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Vatican News

  • Côte d’Ivoire: Encouraging religions to be a force for peace and social cohesion

    June 5, 2026 - 8:47am

    On the occasion of the Eid al-Adha celebration, observed this week, by the Muslim community, Cardinal Ignace Dogbo Bessi, Metropolitan Archbishop of Abidjan and President of the Episcopal Commission for Ecumenism, Biblical Apostolate, and Interreligious Dialogue, sent a message of fraternity to the Ivorian Muslim community. In his address, the prelate emphasized that religions should remain forces of peace, reconciliation, and social cohesion.

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  • Inclusive Governance in a Synodal Church Symposium concludes in Rome

    June 5, 2026 - 8:00am

    In an interview with Vatican News, Adjunct Professor Susan Pascoe at the Australian Catholic University, the second Inclusive Governance in a Synodal Church Symposium and looks ahead to its fruits for the future.

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  • Pope Leo sends blessings to Poland’s “One Heart, One Spirit” Concert

    June 5, 2026 - 6:17am

    Pope Leo XIV sends his blessing to organizers and participants in the 24th “One Heart, One Spirit” worship concert in Rzeszów, Poland, on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, one of the country’s largest and most recognizable evangelization initiatives.

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  • Pope Leo calls German students to a "God-centered life"

    June 5, 2026 - 6:16am

    Pope Leo XIV thanks German Catholic Student Associations for letting themselves be defined by their Catholic faith, which he said is to be lived "without compromising with the trends of the moment, without placing individualistic preferences ahead of the common Tradition of the Church."

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  • Salesians known to young Pope JPII to be beatified in Poland

    June 5, 2026 - 6:07am

    Nine Salesians murdered by the German Nazis during the Second World War will be beatified on June 6 at the Shine of St. John Paul II in Kraków, where the future Pope witnessed the arrest of some of the future martyrs, whose testimony of faith and priestly fidelity may have played a role in the development of his own vocation.

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Parish Flocknote

  • Weekly Update

    May 29, 2026 - 2:55pm
    Schedule for May 30-31 Saturday, May 30 7:00 am Cathedral Open for Private Prayer and Devotion 8:00 am Mass - Archbishop Rozanski, Respect Life mass 11:00 am Wedding 1:30 pm Wedding 3:30 - 4:15 pm Holy Hour - concluding with...
  • Weekly Update

    May 29, 2026 - 2:29pm
    Schedule for May 30-31 Saturday, May 30 7:00 am Cathedral Open for Private Prayer and Devotion 8:00 am Mass - Archbishop Rozanski, Respect Life mass 11:00 am Wedding 1:30 pm Wedding 3:30 - 4:15 pm Holy Hour - concluding with...
  • Weekly Update

    May 24, 2026 - 2:00pm
    Memorial Day Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day No morning confessions 8:00 am Mass 12:05 pm Mass Parish Offices will be closed on Memorial Day and will re-open on Tuesday, May 26.
  • Weekly Update

    May 22, 2026 - 2:01pm
    Schedule for May 23-25 Saturday, May 23 7:00 am Cathedral Open for Private Prayer and Devotion 8:00 am Mass  10:00 am Priesthood Ordination 3:30 - 4:15 pm Holy Hour - concluding with Evening Prayer and Benediction 3:30 pm –...
  • Weekly Update

    May 15, 2026 - 2:01pm
    Schedule for May 16-17 Saturday, May 16 7:00 am Cathedral Open for Private Prayer and Devotion 8:00 am Mass  11:00 am Wedding 1:30 pm Wedding 3:30 - 4:15 pm Holy Hour - concluding with Evening Prayer and Benediction 3:30 pm –...
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National Catholic Register

  • Bishop Rhoades on Reviving Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

    June 5, 2026 - 9:37am
    Pompeo Batoni, ‘Sacred Heart of Jesus,’ Church of the Gesù, Rome

    COMMENTARY: Beholding the Heart that loves us so greatly impels us to be witnesses of his love in the world.

  • What Does ChatGPT Have to Do With Slavery? ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ Highlights AI’s Hidden Exploitation

    June 5, 2026 - 5:00am
    Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN NEWS/VATICAN POOL Catholic theologian Léocadie Lushombo speaks during the presentation of Pope Leo’s first encyclical on May 25, 2026, at the Vatican as Cardinal Michael Czerny listens.

    Catholic theologian Léocadie Lushombo praised Pope Leo’s ‘prophetic’ inclusion of care for digital workers and encouraged people to ‘care about knowing’ how their use of AI products affects other people.

  • When Colleges Cut Theology, Students Lose More Than Credits

    June 4, 2026 - 10:10pm
    Erika Cross The Fordham University Church, also known as Old St. John’s, is a Gothic-style church serving the university community and local Catholics in New York City.

