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This isn't something you see every day in Madrid. Dozens of sisters from the Iesu Communio congregation filled the streets with joy and song as they went out to meet Pope Leo XIV, moving all the passersby. This young community, dedicated to the contemplative life, Eucharistic adoration, and evangelization, was founded in 2010 and has a growing number of vocations in Spain. Video: Almudena Martínez-Bordiú | EWTN News
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On the night of June 5, the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage arrived in Washington, D.C., bringing Christ present in the Eucharist to the heart of the nation during America’s 250th anniversary year. Traveling more than 2,000 miles over six weeks, the pilgrimage brings the Eucharist through cities and communities across America, accompanied by nine young adult Perpetual Pilgrims and thousands of participants along the route. Father Charles Trullols, Director of the Catholic Information Center, accompanied the Eucharist across the Arlington Memorial Bridge—a powerful symbol of national unity and reconciliation—reflecting the pilgrimage’s theme, “One Nation Under God.” The crossing marked a profound moment of bringing Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, into the heart of the nation’s capital. The pilgrimage vehicle then arrived on the National Mall, where Father Trullols carried the Eucharist alongside the nine Perpetual Pilgrims for a symbolic blessing of the nation, overlooking the Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol. This is more than a journey. It is a public testimony of devotion, revival, and the enduring presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
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At the National Eucharistic Congress, hundreds of men and women who have dedicated their lives to God gathered for a historic Eucharistic Procession. If seeing this many people from all walks of life give their lives to the Lord, doesn't give you hope then we don't know what will! #eucharisticcongress #eucharisticrevival
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Thousands of pilgrims are gathering in the Shrine of Fatima tonight to commemorate 109 years since the apparitions of Our Lady. This is how the shrine looks on the eve of her feast day, which is May 13th. In this place, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children in 1917.
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This is how the private ritual for the closing of Pope Francis' coffin took place. The casket was closed on the evening of April 25. Archbishop Diego Giovanni Ravelli placed a white silk veil over the late pope's face. The action is part of the funeral rites for popes. #catholic #catholicchurch #popefrancis #funeral #vatican
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One of the most powerful moments of Pope Leo XIV’s Africa trip: his visit to Bata Prison in Equatorial Guinea, where hundreds of inmates greeted him with songs and begged for prayers—for mercy and for freedom. Not even the pouring rain could dim this encounter. Pope Leo gifted them a statue of St. Francis of Assisi and received a beautiful hand-carved wooden crucifix in return.
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“AI can process information quickly, but it cannot replace human intelligence… AI can never replace the unique gift that you are to the world.” At NCYC 2025 in Indiana, Pope Leo spoke to a stadium full of Gen Z youth and young adults and reminded them that no algorithm can pray, love, or wonder in their place. As the Church prepares to receive his new encyclical on AI, Magnifica Humanitas, this May 25, we remind the young generation of the Holy Father's words, to use tech in a way that helps you grow in holiness—not in a way that replaces your heart, your creativity, or your friendships. Remember, no machine can replace the unique, unrepeatable gift that you are.
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“Do you believe in miracles, or should we start with coffee?” Young Catholics gathered for a possibly record-breaking large speed dating event in Columbus, Ohio, on Jan. 4. About 2,500 students participated in speed dating at SEEK 2026, reflecting both a thirst for genuine connection and a willingness to step outside of comfort zones in pursuit of meaningful relationships. The event broke the world record for the largest speed dating event based on earlier entries in Guinness World Records. Candid Dating, a platform co-founded by Taylor O’Brien, led the speed dating event. Candid hosts weekly virtual speed dating for Catholic singles, and SEEK provided a chance to create real connections in person. “Success can look different for everyone. For some, it’s gaining experience and confidence in talking to others — men or women,” O’Brien said. “For others, it might be building the courage to ask for someone’s number or feeling secure and confident present themselves as a whole person.” She added that another goal for some could be marriage, reflecting the previous year’s several couples who have since become engaged. Full story:
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. Word on Fire's Bishop Robert Barron reacted to the viral AI image of US President Donald Trump as the new pope: "I think it was a bad joke that obviously landed very poorly and was seen as offensive by a lot of Catholics, and I wish he hadn't done it." #catholic #catholicchurch #conclave #conclave2025 #vatican
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Bishop Robert Barron delivered a keynote address at Rededicate 250 on Sunday May 17th, reminding us that human dignity begins with freedom — a freedom that comes from God, not government, and can never truly be taken away. “God could have made us robots or marionettes,” he says, but love only exists where there is free will. “If you’re forced to love, you’re not really loving.” We are made to choose God with our own hearts, because “love is what makes us fully alive” — we are children of God, created to love freely.
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