Headlines for June 02, 2025

Ordered from most to least recent.

 Marriage is a love that is ‘total, faithful, and fruitful,’ Pope Leo preaches at Jubilee of Families
 Pope Leo XIV ordains 11 new priests for Rome, urges transparent priesthood
 Pope, in Regina Caeli address, encourages family life
 Papal message for 100th anniversary of canonization of Saints John Eudes, John Mary Vianney, and Thérèse of Lisieux
 Papal encouragement for organizations that promote peace
 New director for Vatican’s public-health agency
 Chicago festival to honor ‘native son’ Leo XIV
 Evangelize in the home and the workplace, Pope writes in message for Polish diocese’s 100th anniversary
 Ukrainian Orthodox body stops short of full break with Moscow
 Citing violent attacks, Nigerian diocese closes 19 parishes
 15 religious sisters, martyred by Soviet army, beatified in Poland
 As Italy’s bishops release latest abuse figures, survivor meets with Vatican commission
 Texas passes 3 bills promoting religion in public schools

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Seventh Day within the Octave of Christmas; Opt Mem of St. Sylvester I, Pope

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It is the Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord [Christmas]. The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Sylvester I, Pope and Confessor (died…

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