The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, celebrated on June 29, is rooted in early Christian unity and rich global traditions. Marked by vigils, processions, fireworks, and cultural customs from Rome to Manila, the feast highlights both ancient heritage and contemporary relevance, encouraging collaborative leadership and community resilience in modern times.
June 15, 2025
The Vatican's Jubilee of Sport 2025 gathered global athletes, coaches, and fans in Rome to celebrate how sports can exemplify Catholic virtues. The event emphasized hope, inclusion, fair play, and spiritual formation, integrating faith into athletic life and community. Stories of faithful athletes and parish initiatives showcased sport as a path to holiness and missionary discipleship, in line with the Church’s call to build communities centered on hope and virtue.
June 14, 2025
Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, renowned for bridging faith and modern life, will be canonized on September 7. Their lives—spanning digital innovation, charity, and relatable struggles—inspire today’s youth to seek holiness in daily routines both online and off. As the Church prepares for their canonization, their youthful stories and practical spirituality continue to impact Catholics worldwide.
June 13, 2025
The Vatican has rescheduled the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis to October 12, 2025, during the 2025 Jubilee celebrations, following the postponement due to Pope Francis' death.
June 12, 2025
Joseph Lin Yuntuan's installation as assistant Catholic bishop of Fuzhou marks a significant step in Vatican-China relations, reflecting ongoing efforts to reconcile underground and state-sanctioned Catholic communities.
June 11, 2025
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland announces a $15 million renovation of its historic Chancery Building to revitalize the structure and centralize operations, aiming for completion by fall 2026.
June 10, 2025
Pope Leo XIV led the Jubilee of Ecclesial Movements and New Communities on June 7, 2025, celebrating their contributions to the Church's mission during the 2025 Jubilee.
June 8, 2025
Pope Leo XIV convenes global financial leaders to advocate for debt relief for developing nations ahead of the 2025 Jubilee Year, emphasizing the moral responsibility to address economic inequalities.
June 7, 2025
Pope Leo XIV met with the Vatican's child protection advisory commission to discuss clergy sexual abuse reforms amid calls for a zero-tolerance policy.
June 6, 2025
Pope Leo XIV announces the canonization date for Blessed Carlo Acutis, highlighting his role as a modern role model for youth in the digital age.
June 5, 2025
Pope Leo XIV conducted his first presbyteral ordination as Bishop of Rome on May 31, 2025, at St. Peter's Basilica, ordaining new priests for the Diocese of Rome.
June 1, 2025
Pope Leo XIV led the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly in Rome from May 30 to June 1, 2025, emphasizing intergenerational unity and the role of families in nurturing faith.
May 31, 2025