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Archbishop Wester defends proposed mosque in New Mexico, criticizes ‘anti-Muslim sentiment’

Archbishop John Charles Wester highlighted the Second Vatican Council’s document on religious freedom and the constitutional protections for religious liberty in the United States.

Faith under fire: Catholic military chaplains through America’s wars

From Gettysburg to Korea, Catholic military chaplains have brought Christ’s presence to America’s servicemen and women in war, sacrifice, and service.

Forest fires in Spain: ‘Providence is taking super good care of us,’ priest says

Amid the destructive forest fires in central Spain, the Catholic Church is ministering to the evacuees, providing material aid, shelter, a listening ear, and the sacraments.

White House marks 45th anniversary of martyrdom of Blessed Stanley Rother

The White House has issued a string of statements acknowledging prominent Catholic feast days and observances.

Bishop calls for week of prayer for victims of fireworks explosion in Mexico

During a fireworks display last weekend, a stray rocket set off the fireworks stored for the rest of the show, killing four people and injuring 12.

South Texas nun still at risk of third-country removal following ICE check-in, attorney says

After a July 28 check-in with ICE officials, Sister Leticia Ugboaja’s lawyer told reporters gathered outside the ICE field office that the possibility of third-country removal “is very concerning.”

Ireland’s County Mayo breaks 75-year ‘curse’ in Gaelic football championship victory

The Gaelic Athletic Association All Ireland Football championship, which has a historic connection to the Catholic Church, crowned a new winner after 75 years.

Becoming Catholic at 98: World War II veteran joins the Church

Led by the dedication of his late wife and a friendship with a deacon, a World War II veteran has joined the Catholic Church at 98 years old.

‘Culture of death’: Florida bishops urge Catholics to work to end the death penalty

Florida has executed 10 inmates thus far in 2026 and is scheduled to perform a rare double execution on July 28.

Vatican to launch first conference of Christians and Confucians

The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue will hold a conference on Confucian-Christian relations in South Korea from Aug. 4–5.