    COMMENTARY: Students need more theology, more humanities and more professors and administrators with a robust sense of mission.

  • U.S. Bishops Echo Pope Leo’s Concern of AI Use in War

    June 4, 2026 - 4:22pm
    Frontpage An aerial view of the Pentagon

    The bishops urged that 'judgments over life and death, the gravest of human challenges, must remain bound to our living consciences.'

  • Illinois Diocese Asks Court to Block Law Requiring It to Hire Nonbelievers

    June 4, 2026 - 1:39pm
    On June 3 the Alliance Defending Freedom, which is representing both the diocese and the pregnancy center, said it had filed suit in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit over the dispute.

    The Diocese of Springfield says the state Human Rights Act violates its religious freedom, including the right to hire workers who agree with its religious mission.

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First Things

  • Ralph Lauren, American Patriot

    January 21, 2025 - 5:00am

    On January 4 , President Joe Biden honored nineteen individuals with the Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor. While one could argue that some were less deserving of the award than others, I believe that one honoree deserved it without question: Ralph Lauren, a living embodiment of the American dream who in turn made America his muse. His designs pay homage to the cowboy, the soldier, the Ivy Leaguer. For Lauren, no aspect of the American character isn’t worth celebrating—a welcome contrast to the self-loathing that usually pervades the upper echelons of society.  

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  • Begging Your Pardon

    January 20, 2025 - 5:00am

    Who attempts to overthrow a government without weapons? Why would the alleged leader of an insurrection authorize military force to protect the government, and why would the alleged insurrection victims countermand that authorization? How do people who listen to speeches about democratic procedures and election integrity in one location transform into enemies of the Constitution after walking a mile and a half to the east? Who believes that interrupting a vote would overturn a government? If there was an attempted insurrection, why would a notoriously creative and aggressive prosecutor fail to find any basis for filing insurrection charges?

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  • To Hell With Notre Dame?

    January 20, 2025 - 5:00am

    I first visited the University of Notre Dame du Lac (to use its proper inflated style) in 2017 as a guest of some friends in the law school. By then I had already hated the place for more or less my entire life. For me, Notre Dame was synonymous with the Roman Catholic Church as I had known her in childhood: dated folk art aesthetics (has anyone ever written about how ugly the buildings are?), the Breaking Bread missalette, the so-called “Celtic” Alleluia, the thought (though not the actual writings) of Fr. Richard McBrien, jolly fat Knights of Columbus in their blue satin jackets, avuncular permanent deacons named Tom, Pat, or, occasionally, Dave. At the age of twenty-seven, I expected to find preserved something of the religious atmosphere of the middle years of John Paul II’s papacy: the quiet half-acknowledged sense of desperation, the all-pervading horror of unbelief that could never be allowed formally to take shape among the grandchildren of European immigrants who had done well for themselves in the professions—perhaps too well.

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  • The Mercurial Bob Dylan

    January 17, 2025 - 5:00am

    There’s a version of Bob Dylan for everyone: small-town boy from Duluth, Minnesota; scrappy folk troubadour of Greenwich Village; electric rock poet who defied expectations at Newport; introspective born-again Christian; Nobel Laureate. As any journalist who has interviewed him will attest, Dylan is an enigma. Capturing the whole man is harder than making a bead of mercury sit still in one’s palm. 

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  • The Theology of Music

    January 17, 2025 - 5:00am

    É lisabeth-Paule Labat (1897–1975) was an accomplished pianist and composer when she entered the abbey of Saint-Michel de Kergonan in her early twenties. She devoted her later years to writing theology and an “Essay on the Mystery of Music,” published a decade ago as The Song That I Am , translated by Erik Varden . It’s a brilliant and beautiful essay, but what sets it apart from most explorations of music is its deeply theological character.

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Vatican Daily Bulletin

  • Audience with German Catholic Student Associations

    June 5, 2026 - 8:22am
    This morning, in the Paul VI Hall, the Holy Father Leo XIV received in audience the German Catholic Student Associations, to whom he delivered the following address:

     

    Address of the Holy Father

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Peace be with you!

    Dear brothers and sisters, welcome!  Herzlich willkommen!

    I am told that Germans are very punctual! Ich bin ein Ausländer.

    Dear friends,

    I am pleased to greet all of you, members of the German Catholic student associations, who are gathering for a joint conference, the  Cartellversammlung , for the first time outside of Germany. Your decision to come here to Rome,  ad Petri Sedem , is motivated by the Catholic faith that defines you, by the communion that binds us as disciples of Jesus and by the cultural activities you undertake. I would like to reflect briefly on these three aspects to strengthen the bond of fraternity that unites you and your shared dedication to the Church.

