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The Pope expressed solidarity with those affected by recent earthquakes, following a reflection on ‘detachment, loss and hospitality’ in Christian love. Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Angelus on June 28, 2026.

'It was a beautiful moment to see the people of God ... show up for Jesus.' Thousands of faithful march through downtown Boston during a Eucharistic procession, June 27, 2026. The event was part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage taking place up and down the East Coast. (photo: Bryce Vickmark) Nation June 28, 2026 Jesus in the Eucharist visited the streets of America’s most historic city Saturday, drawing thousands of people on a sunny morning in Boston.

COMMENTARY: The Second Vatican Council illuminates the meaning of the priest’s and the faithful’s sacrifices in the ‘Orate Fratres’ at Mass. Pope Leo XIV offers Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on May 24. (photo: Daniel Ibáñez / EWTN News) Commentaries June 28, 2026 During every Mass, a dialogue takes place between the priest and the faithful in the pews.

The challenge of providing 75,000 World Mission Rosaries for free was, and remains, daunting. The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, make the special rosaries at their convent in Peoria, Illinois: left to right, Sisters Marie Jeannette, Maria Miguel, Jude Andrew, Peter Grace and Maria Kolbe.

The Pope thanked the College of Cardinals for their work during a two-day extraordinary consistory, highlighting their reflections on war, poverty, and social fragmentation. Pope Leo XIV celebrates the opening Mass of an extraordinary consistory of cardinals, the second of his pontificate, in St. Peter's Basilica on June 26, 2026.

COMMENTARY: The threat facing the Church is not about liturgical preference, but about something older, more beautiful and far more costly to lose: communion with Peter. ‘Keys’ (photo: A.J. Olnes / Shutterstock) Commentaries June 27, 2026 As an Eastern Catholic deacon, I will be the first to admit that we don’t always show forth our love and appreciation for our union with Rome.

The Holy Father was gifted the baseball and a White Sox-themed rosary from A.J. Pierzynski. A.J. Pierzynski meets Pope Leo XIV and brings two presents including a very special baseball on June 24, 2026. (photo: Screenshot / A.J. Pierzynski's X account last visited on June 27, 2026. ) Blogs June 27, 2026 Former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski visited the Vatican recently and gave two surprise gifts to Pope Leo XIV.

There are a few ways to practice this devotion for the Month of the Sacred Heart or any time of year. The art of Pompeo Batoni, ‘Sacred Heart of Jesus,’ is available at EWTN Religious Catalogue. (photo: EWTN Religious Catalogue) Features June 27, 2026 Molly Farinholt and her husband were on their sixth move in five years with two small children when they suffered a miscarriage.

In the Gospel, the Lord gives us principles to live by. Do we seek Christ above all? (photo: Unsplash) Sunday Guide June 27, 2026 Sunday, June 28, is the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the Gospel, the Lord gives principles for discipleship. Mass readings: 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a; Psalm 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19; Romans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matthew 10:37-42.

The panel urged repeal of the Johnson Amendment, creation of religious liberty violation hotlines, Know Your Rights posters, and presidential religious freedom awards. Members of the White House Religious Liberty Commission, including Bishop Robert Barron and Ethics and Public Policy Center President Ryan Anderson, delivered their final report to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on June 26, 2026.