archbishop after deadly attack on LGBT event: 'Hatred must not win'

The Archdiocese of Berlin offered prayers at all Sunday Masses after a suspected Islamist attack on the city's annual Pride event left one woman dead and at least 29 injured.

Pope Leo XIV: Use AI prudently because it can project 'an unreal world'

Addressing a youth festival in Brazil, Pope Leo encouraged young people to use both social media and AI appropriately, keeping Christ at the center, like St. Carlo Acutis.

Vandals deface Our Lady statues, set fire to altar at Medjugorje shrine

The parish called on the faithful to respond "with prayer, fasting, and forgiveness" as police arrested a suspect and cleanup began days before the Mladifest youth festival.

Ireland's County Mayo breaks 75-year 'curse' in Gaelic football championship victory

The Gaelic Athletic Association All Ireland Football championship, which has a historic connection to the Catholic Church, crowned a new winner after 75 years.

Becoming Catholic at 98: World War II veteran joins the Church

Led by the dedication of his late wife and a friendship with a deacon, a World War II veteran has joined the Catholic Church at 98 years old.

'Culture of death': Florida bishops urge Catholics to work to end the death penalty

Florida has executed 10 inmates thus far in 2026 and is scheduled to perform a rare double execution on July 28.

Catholic book clubs: Tips for building community and growing in faith

Two leaders of Catholic book clubs share their experiences about what makes a good club.