Stories for week of June 14, 2026

Ordered from most to least recent.

Released Tuesday, Jun. 16

 Pope warns against associating God’s name with war
 In Vietnam, airport project threatens 5 churches
 Nuncio, other Christian leaders lament Russian attack on historic Ukrainian monastery
 ‘We should not be here today,’ nuncio preaches at funeral of murdered Mozambique bishop
 South Korea’s President Lee has ‘warm and affectionate’ meeting with Pope Leo
 Pope issues message for World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly: ‘I will never forget you’

Released Monday, Jun. 15

 Pope encourages Europe’s Syro-Malankara Catholics to treasure their heritage
 Pope commends NY Jewish organization for its commitment to the poor
 Detroit archbishop lauds opening of new mosque
 Leading Philippine prelate urges Catholic families to move beyond ‘closed circles,’ embrace mission role
 Power shortages force Cuban priests to ration Communion
 Australian cabinet minister, ambassador who became a priest dies at 80
 French lawmakers pass abuse bill after threat to seal of Confession removed
 Plaintiffs in New York archdiocese abuse case weigh $800M offer
 South Korean president thanks Holy See for supporting peace process
 Holy See renews call for peace in Lebanon, Iran
 Pope issues message for World Day of the Poor: ‘The Lord is the refuge of the poor’
 Pope expresses gratitude for visit to Spain, closeness to Philippine earthquake victims
 Italian missionary priest beatified as martyr in Brazil
 9 Polish Salesians who died at Auschwitz beatified as martyrs
 Jesus looks upon us with compassion, Pope tells pilgrims
 New statutes clarify relation between DDF, Pontifical Commission for Protection of Minors

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The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Benno of Meissen (1010-1106), who labored to convert the Slavs, established numerous religious edifices, and is said to have founded the Cathedral of Meissen.…

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