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Peter’s Pence collected more than $65.8 million for the pope’s mission in 2025

July 3, 2026 Almudena Martínez-Bordiú 0

Almost $50 million was used to support the activities of the Holy See in the service of the Holy Father’s apostolic mission. U.S Catholics contributed 26.1% of the total. […]

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Priest explains how to read the Bible without getting lost in the process

July 3, 2026 Almudena Martínez-Bordiú 0

Biblical expert Father Valentín Aparicio advised those who want to read and understand Scripture: Start with the Gospel of Luke. […]

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Religious leaders in Italy sign pact to promote dialogue and coexistence

June 29, 2026 Almudena Martínez-Bordiú 2

The pact aims to address polarization, extremism, the instrumentalization of religion to justify hatred, foster coexistence, and promote a culture of peace in the service of the common good. […]

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Leo XIV encourages representatives of North American Jesuit colleges as they confront challenges

June 26, 2026 Almudena Martínez-Bordiú 4

The pope reflected on the Jesuits’ four Universal Apostolic Preferences to address today’s challenges: the Spiritual Exercises, walking with the poor, a hope-filled future, and the care of creation. […]

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Pope Leo XIV sends 100K euros to Venezuela for humanitarian aid after major earthquakes

June 26, 2026 Almudena Martínez-Bordiú 1

Venezuela was hit by two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude on June 24. […]

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Vatican hosts Christians, Dharmic faiths to strengthen fraternity in Europe

June 25, 2026 Almudena Martínez-Bordiú 3

Representatives of Christianity and Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism met in Rome to promote interreligious dialogue and cooperation across the continent. […]

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Padre Pio statue appears to weep blood in Italian parish

June 24, 2026 Almudena Martínez-Bordiú 2

A statue of Padre Pio in Italy has allegedly shed a tear of blood. The parish priest believes the phenomenon to be real, but the Church must investigate and verify. […]

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Faith sustains a pediatric palliative care nurse: ‘God’s hand is always there’

June 20, 2026 Almudena Martínez-Bordiú 0

Carmen Molina shares how faith, hope, and a view toward eternity transform the meaning and experience of suffering and that in the end, all that matters for the patient is to love and be loved. […]

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Church in European Union calls for migration policy that respects inviolable dignity of every person

June 18, 2026 Almudena Martínez-Bordiú 3

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union expressed reservations about the EU’s Return Regulation affecting persons illegally staying in the EU, emphasizing dignity and rights. […]

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Pope Leo XIV prays for parents who have suffered the loss of a baby

June 17, 2026 Almudena Martínez-Bordiú 2

God’s “divine love gives meaning to the life of every person and, far from ending with death, invites us to a new fullness in eternity,” the pope said. […]

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