on the island of Lampedusa, Italy, Pope Leo XIV celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See and his family.
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Pope Leo XIV’s Message as National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Ends: America’s Eucharistic Heritage Must ‘Continue as Source of Renewal, Unity’
Participants in the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage carry on the “great legacy of faith” that has crucially shaped the U.S., now marking its 250th anniversary, said Pope Leo XIV.
Newly Named Puerto Rico Bishop Says Appointment ‘Manifestation’ of God’s ‘Goodness, Love’
Bishop-designate Geraldo Ramírez Torres gave sincere thanksgiving to God for his June 24 appointment by Pope Leo XIV to succeed Bishop Rubén Antonio González Medina of Ponce, Puerto Rico, who is retiring.
Pope Leo XIV Calls For Solidarity, Prayers After Venezuela Quakes
Pope Leo XIV offered prayers on June 28 for the victims of devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela as the death toll continues to climb and rescuers race to save people trapped under collapsed buildings.
Catholicism in America: 1776-2026
A lot has happened over those 250 years to get to this point. Here is a look at Catholicism in the United States.
Archbishop of Caracas Calls For Prayer, Solidarity After Twin Earthquakes Devastate Venezuela
The archbishop of Caracas called for prayers and solidarity after back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing over 150 people and injuring hundreds more.
Celebrating 250 Years of American Independence in the Diocese of Brooklyn
The Tablet presents a curation of articles that tell the stories behind how Catholic roots were established in the Colonies during the birth of a nation, and the role Catholicism played in shaping America over the next 250 years.
Faith Leaders Warn of Trafficking Risks as World Cup Kicks Off in New York Metro Area
For James King, the connection between major sporting events and human trafficking goes back more than a decade, to when New Jersey was preparing to host Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium.
Out of This World: What the Catholic Church Says About Extraterrestrials
As the U.S. government continues releasing information about unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), the Catholic Church has been asking its own questions — for far longer than most people realize.
Father Gibino Wants to Believe: Brooklyn Priest Says If UFOs Exist, They Are Part of God’s Creation
Father Joseph Gibino says he does not know if UFOs are real. Still, he’s open to the possibility, even though the Church has no official dogma on life beyond Earth.