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Major relics of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque to visit Baltimore basilica

The reliquary that is touring the U.S. weighs nearly 150 pounds with its protective case. It contains St. Margaret Mary Alacoque’s clavicles, two of her ribs, and a small piece of her brain.

Pope Leo strengthens Roman Curia with new appointments in key Vatican dicasteries

With Tuesday’s nominations, the pope changed the No. 2 positions in dicasteries for which he appointed the top officials earlier this year.

Supreme Court says states can ban men from competing in women’s sports

The high court said federal law allows schools to provide separate men’s and women’s sports teams.

Supreme Court preserves birthright citizenship, blocking Trump order

U.S. bishops opposed Trump's executive order, saying the "immoral" directive undermined long‑standing constitutional protections and risked harming families and communities.

Former Freemason and Catholic convert celebrates Nordic bishops’ clarification on Freemasonry

As the Nordic bishops clarify that Freemasonry and Catholicism are incompatible, a Catholic convert reflects on why he left Freemasonry behind.

Amid abuse scandal in UK, Pope Leo XIV appoints apostolic administrator to Northampton

On June 30, the pontiff appointed Archbishop Richard Moth of Westminster to temporarily replace Bishop David Oakley, charged with sexual abuse.

Sharing Christ at the World Cup: Atlanta Catholics turn global sporting event into mission field

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking place from June 11 to July 19 in cities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Pope Leo XIV names nun, cardinal to succeed Cardinal Czerny at human development office

Sister Alessandra Smerilli, FMA, is the third woman in history to be nominated to lead a Vatican dicastery.

Vatican Observatory addresses one of science’s greatest enigmas: quantum gravity

A conference addressed the subject of quantum gravity with regard to the incompatibility of quantum mechanics with general relativity, presenting a challenge for researchers to propose solutions.

Champion Shrine to celebrate America’s 250th by honoring Catholic saints, blesseds, venerables

The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Champion, Wisconsin, will host an exhibit July 1–9 honoring holy men and women from the United States.