With the nation’s 250th birthday fast approaching, Catholics can mark the occasion by reflecting on the contributions of American saints.
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45 Years Later, Attempted Assassination of St. John Paul II Recalled as Turning Point in History
Pope Leo XIV prayed beside a plaque in St. Peter’s Square marking the spot where St. John Paul II was shot 45 years ago.
Bishop Robert Brennan: AI Can’t Replace True Relationship With Christ, Prayer
As the Church grapples with the rise of artificial intelligence and it’s use among the faithful, and clergy alike, Bishop Robert Brennan has raised concerns about the potential impacts.
Cardinal Raymond Burke Visits Queens to Bless New Shrine Honoring St. Carlo Acutis
Cardinal Raymond Burke visited St. Pancras in Queens from Rome to bless a new shrine featuring four relics of the first millennial saint.
Bishop Robert Brennan Joins Diocese of Brooklyn 8th Grade Grads in Special Greeting to Pope Leo XIV
Students from 35 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn on May 8 celebrated the first anniversary of Pope Leo’s pontificate by sending him a video with this message: “Pope Leo, we love you!”
At the Vatican Pope Leo XIV, Prime Minister of Haiti Discuss Socipolitical Strife in the Caribbean Nation
Pope Leo XIV received the Prime Minister of the Republic of Haiti, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, at the Vatican on May 9.
Building Bridges: How Pope Leo XIV’s First Words Set the Tone for His Papacy’s First Year
Following the one-year anniversary of Pope Leo’s election, The Tablet takes a more in-depth look at some of the highlights of his first year.
Pope Leo XIV Meets With US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio headed to the Vatican, where he met in the Apostolic Palace with Pope Leo XIV.
Catholic Aid Organizations Remain ‘United in Hope’ for Ukraine as War Rages On
Several Catholic aid organizations are affirming they remain “united in hope” for Ukraine, as Russia’s war on that nation relentlessly rages on.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Queens Holds Novena for Martyred Vietnamese Priest
A novena began May 3 at a Queens parish, praying for the upcoming beatification of a 20th-century Vietnamese priest who, a local priest says, inspires devotions much like those of St. Carlo Acutis.