Catholic News Digest – July 7, 2026
Today's Catholic Highlights: In recent news, former U.S. ambassador Alberto Fernández, who is also a contributor to EWTN News, responded to claims made by Prime Minister Netanyahu. Netanyahu stated that unnamed Lebanese Christian villages had sought annexation, a claim that Fernández suggests is aimed at appealing to the Israeli audience.…
Catholic News Digest – July 6, 2026
Spiritual Insights for Today: Pope Leo XIV recently praised U.S. Eucharistic pilgrims, noting the country's strong Eucharistic heritage. The Holy Father's comments came at the conclusion of the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, which ended in Philadelphia on July 5. The event saw Catholics from across the nation gather to honor…
Catholic News Digest – July 5, 2026
Faith in Focus: Dr. Kathleen Sprows Cummings of the University of Notre Dame and Dr. Christopher Shannon of Christendom College recently shared their insights on the complex history of Catholicism in the United States. As America marks 250 years, these Catholic historians have been reflecting on the Church's role in…
Catholic News Digest – July 4, 2026
Faith in Focus: The Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) has rejected the Vatican's excommunication, deeming it 'objectively' unjust and invalid. In a letter addressed to Pope Leo XIV, Father Davide Pagliarani, the superior general of the SSPX, defended the episcopal consecrations that led to the Vatican's decree. The SSPX…
Catholic News Digest – July 3, 2026
Spiritual Insights for Today: Bishop Abelardo Mata of Nicaragua was detained on June 29, following his plea for prayers for the persecuted Church during a Mass on June 28. He was released the same day but is reportedly under house arrest as of June 30. This incident is seen as…
Catholic News Digest – July 2, 2026
Faith in Focus: Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark Archdiocese has clarified that Monsignor Joseph Reilly, the president of Seton Hall, was not implicated in an internal report concerning sexual harassment allegations. The Cardinal acknowledged that Monsignor Reilly responded promptly to the allegations, but failed to adhere to Title IX requirements…
Catholic News Digest – July 1, 2026
Faith in Focus: In Nicaragua, an 80-year-old bishop was arrested by police while receiving treatment at a medical clinic. This action was taken in response to the bishop's request for prayers for the persecuted Church during a Mass he celebrated. The incident is part of a larger pattern of harassment…
Catholic News Digest – June 30, 2026
Faith in Focus: Colombia's President-elect Abelardo De la Espriella has embarked on a thanksgiving tour of Catholic shrines following his election victory. The tour included visits to the shrines of El Moro, Our Lady of the Remedies, St. Peter Claver, and the Lord of Miracles minor basilica. De la Espriella…
Catholic News Digest – June 29, 2026
Faith in Focus: A Catholic peace group is planning to commemorate victims of nuclear weapons through lantern float ceremonies this summer. The group is calling on communities worldwide to participate in the event, which aims to remember those who have suffered due to nuclear warfare. The ceremonies are expected to…
Catholic News Digest – June 28, 2026
Faith in Focus: A Catholic peace group is planning to commemorate the victims of nuclear weapons through lantern float ceremonies this summer. The group is urging communities worldwide to participate in these ceremonies, which aim to remember those who have suffered due to nuclear warfare. The initiative is part of…