SSPX appeals Vatican decision, claiming excommunication is ‘suspended’
The Society of St. Pius X—the group that the Vatican declared to be in schism on July 2—claims that beginning the appeal process “has the effect of suspending” the execution of the Vatican decree.
Of wheat stalks, mustard seed and yeast
July 19, 2026, Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus assures us about the unfathomable nature of our God and of this awesome divine presence here and now.
Chicago priest and outspoken social activist under investigation for abuse allegation he ‘strongly’ denies
In his statement, Father Michael Pfleger—an outspoken activist against racism, gun violence and other social injustices—said he had been “threatened, slandered, and attacked” throughout the “51 years” of his ministry.
What the World Cup reveals about faith and belonging—amid Trump’s immigration crackdown
The world is watching soccer this month—and following all the politics that go with it.
Vatican-backed priest touring the US calls suffering of immigrants ‘completely unjust’
On his multi-city tour of the U.S., Rev. Mattia Ferrari described the fear, family separation and even detention experienced by immigrants as “completely unfair, completely unjust.”
Kids, comedy and the Kingdom
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church, by Molly Cahill
The miracle Jesus wants
A Reflection for the Memorial of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, by Ashley McKinless
Read: Cardinal Grech’s speech on synodality to Pope Leo and the consistory of cardinals
When the Synod on Synodality was launched, few could have imagined the breadth of participation it would inspire, Cardinal Grech said.
Counter Terrorism Police take over investigation of British pro-life politician’s murder
The murder of a famous Catholic politician who was bludgeoned to death in the kitchen of her home is now being investigated by Counter Terrorism Police in what looks like a shift from previous cautious statements of investigators.
Jesuits will consolidate from 5 novitiates to 2
The Society of Jesus in the United States and Canada will bring together its five current novitiates spread throughout the continent into two new novitiates starting in 2028.
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