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Canada enacts hate crime law that removes long-standing religious exemption

The Canadian Parliament passed a hate-crime statute, an Indian court acquitted a Missionaries of Charity sister of child trafficking after eight years, and more in this week's world news roundup.

Vatican recognizes martyrdom of 20 priests killed during Spanish Civil War

The same decree also recognized the heroic virtues of Servant of God Sister Clara Andreu y Malferit.

Conceived in rape, adopted on Juneteenth

Ryan Bomberger narrowly escaped abortion after being conceived in rape. After being adopted on Juneteenth, he speaks out against the abortion industry targeting unborn Black babies.

Pope Leo XIV: Synodality can help us avoid being another Tower of Babel

The pontiff addressed participants of the Borgo Dialogues at the Vatican on June 19.

4 Venezuelans form new community of hermits where Christianity began in Spain

The hermits have taken up residence in the historic hermitage of St. Torquatus to pray for the needs of the pope and the Church.

Catholic mental health leader calls for greater support for clergy and religious

We need “to make sure that we are always aware of the stressors that come up in their lives. While they’re called to ministry, they are human first,” he said.

New workshop trains Catholic scientists to fight myth of faith-science conflict

This year at its annual conference, the Society of Catholic Scientists offered a new workshop designed to prepare Catholic scientists to speak on science and faith topics in the public square.

Spiritual hunger, Church’s tradition cited as top drivers of U.S. adult conversions, survey finds

“Personal growth in goodness, inner peace, and an understanding of truth emerged as some of the strongest motivations for exploring the Catholic faith,” according to a survey of adult converts.

Pew survey: Majority of Catholics say Trump is too critical of Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV has a strong favorability rating among Catholics. Political leanings, however, affect how Catholics view the dynamic between the pope and the president.

Church in European Union calls for migration policy that respects inviolable dignity of every person

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union expressed reservations about the EU's Return Regulation affecting persons illegally staying in the EU, emphasizing dignity and rights.