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- 1Illinois church of Blessed Sheen's baptism to join first parish named for him●Blessed Sheen's baptismal church in Illinois to be part of world's first parish named for him
The Illinois church where Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was baptized will become part of the world's first parish named for the beloved American bishop and media evangelist. Church leaders announced the change as interest in Sheen's canonization cause continues among Catholics. Devotees see the designation as a tribute to one of the most influential figures in American Catholic broadcasting, who was born and raised in the Peoria, Illinois area.
- 2Paris 2024 offers medal replacements over premature aging●# Paris 2024 # Olympics : Medal replacement procedure "A small number of the # medals 🤔 awarded at # Paris2024 have been
Paris 2024 organisers have confirmed that a small number of Olympic medals awarded at the Games have been affected by premature aging. Athletes whose medals are damaged can request a replacement through their National Olympic Committee. The announcement has drawn attention because the medals were meant to mark a once-in-a-lifetime achievement, and some observers are questioning the quality control behind the awards.
- 3700,000 gather in Paris for Pope Leo's open-air Mass●More than 700,000 people have gathered across Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Élysées for Pope Leo’s open-air Mass i
More than 700,000 people filled Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Élysées for Pope Leo's open-air Mass in Paris. Observers noted that France, often called the 'eldest daughter of the Church', has displayed strong Catholic feeling throughout the papal visit, with crowds turning out in historic numbers for the event.
- 4Yulo compares Philippines' first 2026 Asiad gold to winning Olympics●'It's like winning Olympics,' says Yulo after bagging PH's first gold in 2026 Asiad | ABS-CBN News
Gymnast Carlos Yulo said winning the Philippines' first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games felt like winning the Olympics, according to ABS-CBN News. The Filipino star, who took Olympic gold at the Paris 2024 games, delivered his country's opening gold of the tournament, a milestone being widely celebrated by Filipino sports fans.
- 5World could warm 3.25C by 2100, study warns●World could warm 3.25C by 2100 under current policies, Swiss-German study suggests
A new study by Swiss and German researchers projects that global temperatures could rise by 3.25C above pre-industrial levels by 2100 if countries continue with their current climate policies. The finding is well above the Paris Agreement targets of keeping warming well below 2C, and ideally 1.5C, highlighting the gap between existing government commitments and what is needed to limit dangerous climate change.
- 6Palace chairman rejects £50m Liverpool bid for Sarr●Transfer news: Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish tells Liverpool accepting £50m Ismaila Sarr bid was 'never going to happen' - Paper Talk
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has said the club was never going to accept a £50 million bid from Liverpool for winger Ismaila Sarr. The comments, reported by Sky Sports in its Paper Talk transfer roundup, come amid ongoing speculation about Liverpool's attacking options in the transfer window. Parish's stance signals Palace intend to hold firm on their valuation as clubs circle their squad.
- 7Pope celebrates giant open-air Mass in landmark Paris visit●Pope celebrates giant Paris Mass in landmark visit
Pope Leo celebrated a large open-air Mass in Paris during a landmark visit to France, drawing big crowds to the capital. The trip is being closely followed for its significance for French Catholics and the Pope's growing international profile, with coverage highlighting the scale of the gathering and the historic nature of the visit.
- 8Thousands gather to see Pope in Lourdes and Paris●Watch: Thousands turn out to see Pope during Lourdes and Paris visit https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cmj6440w47zko?at_
Large crowds turned out in Lourdes and Paris to see the Pope during his visit to France, with footage showing thousands lining routes and gathering at events in both cities. Lourdes, one of the world's best-known Catholic pilgrimage sites, hosted part of the trip, drawing particular attention from the faithful and international media covering the papal tour.
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Posts claim that huge crowds, in the hundreds of thousands, have filled the Champs-Elysees in Paris to see Pope Leo XIV, with an atmosphere described as electric. A widely shared post from a Catholic-focused account says the turnout is unbelievable, and the clip or claim has drawn roughly 15,000 likes. The posts describe the scale of the crowd but do not explain what the Pope is in Paris for, so the exact occasion is not clear from the evidence.
- 10Illinois church of Blessed Sheen's baptism joins first parish named for him●Blessed Sheen’s baptismal church in Illinois to be part of world’s first parish named for him
The Illinois church where Fulton Sheen was baptized will become part of the world's first parish named for the beloved American bishop and media evangelist, who is on the path to sainthood. Catholics are following the development closely as devotion to Sheen continues to grow and his cause for canonization advances.
- 11Pope Leo holds outdoor mass in Paris, visits Lourdes●Pope Leo celebrates 'monumental' outdoor mass in Paris, visits Lourdes
Pope Leo celebrated what he described as a monumental outdoor mass in Paris and then travelled to Lourdes, one of the Catholic Church's most visited pilgrimage sites. The trip drew broad attention as a significant moment for French Catholics and for the new pontiff's early travels, with crowds gathering in both cities.
- 12Pope Leo Draws Massive Paris Crowd on France Tour●Pope Leo Draws Massive Paris Crowd in Biggest Event of France Tour
Pope Leo drew a massive crowd in Paris in what is being described as the biggest event of his tour of France. The large turnout in the French capital underlines the attention surrounding the visit, which is being closely followed given its diplomatic and religious significance for relations between the Vatican and France.