SAINT OF THE DAY: St. Thomas More
POPE WELCOMES US-IRAN AGREEMENT, CALLS FOR MUTUAL TRUST IN MIDDLE EAST
Pope Leo XIV expresses his hopes for peace in the Middle East as the US and Iran prepare to sign an agreement, and appeals for an end to the war in Ukraine…READ MORE >
US-IRAN TALKS END, TECHNICAL NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE
High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war have ended, mediators said early Monday, while technical talks will go on there for the rest of the week…READ MORE >
POPE LEO XIV EXALTS FIRST AMERICAN SAINT CABRINI AS A MODEL FOR CHRISTIANS FOR HER CARE OF MIGRANTS
Leo, who has clashed with the Trump administration over its migrant crackdown, urged young people in particular to learn about Cabrini’s life and service, once again confirming history’s first U.S. pope as the heir to Pope Francis in prioritizing the plight of migrants…READ MORE >
DOJ WARNS FORMER RED STATE IS BECOMING THE NEXT CALIFORNIA AS GOVERNOR EMBRACES ICE LIMITS
The lawsuit argues Virginia is violating the Constitution by trying to regulate federal law enforcement operations, including restrictions on agents’ masks, identification requirements and conditions on local cooperation with ICE…READ MORE >
GABBARD SPOTLIGHTS FAUCI, COVID-ORIGIN QUESTIONS IN FINAL ACT AS INTELLIGENCE CHIEF AMID SUCCESSION FIGHT
As Gabbard fired her final broadside, Bill Pulte, who has received bipartisan criticism over his lack of intelligence experience, is set to take the reins at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence while Trump’s permanent nominee remains stalled…READ MORE >
DETROIT ARCHDIOCESE FORECASTS SUSPENSION OF WEEKEND MASSES AT 90 PARISHES
The latest update follows the completion of 400 listening sessions at parishes across the archdiocese amid its two-year restructuring process. While the listening sessions are complete, parishioners are invited to share feedback through an online form available until July 31…READ MORE >
SAINT DADS: HOLY MEN WHO WERE FATHERS
St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, is the model for fatherhood as protector and guardian of Christ. “Joseph shows us that presence and guardianship are inseparable dimensions: It is not possible to guard without being present, and one is not present without assuming responsibility for the other…READ MORE >