    Regarding your Catholic identity, your firm commitment to the faith is reflected in the four principles that guide your association:  religio ,  scientia ,  amicitia  and  patria . In the face of the despotism and ideologies of the past, the Catholic faith has never been merely a veneer or a label, but rather a way of life to be shared in university and in work settings. Like evangelical leaven, your fraternity continues to grow within scientific and political contexts as well as across various academic, professional and social circles. This communal dimension of your activities benefits not only your country, but also all of Europe, of which Germany is at the center.

    To this geographical centrality, you rightly add the cultural centrality of the human person, a creature of God and the architect of his or her own life. Faced with the challenges of the technological revolution, you should devote particular attention to the study and the promotion of our common humanity. In his or her irreducible expression as male or female, the human person is in fact always relational and limited, and therefore called to become a task for oneself and a gift to the other. Just like the exercise of reason, so too does the light of faith illumine the promises and deceptions of the present time, calling on each person to do their best to help build a just and peaceful society.

    Regarding the spirit of communion that animates this initiative, I am pleased to recall your motto:  In certibus unitas, in dubiis libertas, in omnibus caritas . These words attest to the true foundation, the critical dialogue and constant dedication that characterize your association. The relationship among members of many associations is not limited to sharing knowledge, but matures into reciprocal esteem. It is not confined to ideas but becomes a collaborative practice. As all of you follow Christ, the only Lord and Master of life, you represent Catholic values in society not as those who carry partisan flags, but as representatives of the common good of humanity. In Germany, in Italy and throughout the world, the same Catholic faith strengthens our cooperation, without compromising with the trends of the moment, without placing individualistic preferences ahead of the common Tradition of the Church. In the joy of fraternity, I therefore encourage you to promote the evangelization of culture: your university organizations continually draw in new young people because they bear witness to passion, competence and authentic Christian friendship.

    With regard to the diverse cultural activities that you undertake across various fields of study and work, you have come to realize that it is not merely a matter of pursuing a profession ( Beruf ), but of following a vocation ( Berufung ). Indeed, the search for truth is a good worth desiring and passing on. As we pursue it methodically, we come to understand that no field of study can be reduced to mere speculation. Precisely because it involves the exercise of both intellect and will, study is rather a commitment, requiring self-discipline and conversion: a transformation of the mind, which we cultivate like fertile soil by honing our tools of the trade. By doing our very best, we become responsible stewards in society without being seduced by careers focused on money. Let us rather recognize that culture is the good of humanity: truth sets us free, while falsehood distorts names and things. In the face of what dehumanizes people – especially the least among us, the poor and the sick – I ask you to be witnesses to Christian humanism. In this regard, I invite you to reflect deeply on what  Pope Benedict XVI , a distinguished former member of your association, said: develop a coherent “ecology of man. Man, too, has a nature that he must respect” ( Address to the Bundestag ,, 22 September 2011). Integral ecology, so dear to  Pope Francis  (cf. Encyclical Letter  Laudato Si’  10–11, 62), sheds light on the fact that the world is full of meaning, and not an inert entity to be shaped arbitrarily or by the thirst for power. We, in fact, are not random aggregates of particles, but bodies open to transcendence: by directing our thirst for life and justice, for wisdom and love, we discover together the truth in knowing, doing and believing.

    After all, human beings are always seeking God, and he has revealed himself to us as our Saviour. It is not in spite of our activities, then, but precisely through what we do that we develop a relationship with God, which becomes a path to holiness. Yes, the cultural mission of Christians is to direct society and history toward this pinnacle of a God-centered life. Through the intercession of Saint Boniface, evangelizer of Germany, may you be witnesses to this wisdom of the Gospel in German and in European society. With esteem for your associations, I gladly impart my Apostolic Blessing upon all of you and your loved ones.  Danke sehr!

    Let us pray together: Pater noster …

  • Holy See Press Office Press Release: Audience with the Director General of UNESCO

    June 5, 2026 - 5:21am
    This morning, Friday, 5 June 2026, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV received in Audience, the Director-General of UNESCO, His Excellency Mr. Khaled Ahmed El-Enany Ali Ezz, who subsequently met with His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of His Holiness, accompanied by His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations.

    During the cordial talks at the Secretariat of State, emphasis was given to the good relations between the Holy See and UNESCO, which the Holy Father is scheduled to visit in September as part of his Apostolic Journey to France.

    Discussions continued with a focus on the need to promote the integral development of the human person through education. The opportunities and challenges posed by artificial intelligence were also addressed. Above all, the importance of education in fostering dialogue among different cultures was reaffirmed as a privileged means of promoting peace, as well as the need to protect humanity’s cultural heritage.

    From the Vatican, 5 June 2026

  • Credential Letters of the Ambassador of France to the Holy See

    June 5, 2026 - 5:19am
    This morning, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the Holy Father Leo XIV received in audience His Excellency Mr. Charles Personnaz, Ambassador of France to the Holy See, on the occasion of the presentation of his credential letters.

