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Religious freedom in Australia is at risk, says report
Ninety-two per cent of Christians who responded to the survey said it is riskier now to affirm their beliefs in Australia than it was five years ago. Bishop Tony Percy welcomed the report, saying that “the right to religious freedom is being…
Pope links young people’s mental health challenges to loss of interior life, sense of meaning
Addressing education ministers from Ibero-American nations, Pope Leo XIV linked the mental health challenges experienced by young people to the loss of a sense of meaning, an inner life, and “interior constellations” to which they can look.…
Faithful join in rosary for peace in Washington as pope leads the Marian devotion for world
Each of the joyful mysteries of the rosary was prayed at the basilica with a related Scripture reading and a special intention for peace. The post Faithful join in rosary for peace in Washington as pope leads the…
Trump suggests pope unaware of Iran nuclear stance despite Leo’s repeated calls for disarmament
President Donald Trump warned against a nuclear‑armed Iran, reacting to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnsonʼs May 28 meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, where the mayor said they discussed U.S. immigration and the Iran conflict. Trump posted,…
Vance invokes Pope Leo on AI and warfare in Air Force Academy graduation address
Vice President JD Vance said he wanted to “endorse” Pope Leo XIV’s concerns about artificial intelligence and warfare during remarks May 28 at the U.S. Air Force Academy commencement ceremony in Colorado Springs. The post Vance…
Outrage as France Prepares To Shatter Confession Secrecy
The Catholic Church in France has voiced strong opposition to a controversial bill scheduled for debate on Monday, June 1, 2026, in the National Assembly, which includes provisions to lift the centuries-old secrecy of confession in cases…
Pope to lead worldwide Rosary for peace in Vatican Gardens
Accompanying his repeated calls for an end to war, Pope Leo XIV will preside over the recitation of the Holy Rosary on May 30 in the Vatican Gardens, with each decade dedicated to people impacted by war. The post Pope to lead…
Young Catholics drive record crowds for Chartres Pilgrimage in France
The traditional Pentecost pilgrimage from Paris to Chartres in France once again drew a record crowd for its 44th edition, with nearly 20,000 people taking part in the three-day walk, compared with 19,000 in 2025 The post Young…
Pope decries ‘drastic sterility,’ discrimination against motherhood in Europe
Pope Leo XIV decried a rejection of Christian values in European institutions, leading to what he characterized as “a time of drastic sterility” and “purportedly family-friendly policies” that also support abortion. The post Pope…
Is a schism in the air?
The tragic theological conflict between the Church and the Society of St. Pius X. A conversation between Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller and Lothar C. Rilinger. The post Is a schism in the air? appeared first on The Catholic Thing.…