Syro-Malabar Church in the U.S. gathers for joyful celebration of unity

After liturgical disputes in India nearly led to a schism in 2025, the Syro-Malabar community came together July 9–12 in Chicago to honor its 25th year as an official eparchy in the U.S.

Caracas Archdiocese reports Venezuela earthquakes damaged 25 churches

Like so many other buildings in the archdiocese, churches also suffered damage. Due to the danger from structural damage, Masses are being held outdoors.

Summer pilgrimage to Brazil's Basilica Shrine of the Divine Eternal Father draws 4 million

From June 26 to July 5, the faithful from across the country traveled to the Basilica Shrine of the Divine Eternal Father to give thanks for answered prayers and present their intentions.

Pope Leo XIV to launch exhibit on water at the Vatican Library

The new exhibit reflects a recent focus on promoting contemporary art at the Vatican.

Catholic charity leads relief after landslides kill Rohingya in Bangladesh

Caritas Bangladesh is helping survivors with shelter, water, and sanitation after monsoon landslides struck Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar.

Papal nuncio to Great Britain: A visit from Pope Leo is 'likely'

The apostolic nuncio to Great Britain, Archbishop Miguel Maury, has been in the Vatican's diplomatic service for nearly four decades.

Indian court upholds Hindu prayers in state schools, calls them 'moral instruction'

The Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed as "premature" a challenge to a government order mandating Hindu prayers in schools, prompting concern from Christian leaders.

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage inspires wave of priestly and religious vocations

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is bearing vocational fruit, with 26 of 45 former perpetual pilgrims discerning or pursuing priesthood, religious life, or other consecrated vocations.

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after 'brief and sudden illness'

The office of the long-serving South Carolina senator said he passed away on July 11.

Pope Leo XIV: Make time for prayer and silence in the summer

The pontiff addressed the faithful during the July 12 Angelus at Castel Gandolfo, where he is currently on vacation.