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Pope Leo XIII on America and Americanism
5+ hour, 57+ min ago (787+ words) By Thomas V. Mirus ( bio - articles - email ) | Jul 03, 2026 | In Magisterium of Leo XIII This is part of a series of articles and podcast episodes surveying the magisterium of Pope Leo XIII. Longinqua: on Catholicism in the United States (1895) Of course, he also…...
Catholic group that defied pope and caused schism defends its actions and casts itself as the victim
15+ min ago (402+ words) The head of the Society of St. Pius X wrote to Leo a day after the Vatican excommunicated the group's bishops and priests and warned its faithful they too could be excommunicated for participating in the schism, or rupture in…...
Pope Leo XIV congratulates the U. S. on its 250th anniversary
4+ hour, 6+ min ago (248+ words) Pope Leo XIV celebrated the contributions of Catholics and immigrants to the United States in an open letter to Americans for the country's 250th anniversary. The letter, dated June 25 and released by the U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on Friday, also highlighted…...
Pagliarani replies to Rome: "These condemnations oblige us to love the Holy Church even more and to attend to her needs with all our strength" " INFOVATICANA
5+ hour, 45+ min ago (583+ words) by Redacci'n | July 3, 2026 To His Holiness Pope Leo XIV "c'ne, 3 July 2026 "Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead of a…...
ANALYSIS | Pope Leo draws hard line on breakaway traditionalists, but it could get messy | CBC News
40+ min ago (888+ words) For years, the ultra-traditionalist Society of Saint Pius X, or SSPX, existed in a kind of Catholic limbo. It was formally outside the Roman Catholic Church, yet tolerated by it. Its priests heard confessions, its communities multiplied and its bishops…...
Catholic group that defied pope and caused schism defends it. ..
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (402+ words) The head of the Society of St. Pius X wrote to Leo a day after the Vatican excommunicated the group's bishops and priests and warned its faithful they too could be excommunicated for participating in the schism, or rupture in…...
Pope Leo XIV congratulates Americans on nation's 250th birthday
9+ hour, 28+ min ago (127+ words) Diocese of Raleigh Pope Leo XIV congratulates Americans on nation's 250th birthday Pope Leo XIV has released a letter marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, offering congratulations to the American people and reflecting on the enduring…...
Read: The soul of the Nation | The Story of Catholicism in the United States by Bishop Earl Boyea
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (56+ words) Diocese of Lansing Read: The soul of the Nation | The Story of Catholicism in the United States by Bishop Earl Boyea Saturday, July 4, 2026 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, FRIDAY MEMO from Bishop Boyea...
SSPX excommunication: Vatican cites schism after unauthorised bishop consecrations in Switzerland
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (381+ words) Traditionalist Catholics from the Society of St Pius X defended a break with Pope Leo XIV on Friday. The group said the move aimed to protect souls. The defence came after the Vatican excommunicated SSPX bishops and priests. The Holy…...
65, 000 Worshipers Join Friday Prayers Al-Aqsa Mosque Despite Restrictions
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (203+ words) Getting to the mosque is rarely straightforward these days. The Islamic Waqf department in Jerusalem reported that tens of thousands began their trek to the Old City long before the sun had fully risen. Why do they do it? It's…...