Photos of the Week: Pope Leo in Spain, NBA Finals

by News Feed Editor | Jun 9, 2026 | Religion

(RNS) — This week’s photo selection includes Pope Leo XIV visiting Spain, the NBA Finals and more. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

After DOGE cuts, State Department awards $240M to Catholic international aid group

by News Feed Editor | Jun 9, 2026 | Religion

(RNS) — More than a year after Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency slashed federal funding for Catholic Relief Services as it dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development, the State Department announced it would give the Catholic agency more...

Pope Leo says culture of ‘profit and performance’ is hurting young people’s mental health

by News Feed Editor | Jun 9, 2026 | Religion

BARCELONA (RNS) — Pope Leo XIV urged healthcare systems Tuesday (June 9) to prioritize mental health as he reflected on how society often silences pain and vulnerability, which especially harms the psychological well-being of young people. The pope made the remarks...

Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for the first time since April ceasefire

by News Feed Editor | Jun 9, 2026 | Religion

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel and Iran appeared to back away from further strikes Monday, hours after they traded fire for the first time since the U.S. agreed to a ceasefire with Tehran two months ago. Both countries warned that they were ready to launch...

From ‘Baticano’ to the Vatican: Bad Bunny meets Pope Leo in Madrid

by News Feed Editor | Jun 9, 2026 | Religion

BARCELONA, Spain (RNS) — Pope Leo XIV and Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny met privately on Monday (June 8) at the Bernabéu stadium in Madrid, where 80,000 Catholics from Spanish dioceses had gathered to see the pope. Bad Bunny attended a portion of the papal event from...

Defense Department rejiggers list of recognized religions after backlash, narrows it to 30

by News Feed Editor | Jun 8, 2026 | Religion

(RNS) — After eliminating about 180 faith groups from its list of recognized religions, the Department of Defense moved quickly to revise the list once again on Monday (June 8) in response to criticism from various religious groups. The most updated list dropped the...