    The following is a brief biography of the new Ambassador:

    His Excellency Mr. Charles Personnaz Ambassador of France to the Holy See

    His Excellency Mr. Charles Personnaz was born on 9 October 1977, and is married with four children.

    He graduated from the Institut d’études politiques (IEP) in Paris (1999) and subsequently obtained a Diplôme d’études approfondies (DEA) in History from the Université Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV), where he also obtained a Maîtrise d’histoire .

    A graduate of the École Nationale d’Administration (2002–2004, Léopold-Sédar-Senghor cohort). He has held the following posts: Head of the Office for Cultural and Museum Activities, Directorate of Memory, Heritage and Archives at the Ministry of Defence (2004–2007); Directorate of Memory, Heritage and Archives at the Ministry of Defence (2008–2009); Secretary-General of the Directorate of Museums of France (2009–2010); Director of the Association for the Creation of the Maison de l’Histoire de France at the Ministry of Culture (2010–2012); Project Director at the Delegation for Strategic Affairs of the Ministry of Defence (2012–2014); President of the Fund for the Schools of the East (French State and Œuvre d’Orient ); Special Advisor, on a voluntary basis, at the Œuvre d’Orient (since 2012); Auditor at the Court of Auditors (2014–2019), responsible for the audit of public broadcasting; and Director of the Institut national du patrimoine (2019–2026).

  • Audiences

    June 5, 2026 - 5:12am
    This morning, the Holy Father received in audience:

    - His Excellency Mr. Charles Personnaz, Ambassador of France, presenting his credential letters;

    - His Excellency Mr. Khaled Ahmed El-Enany Ali Ezz, Director General of the United Nations Education, Science and Culture Organization (U.N.E.S.C.O.);

    - Bishops of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Myanmar, on their “ad Limina Apostolorum” visit;

    - His Eminence Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Vicar General of His Holiness for the diocese of Rome, with members of the Episcopal Council;

    - German Catholic Students’ Associations.

  • Apostolic Journey of His Holiness Leo XIV in Spain (6 – 12 June 2026) - Statistics

    June 3, 2026 - 7:54am
    Statistics of the Catholic Church in Spain as of 31 December 2024 (from the Central Office of Church Statistics)

    The following are some statistical data regarding the situation of the Catholic Church in Spain as of 31 December 2024:

    Table 1 – Population and ecclesiastical structure

     

     

    Spain

    Area (km 2 )

     

    505,992

    Population (in thousands)

     

    48,620

    Density (inhabitants/km 2 )

     

    96

    Catholics (in thousands)

     

    45,336

    Catholics per 100 inhabitants

     

    93.25

    Ecclesiastical circumscriptions

     

    71

    Parishes

     

    22,788

    Other pastoral centres

     

    4,137

    Catholics per pastoral centre

     

    1,684

     

     

     

    Table 2 – People engaged in activities of the apostolate

    Bishops (Situation as of 30.04.2026)

     

    130

     

    Diocesan priests

     

    12,461

     

    Religious priests

     

    5,652

     

    Total priests

     

    18,113

     

    Permanent deacons

     

    601

     

    Men religious other than priests

     

    2,435

     

    Professed women religious

     

    32,996

     

    Members of secular institutes

     

    1,588

     

    Lay missionaries

     

    96

     

    Catechists

     

    80,637

     

     

     

     

     

    Table 3 – Indicators of pastoral workload

    Catholics per priest

     

    2,503

     

    Catholics per pastoral worker

     

    332

     

    Priests per pastoral centre

     

    0.67

     

    Priests per 100 people engaged in activities of apostolate

     

    13.4

     

     

     

     

     

    Table 4 – Priestly vocations

    Minor seminarians

     

    595

     

    Major seminarians

     

    1,343

     

    Major seminarians per 100.000 inhabitants

     

    2.76

     

    Major seminarians per 100.000 Catholics

     

    2.96

     

    Major seminarians per 100 priests

     

    7.41

     

     

     

     

     

    Table 5 - Educational centres owned / managed by ecclesiastics or religious

    Schools:

     

     

    - Pre-school and primary

     

    3,773

    - Middle and secondary

     

    1,885

    - Higher education and university

     

    104

     

     

     

    Students in:

     

     

    - Pre-school and primary

     

    726,856

    - Middle and secondary

     

    549,013

    - Higher education and university

     

    158,709

     

     

     

    Table 6 - Charitable and social centres owned / managed by ecclesiastics or religious

    Hospitals

     

    58

    Clinics

     

    51

    Leper colonies

     

    -

    Homes for the elderly and disabled

     

    848

    Orphanages and nurseries

     

    660

    Family consultation centres

     

    226

    Special social education or rehabilitation centres

     

    197

    Other institutions

     

    3,051

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