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Corpus Christi, ‘come una madre’, and real beer

Happy Friday friends, And a very happy feast of Corpus Christi, whether you celebrated yesterday or will on Sunday. For those who may not realize, the feast as strictly instituted falls on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday. Though its transfer to the next …

Peace Torch Relay to Stop in Santa Barbara Carrying Message of Unity

The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, history’s largest peace torch relay, will be in Santa Barbara, 10 a.m. Monday, June 8 at Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens, 1500 Santa Barbara St. The international team from seven different countries are on a four- …

Spain's reckoning with clergy abuse enters a new chapter as Pope Leo visits

Spain is addressing sexual abuse within the Catholic Church with a new reparations program MADRID (AP) — In the 1970s, in a devoutly Catholic Spain still ruled by dictator Francisco Franco, Paula Alonso-Pimentel was sent for catechism at age 8 to a …

Where to Watch the World Cup With the Hungriest Fans

Buenos Aires in the East Village. Photo: Jesse Ilan Kornbluth The world’s biggest sporting event has landed in New York, and even though the Meadowlands will host a number of matches, including the final, the tournament’s Stateside arrival is, as far as we …

Walker & Dunlop Arranges $223 Million Bridge Financing for Multifamily Portfolio

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 4, 2026-- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it has arranged more than $223 million in bridge financing for five multifamily communities across the Southeast on behalf of Madison Capital Group. This press …

Avery Dennison Names Danny Allouche President, Materials Group

MENTOR, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 4, 2026-- Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY), a leading global materials science and digital identification solutions company, today announced that Danny Allouche has been appointed president, Materials Group. This …

A field hospital for the soul

Alison de Sousa speaking on the longing of being a mission-oriented church to the Synod. Photo: Alphonsus Fok. Good afternoon. My name is Alison de Sousa and I am a member of the Sydney Synod Working Party.   I am also the Head of Religious Education at St …

Ahead of papal visit, Spain pushes forward with reparations for church sex abuse victims

MADRID (AP) — In the 1970s, in a devoutly Catholic Spain still ruled by dictator Francisco Franco, Paula Alonso-Pimentel was sent for catechism at age 8 to a religious school in the northern city of Valladolid. There, she says, a Marist priest sexually …

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given June 3, 2026

1 (OSV News) — The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given June 3 in St. Peter’s Square. Catechesis. The Documents of the Second Vatican Council. III. Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium. 3. Rite, sign and symbol Dear …

From the Vatican to Australia: Sistine Chapel exhibit debuts in Sydney

The Vatican Museums and the Archdiocese of Sydney have launched an immersive experience of the Sistine Chapel in Sydney, Australia. The exhibit will enable visitors to experience Michelangeloʼs world-famous Renaissance frescoes beyond the Vatican ahead of …

The people who say no to being a parent, and have very happy lives

A few months ago, Bianka Ismailovski was seated at what would have been a forgettable dinner party in Melbourne had she not spent 40 minutes being called selfish by a table of people she had just met. “It was just so crazy,” says the 36-year-old comedian …

Top Vatican official ‘deeply moved’ to receive honorary doctorate

One of the most senior women in the Vatican has accepted an honorary doctorate from Australian Catholic University. Sr Nathalie Becquart XMCJ received a Doctor of the University (Honoris Causa) at the ACU Rome Campus on Thursday, May 28. The honorary …

Tim Fischer Oration brings a Vatican scholar to Sydney

Dr Mary Healy. Photo: Supplied. When Dr Mary Healy steps to the lectern at Rosehill Gardens at the third Tim Fischer Oration on Ethics in Public and Political Life on the evening of 17 June, she will carry with her a biography that few Catholic scholars …

Catholic schoolgirls visit mosques, wear hijabs as part of Fratelli Tutti-inspired field trip

News A Catholic school in Australia shared a picture of students all wearing Islamic head scarves at a mosque for an ‘Interfaith Reflection Day,’ which also included trips to Hindu temples. (LifeSiteNews) — Catholic schoolgirls in Australia visited two …

Abbott’s second coming will worsen Liberal fiasco

Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Share AAA James Massola is spot-on about the negative effect of Tony Abbott becoming Liberal Party president (“Abbot’s gung-ho style risks time in the …

IN BRIEF George Santos, shigella cases, Senegal’s law, popes’ designer, musician comes out, Matt Bomer, Riot Fest

NATIONAL Warning: This column mentions incidents of violence against transgender people. Gay former congressman George Santos, Proud Boys chair Enrique Tarrio and ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich are among those reportedly preparing to seek taxpayer-funded …

Ordinariate bishop given temporary role in Australia

Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Steven Lopes of the Ordinariate of the Chair of St Peter as apostolic administrator of the Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross, expanding the Texas-based bishop’s pastoral responsibility to Australia and parts of …

Pulisic hits out at critics after goal: “hopefully they can stop talking”

