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U.S., Catholic Relief Services send first Cuba aid flight under Rubio plan Catholic Relief Services (CRS) will deliver kits of prepackaged food and hygiene kits for up to 700 Cuban families. Devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel sees a resurgence with new shrine in Mexico City Formerly served by the Discalced Carmelites, the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel has been elevated to an archdiocesan shrine and has seen an increase in the number of pilgrims. Caritas Venezuela adds recovery component to ongoing relief efforts The Catholic Church?s social services arm in the country reports that its operations are in a transitional phase, as it shifts from immediate assistance to the recovery of those who lost everything. Catholic relief agencies mobilize across Asia as storms trigger widespread humanitarian need Caritas Bangladesh and Jinde Charities in China are providing aid after devastating flooding. Mount Cristo Rey bill seeks to block federal land seizure Two border bishops have expressed support for legislation that would block the government from taking diocesan land by eminent domain for border fence construction. Catholic religious sisters share global ministry with Queen Camilla in landmark meeting Representatives of the International Union of Superiors General met with Queen Camilla to share the impact of their work over the past year, particularly with vulnerable women and girls. Trial opens for Australian bishop accused of abusing young aboriginal men Prosecutors allege the former bishop of Broome hosted alcohol-fueled parties for young aboriginal men at Church-owned properties. Saunders has pleaded not guilty to all 26 charges. Pope Leo XIV urges peace and nuclear disarmament in new book foreword The pontiff invoked Bob Dylan and others in the book ?Disarmed and Disarming: Peace Is a Gift,? which was published in Italian on July 21. Coalition of Catholics Against Antisemitism expands to college campuses Franciscan University of Steubenville plants flag as first chapter. Bishop Barres, Catholic sisters sue New York over assisted suicide mandates The Rockville Centre bishop said ?we will never submit? to ?the culture of death? as the diocese and religious sisters argue their faith prevents them from participating in physician-assisted suicide. U.S. bishops demand justice and transparency following migrant deaths in ICE custody In a joint statement, Bishops Daniel García and Brendan Cahill called for the application of immigration law in a humane manner and with respect for fundamental human rights. Forced disappearance of Nicaraguan bishop denounced as crime against humanity Eighty-year-old Bishop Juan Abelardo Mata has been missing for 19 days. Earthquake in Peru: Statue of Mary untouched as church roof caves in The walls of the colonial-era church are still standing, but the roof collapsed into the nave. The parish priest estimated restoring the church will cost $2 million. U.S. Vice President JD Vance and wife Usha welcome fourth child ?Children are the most rewarding thing,? Vance said in an interview earlier this year. U.S. bishops? Natural Family Planning Awareness Week campaign begins U.S. bishops released resources including posters, homily notes, social media files, and ideas for celebrating and promoting natural family planning. East Africa Catholic bishops commit to young people as pastoral priority for next 4 years The decision was announced at the 21st Plenary Assembly of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa. Pope Leo XIV makes private visit to St. Benedict?s tomb, prays for peace The pontiff visited the Benedictine Abbey of Montecassino on July 20 from Castel Gandolfo, where he is on vacation. New Pope Leo XIV medal on sustainability to debut in Rome in October The pontiff will personally present the Villanova University-sponsored award at the International Sustainability Conference Oct. 12?15. 9 tips to combat pornography during summer vacation Free time during summer vacation can increase the risk of falling into pornography use, but a change in routine can also become an opportunity to leave the habit behind. Bishops embrace proposed grant rules to restrict gender ideology, oppose migrant provisions The bishops support grant rules that restrict funding for gender ideology and call for strengthening rules on abortion and religious freedom. They oppose restrictions related to migrants. Steubenville Youth Conference marks 50 years, reaching over a million young people For five decades, the Steubenville Youth Conference has helped over a million young people encounter Jesus Christ. Ferrán Torres, the Catholic forward who won the World Cup for Spain Torres stands out for his Catholic faith within the Spanish national team, alongside coach Luis de la Fuente. Bishops of Peru pray for victims of earthquake that leaves at least 5 dead ?We express our spiritual closeness to all those affected, to those who have lost their homes, and to those generously participating in rescue, care, and relief efforts,? Bishop Carlos García said. Where is God in the midst of tragedy? A bishop responds following Venezuela earthquakes Carlos Márquez, auxiliary bishop of Caracas, Venezuela, explained that God?s promise is not to eliminate suffering but that amid pain, he will not abandon us. Pope Leo XIV calls for evangelical approach without force or ?arrogant judgments? At the Sunday Angelus in Castel Gandolfo, the pontiff said God?s kingdom grows quietly through smallness, patience, and service rather than spectacle or power. Sicar: The retreat transforming the lives of young people in Latin America Through her own spiritual journey seeking God, Mother María Elena Martínez founded a community and a retreat movement that is touching the lives of thousands of young people in Latin America. Why Sigrid Undset still speaks to the Church ? and where to start reading As her cause for sainthood moves forward, discover (or rediscover!) the writings of Sigrid Undset, a Nobel prize-winning author and Catholic convert. Nebraska man arrested over threat to shoot up Catholic school, kill Catholic governor?s family, nuns Authorities originally detained the suspect in June after he resisted arrest in connection with the investigation. World Cup: Ahead of final, bishop warns against making sports an idol After noting the benefits of sports for athletes and fans, Bishop José Munilla of Spain pointed out the pitfalls of exaggerating their value and turning the game and star players into idols. Ahead of beatification, Bishop Barron reflects on Fulton Sheen?s legacy Bishop Robert Barron urged Catholics to follow Sheen?s example of faithful evangelization as thousands are expected in St. Louis for Archbishop Fulton Sheen?s beatification.

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