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How can SSPX be accused of schism while Communist China, German bishops remain in good standing?

Opinion The Chinese Communist government is allowed to choose bishops, but the Society of St. Pius X is facing the threat of excommunication for performing episcopal consecrations. (LifeSiteNews) — Why does Rome consent to Chinese communists dictating who …

Cardinal calls for Vatican commission for SSPX defectors

Days before the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X’s new episcopal consecrations, Cardinal Gerhard Müller appealed for the re-establishment of a Vatican commission to help disillusioned members return to full communion with the pope. Cardinal Gerhard …

The unique charisma of Pope Francis

The anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s election last month generated lots of thoughtful but inconclusive analysis from mainstream Catholic commentators – and, on social media, far more heat than light. Traditionalists in particular have turned on each other. …

Paris set to welcome Pope Leo XIV for historic state visit

Pope Leo XIV is set to celebrate a major public Mass at Place de la Concorde and along the adjoining Champs-Élysées in Paris on September 26 during his upcoming state visit to France. The announcement was made on Friday by Laurent Ulrich. The pontiff is …

Experiencing Rome's Jewish quarter with an open mind and an empty stomach

Aside from one particular area, you don’t see too many Jewish faces in Rome. There was the solitary violinist playing klezmer outside the Castel Sant’Angelo (from the top of which Puccini’s operatic heroine Tosca flings herself to her death following the …

Some young Spaniards embrace Catholicism and can’t wait for pope’s visit

Until three years ago, Sara Cabral’s faith experience was on trend with other Southern European youth — a “Catholic but never practicing” upbringing with little relevance to her life on Spain’s Canary Islands. Then she listened to a song from a faith youth …

Do you know him? 

Opinion By Valentine Obienyem WHENEVER we meet, he replies my greetings warmly with the words, “Filius meus dilectissimus”—“my most beloved son.” As my parish priest at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Ugwuoba, in the mid-1980s, he did much more than shepherd …

Owensboro Bishop ends only Traditional Latin Mass in western Kentucky

The only weekly celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) in western Kentucky will come to an end this weekend, following an order from Diocese of Owensboro Bishop William Medley, who says he is enforcing Pope Francis’ 2021 motu proprio Traditionis …

Report: Full details of Bill Gates' affairs

In a 2021 CBS interview in which she admitted her husband's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein had contributed to the end of their 27-year marriage, Melinda French Gates gave a cryptic reply when quizzed about claims that Bill Gates had been serially …

Andy Burnham’s Catholic identity in spotlight in UK prime minister race

LONDON - Following the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer on June 22, Andy Burnham, the main contender to replace him, could become the United Kingdom’s first prime minister (PM) to enter office publicly identifying as a Catholic. Previous PMs have …

South Korean President Lee Wraps Up Visit To Italy, Heads To France To Attend G7 Summit

Rome: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung left Italy on Tuesday en route to Evian-les-Bains, France, to attend a Group of Seven (G7) summit. The presidential plane carrying Lee and his entourage took off from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport for …

The Pope's visit to France is taking shape: Notre Dame, Lourdes, and Metz

– Caroline de Sury, Paris, OSV News During Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming apostolic trip to France, the Pope will celebrate Vespers at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, marking the first papal visit since the cathedral reopened its doors on December 8, 2024, …

Jérôme Lejeune's legacy endures as France celebrates 100th birthday of the geneticist

PARIS (OSV News) -- A century after his birth, French geneticist Jérôme Lejeune is being remembered for both a landmark scientific discovery and a steadfast commitment to the dignity of human life. Born June 13, 1926, near Paris, Lejeune identified in 1958 …

Every sordid detail of Bill Gates' affairs as a FOURTH woman connected to Epstein is revealed: Claims of his awful ...

In a 2021 CBS interview in which she admitted her husband's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein had contributed to the end of their 27-year marriage, Melinda French Gates gave a cryptic reply when quizzed about claims that Bill Gates had been serially …

Crisis looms for Pope Leo as splinter sect seeks to ordain far-right bishops

A far-right Catholic sect’s plan to ordain its own bishops on the first day of July has placed it on a collision course with the Vatican – posing a possible crisis for Pope Leo a little over a year into his papacy, and straining the Roman Catholic church’s …

Inequality and discontent

When the rate of return on capital exceeds the rate of growth of output and income, as it did in the nineteenth century and seems quite likely to do again in the twenty-first, capitalism automatically generates arbitrary and unsustainable inequalities that …

Navrongo-Bolgatanga Catholic Diocese:  From “Evil Forest’ to a beacon of faith  

A GNA feature by Anthony Adongo Apubeo, GNA  Navrongo (U/E), June 25, GNA – In 1906, three weary missionaries crossed into the Northern Territories of the then Gold Coast (present-day Ghana) in search of a place to establish a Catholic mission.  For 33 …

Pope's France visit to include Notre Dame, Lourdes: bishops

As Pope Leo XIV makes a triumphant papal return to Spain -- where crowds have been eager to listen to his words after 15 years without an apostolic visit -- the French bishops’ conference released additional details regarding the pope's Sept. 25-28 …