Israel and Trump hadn’t attacked Iran. Nicolás Maduro was still in Venezuela. Mamdani wasn’t the Mayor of New York City. Bulgaria weren’t using the Euro. This is how the world was the last time Pulisic had scored a goal. Take just his goals for the …

Ordinariate bishop for North America sees his pastoral care expanded to Australia

(OSV News) -- A Texas-based bishop, who leads one of the Catholic Church's three "Anglican ordinariates," has seen his pastoral care expanded to Australia, as a fellow prelate has been tapped to lead a Vatican dicastery. On May 11, Pope Leo …

The National Black Church Initiative and the ACHDC Join Howard University in Promoting Tier 1 Research Across All HBCUs

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities comprising 27.7 million members, announced its support for efforts to …

Centricity Music Celebrates 20 Years Enabling Recording Artists to Create Life-Changing Experiences for the World

FRANKLIN, TN, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The No. 1 Billboard Top Christian Albums Imprint for three consecutive years, Centricity Music celebrates 20 years of championing artists, songs and stories that inspire listeners …

Crowder Announces Fall 2026 Crowder LIVE! Tour Featuring Rend Collective

Lost & Found and Benjamin William Hastings Join on Select Dates NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum artist Crowder is bringing his unmistakable energy and genre-defying sound back to …

Faith-Driven Women Leaders Shift from Burnout to Divine Purpose in Initiative Led by Dr. Tamara White

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Through her proprietary SHIFT Framework and 25+ years of clinical and coaching expertise, The Divine Disruptor™ is helping high-achieving women in transition reclaim their clarity, …

Jewish National Fund-USA Appoints New International Director of World Zionist Village

Cora Neumann to advance global vision for connection, solidarity, and Jewish peoplehood NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jewish National Fund-USA is proud to announce the appointment of Cora Neumann as its new …

New program allocates resources for service member religious identification

American Battle Monuments Commission to partner with Operation Benjamin to ensure Jewish service members rest under Stars of David at overseas cemeteries ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In support of the Fallen …

The Weight Men Carry: Understanding Men's Mental Health

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Riverbend Centre Austin Texas Announces New Director

Respected Central Texas leader and engagement expert joins Riverbend Centre, bringing over 20 years experience in strategic events and community partnerships AUSTIN, TX, TX, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Riverbend Centre is pleased …

New Research Finds Mom and Dad Are the Most Powerful Force in Keeping Children Faithful

A major report draws on research of more than 60,000 Americans to learn what actually works in transmitting the faith to the next generation. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report released today by …

Jessica Davidson Introduces New Approach to Ethical Financing for Holistic and Tattoo Businesses

Heal N Tatt Financing offers relationship-based, no-credit-check in-house financing for wellness studios and tattoo artists NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Not everyone who builds something extraordinary starts from a …

Monsoon Season Highlights Architectural Heritage of Bhojeshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh

BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Built under the Paramara dynasty and designated by the Archaeological Survey of India as a Monument of National Importance, the temple at Bhojpur draws pilgrims and visitors …

Trinity International University of Ambassadors Issues Official Institutional Clarification Regarding Identity Confusion

Trinity International University of Ambassadors Issues Official Institutional Clarification Regarding Identity Confusion FLORIDA, SOUTH AFRICA, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trinity International University of Ambassadors Clarifies …

Tribal Court Prosecutor Open-Door Office Hours

The Comanche Nation Prosecutor Jonathan Rohrer, has established open-door office hours to meet with tribal members. The weekly hours set aside will be Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Comanche Nation Courthouse. For more information, please call ( …

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RISE AS ONE: Global Christian Anthem Unites Nations Through Faith, Hope and Unity During the World Cup Season

Created by Shekinah Grace Moyes and Angel Gospel Music, an international Christian music and media initiative from Vancouver, Canada. VANCOUVER , BRITISH COLUMBIA , CANADA, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA …

Dead Men Walking a Stairway to Life Calls for Spiritual Renewal and Positive Change in Communities

Walter Thomas delivers a faith-based message of transformation, encouraging men to embrace purpose, responsibility, and a Christ-centered life. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In his inspiring book, Dead Men …

God Calling in Poetry Invites Readers Into a Year-Long Journey of Daily Conversations With God

Frank Raj offers a unique 365-day devotional that combines poetry, reflection, and spiritual insight to help readers deepen their connection with God. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- God Calling in Poetry: A …

Travel Like a Hero Reimagines Spiritual Self-Help through Journey-Based Storytelling and Guided Personal Discovery

Explore who you are meant to be in this journey blending memoir, philosophy, wisdom across traditions, and Wayfinding Tools for navigating life with purpose. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What happens when …

The National Black Church Initiative Support and Endorse Karen Bass for Mayor of Los Angeles

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) is a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities, comprising 27.7 million members, support and endorse Karen …