Pope Leo XIV Receives Patti Smith at Vatican
Staff Writer2026-07-31T11:28:26-07:00The Chicago-born pontiff and the influential American singer, poet, and
Pope Leo XIV Issues New Constitution, Allowing Non-Cardinals to Lead Vatican City State
Staff Writer2026-07-31T11:28:29-07:00The pontiff approved the new Fundamental Law of the Vatican
St. John Paul II Retreat House to Open in Nation’s Capital
Staff Writer2026-07-31T10:27:04-07:00As a young priest, then-Father Karol Wojtyła led wilderness excursions
A giddy Patti Smith meets fellow Chicago legend, Pope Leo XIV, and says ‘Hi’
Staff Writer2026-07-31T09:51:28-07:00ROME — Rock legend Patti Smith was giddy and almost
Two former Sri Lanka officials sentenced to death for negligence in deadly Easter bombings
Staff Writer2026-07-31T09:51:31-07:00COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — A Sri Lankan court on Friday
Israeli Strike Damages Christian-Run Hospital in Gaza, Catholic Aid Group Says
Staff Writer2026-07-31T09:28:13-07:00The Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) reported emergency response crews
News around the diocese: Journalism award, World Youth Day preparations, retreats and more
Staff Writer2026-07-31T08:27:21-07:00Assistant editor wins journalism awardSAN DIEGO — Denis Grasska, assistant
Starting Seven: July 31, 2026
Staff Writer2026-07-31T04:50:11-07:00Welcome to Starting Seven, The Pillar’s daily newsletter.I’m Luke Coppen
Playbook for the Soul: Fernando Mendoza Leads Hallow’s New St. Paul Prayer Challenge
Staff Writer2026-07-31T03:24:19-07:00Guided by Mendoza’s familiar voice, the series introduces listeners to
How a Philly Priest Used AI and LeBron James to Fill the Pews
Staff Writer2026-07-31T07:35:14-07:00When news broke that LeBron James was heading to the