Views on Pope Leo’s encyclical on AI from higher education

GLOBAL Looking back to the days before Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical on artificial intelligence was presented, on 25 May 2026 in a hall a four-minute walk from the Sistine Chapel, Peter Kilpatrick, president of the Catholic University of America, told …

Canadian Artist Launches Apology Accepted Following Historic Gathering of Faith, Civic and Community Leaders

Initiative transforms Papal and Church apologies into permanent acts of remembrance through commemorative plaques for churches, schools, and institutions. TORONTO, ON, CANADA, June 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TORONTO, June 29, 2026 – Award-winning …

Nine Rabbis Ordained by the Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute to Serve Jewish Communities Across North America

Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute announces ordination of rabbis who represent remarkable cross-section of backgrounds, professions, and Jewish experiences. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jewish Spiritual …

In Eternally New, Ulrich Brugger Invites Readers to Let Go of Conditioning and Encounter Life Directly

OJAI, CA, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ojai, California – 26th June 206 – In an era saturated with self-help formulas, spiritual branding, and endless personal development advice, author Ulrich Brugger offers a strikingly …

CCM Magazine Reveals Ben Fuller as July Cover Story

Double cover unveiled June 29 ahead of full July 1 feature, exclusive interview and live performances NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CCM Magazine has unveiled Ben Fuller as the cover artist for its July 2026 …

After 30 Years of Building Sukkahs, a Family Business Is Giving Them Away

The Sukkah Foundation launches nationwide to keep Sukkot within reach for every Jewish family, school, & congregation—and invites donors to help GRAND JUNCTION, CO, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sukkot is the most …

Chabad of Mineola Marks America’s 250th Anniversary with Message of Gratitude

MINEOLA, NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As America Marks 250 Years, Chabad of Mineola Expresses Deep Jewish Gratitude for the Blessings of Religious Freedom As the United States celebrates the 250th …

Kingdom Kinship: Rediscovering Relational Discipleship Calls Believers Back to Spiritual Mentorship

Dr. Jeff Jacob presents a biblical guide encouraging believers to embrace discipleship through spiritual fathers and mothers in the Body of Christ. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Dr. Jeff Jacob …

Faithful and True: A Devotional of 120 Promises That God Speaks to You Offers Daily Biblical Encouragement

Tobin D. Kern presents a Scripture-based devotional that helps readers discover God's promises, deepen their faith, and strengthen their daily walk with Christ. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christian …

Freedom From Addiction: A Scripture-Integrated Recovery Curriculum For Lasting Transformation

Steve Eisenhauer equips individuals, ministries, and recovery groups with a faith based curriculum that unites biblical truth and practical recovery principles. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Steve …

Signs of the Times: A Biblical Call to Discernment, Readiness, and Hope in Troubled Times

D. Mark Ledbetter offers a Scripture-centered examination of current events, biblical prophecy, and readiness for believers navigating an uncertain world. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rev. D. Mark …

Geneva Martin Releases Surrendered in Silence and Companion Song "You Stayed"

Executive leadership strategist, author, and Brainz Magazine Executive Contributor shares a message of faith, resilience, healing, and hope. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, June 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** -Geneva …

Cantor Marjory Appel Builds a Ministry of Healing, Music, and Compassion

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute (JSLI) is proud to recognize the outstanding work of Cantor Marjory Appel, whose ministry reaches patients in hospitals, seniors in …

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INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH CAMPAIGN: SAIGON FOR SAIGON MOVEMENT HOSTS PRESS CONFERENCE IN ORANGE COUNTY FOR SAIGON DAY 2026

June 20, 2026 .before journalists and community leaders in Orange County, CA, the SAIGON FOR SAIGON MOVEMENT launched an international mobilization campaign. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH …

Chinmaya Mission Monk Inspires Hindu YUVA Chapters Across Texas to Strengthen Hindu American Youth Identity

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This spring, Hindu YUVA hosted Brahmachari Hari Chaitanya, the youth wing coordinator of Chinmaya Mission, at 5 universities across Texas for a series of discussions on Hindu identity …

July 3, 2026 Proclamation as Mumia Liberation Day: 12 PM Press Conference Mon June 29th at the Catto Statue

PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A coalition of community organizations, advocates, scholars, authors, healthcare professionals, and residents will hold a press conference on Monday, June 29, at 12:00 p.m. at …

What If Lasting Peace Has Been Within Reach All Along?

OJAI, CA, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Eternally New, Ulrich Brugger Invites Readers to Let Go of Conditioning and Encounter Life Directly Ojai, California – 25th June 2026 – In an era saturated with self-help formulas, …

The IMAGO International Project: How Do Images Speak Beyond Religious and Cultural Boundaries?

SIBIU, ROMANIA, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the contemporary era, the use and circulation of images in both Christian and secular discourse represent a complex and highly significant research topic. The international research project …

Megan Woods Announces Return of The Truth Tour this Fall with Special Guest Jeremy Rosado

Expanded 30-City Run Follows Successful Spring Headlining Tour and Continues Message of Identity, Hope, and God’s Truth NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following a breakout year and a successful spring headlining run …

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