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Nine Polish killed in German N**i concentration camps during World War II were beatified June 6 at the Sanctuary of St. John Paul II in during a Mass that highlighted not only their but also their lives as educators, pastors and mentors to young people.

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Pope Leo praises newly beatified Salesian martyrs killed for their fidelity to Christ - Catholic Review Nine Polish Salesian priests killed in German N**i concentration camps during World War II were beatified June 6 at the Sanctuary of St. John Paul II in Kraków during a Mass that highlighted not only their martyrdom but also their lives as educators, pastors and mentors to young people.

They've walked through cities, small towns and neighborhoods with one mission: bring Jesus to everyone.

As the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage continues, pilgrims say some of the most powerful moments happen when people unexpectedly encounter the Eucharist in the streets, at churches and along the route.

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Eucharistic pilgrims focus on bringing Jesus to everyone - Catholic Review For the nine “perpetual pilgrims” traveling with the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage from Florida to Maine to Pennsylvania, prayer and mission are at the center of their journey.

After President , mediators, and officials said a framework has been reached for a deal to end the war in , a Catholic expert in peacekeeping said that while there is cause for optimism, key obstacles remain. https://catholicreview.org/trump-and-iran-reach-tentative-deal-to-end-war-but-obstacles-to-peace-remain/

Trump and Iran reach tentative deal to end war, but obstacles to peace remain - Catholic Review After President Donald Trump, Pakistani mediators, and Iranian officials said a framework has been reached for a deal to end the war in Iran, a Catholic expert in peacekeeping said that while there is cause for optimism, key obstacles remain.

One hour in adoration changed the course of his life.

A Calvert Hall graduate says a powerful encounter before the Eucharist helped lead him to the priesthood. Now, he's preparing for ordination in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

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Archbishop William E. Lori will ordain five men to the priesthood June 20 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland. The following is a profile of one of those future priests. New profiles of the other new priests will be added to the Catholic Review site daily from June 14 to June 18

Powerful experience at adoration helps lead Calvert Hall grad to the priesthood - Catholic Review After graduating from Tulane University with a degree in chemistry, Deacon Kulik put aside medical school acceptance to serve two years as a missionary with FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kan. The experience deepened his sense of purpose and po...

It’s a slim volume; the Ascension Press edition of “The Practice of the Presence of God” by the 17th-century French Carmelite friar Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection runs just 131 pages in the print edition, with notes. https://catholicreview.org/pope-leos-summer-spiritual-reading-list-recommendation-the-practice-of-the-presence-of-god/

Pope Leo's summer spiritual reading list recommendation: 'The Practice of the Presence of God' - Catholic Review It's a slim volume; the Ascension Press edition of "The Practice of the Presence of God" by the 17th-century French Carmelite friar Brother Lawrence of the Resurrection runs just 131 pages in the print edition, with notes.

On June 16, Vice President will release his second book, “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith” (HarperCollins). As a presumed 2028 U.S. presidential candidate, the timing couldn’t be more critical for Vance, who joined the Catholic Church in 2019. https://catholicreview.org/communion-jd-vances-spiritual-memoir-released-as-2028-race-heats-up/

'Communion': JD Vance's spiritual memoir released as 2028 race heats up - Catholic Review On June 16, Vice President JD Vance will release his second book, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith" (HarperCollins). As a presumed 2028 U.S. presidential candidate, the timing couldn't be more critical for Vance, who joined the Catholic Church in 2019.

approved new statutes for the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors that seek to balance its integration with the Roman Curia while preserving its independence. https://catholicreview.org/pope-leo-xiv-approves-new-statutes-for-child-protection-commission/

Pope Leo XIV approves new statutes for child protection commission - Catholic Review Pope Leo XIV approved new statutes for the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors that seek to balance its integration with the Roman Curia while preserving its independence.

opened its third turn as a World Cup host with a 2-0 victory over June 11 at ’s iconic stadium, previously known as Estadio Azteca, but Catholic leaders urged fans not to lose sight of the country’s deeper challenges. https://catholicreview.org/world-cup-kicks-off-amid-passion-protests-in-mexico/

World Cup kicks off amid passion, protests in Mexico - Catholic Review Mexico opened its third turn as a World Cup host with a 2-0 victory over South Africa June 11 at Mexico City's iconic stadium, previously known as Estadio Azteca, but Catholic leaders urged fans not to lose sight of the country's deeper challenges.

Whether you call it “soccer” or prefer the more international “football,” the 2026 has a following like no other global athletic event.

Fervor for the sport can even pe*****te religious enclaves, such as it did when six priests gathered in the rectory of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland June 11 to watch Mexico top South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City in the Group A opener.

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Baltimore Catholics catch World Cup fever - Catholic Review Fervor for the sport can even pe*****te religious enclaves, such as it did when six priests gathered in the rectory of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland June 11 to watch Mexico top South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City in the Group A opener.

“He was a true missionary priest in every sense of the term, of totally sacrificing himself for the good of the church — and the local church up here, which is primarily Native American and then Slovenians,” Father Kunst, who led the first steps of Msgr. Buh’s cause for sainthood, said of the 19th-century Slovenian priest. “But he was for everybody.” https://catholicreview.org/meet-the-amazing-missionary-priest-who-could-be-one-of-minnesotas-first-saints/

Meet the amazing missionary priest who could be one of Minnesota's first saints - Catholic Review A native of the Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota, Father Richard Kunst grew up learning about Msgr. Joseph Francis Buh.