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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. In 1536, Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch priest and philosopher (born 1466) passed away. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1803, Peter Chanel, French priest and saint (died 1841) was born. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1991, Salih Dursun, Turkish footballer was born. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2015, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, Tibetan monk and activist (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
UNHCR: Pope Leo’s Lampedusa visit a call for shared responsibility
Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lampedusa, UNHCR Communication Officer Filippo Ungaro says the Pope’s presence offers a powerful reminder that migration must be approached with solidarity, shared responsibility, and an unwavering commitment to the dignity and protection of every human person. Read all
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Reuters
· Jul 2, 2026
Who are the SSPX and why were they excommunicated?
The Vatican said priests and lay Catholics part of breakaway right-wing group the Society of St. Pius X that ordained bishops without Pope Leo's approval were in schism with the wider Church and now excommunicated. Here's what you need to know. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #Europe #Vatican #Pope #SSPX #excommunication Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4eGHmtF 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
DW News
· Jul 4, 2026
Why Pope Leo excommunicated members of the Society of St. Pius X | DW News
The Vatican has imposed severe disciplinary measures on the ultratraditionalist Catholic 'Society of St. Pius X' (SSPX). The move comes after the group consecrated bishops without papal consent. We talk to Justin McLellan from the National Catholic Reporter for an in-depth look at the dramatic events within the Catholic Church. #PopeLeoXIV #SSPX #CatholicChurch #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
Catholic World Report
· Jun 30, 2026
Pope Leo strengthens Roman Curia with new appointments in key Vatican dicasteries
With Tuesday’s nominations, the pope changed the No. 2 positions in dicasteries for which he appointed the top officials earlier this year. [...]
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· Jul 8, 2026
Turkish President Erdogan welcomes NATO leaders at summit in Ankara
NATO leaders posed for a family photo before Erdogan and NATO chief Rutte deliver welcoming remarks
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· Jun 26, 2026
Pope Leo offers encouragement to Synod continental leaders
Pope Leo XIV meets with leaders of the Synod continental bodies as they reflect on the implementation of the Synod on Synodality and the path toward the 2028 Ecclesial Assembly. Read all
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· Jun 26, 2026
Pope Leo Is Waging War on War
It isn’t every day that a pope calls for an overhaul of a more than 1,000-year-old teaching of the Catholic Church, but that’s exactly what Pope Leo XIV did last month. In his inaugural encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” which was mainly an exploration of how to protect human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence, Leo []
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