Despite being a small percentage of the population in the original 13 colonies, Catholics played a crucial role in the Revolutionary War and the birth of the new nation.
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Mosque Shooting an ‘Attack on the Sacred Dignity of All Human Life,’ Says Bishop of San Diego
Bishop Michael Pham of San Diego said the faithful there “stand united in solidarity and prayer with the Muslim community” after a deadly May 18 shooting at a mosque complex in the city killed three adults, including a security guard.
Boston Archbishop Encourages St. John’s University Graduates to Take Risks
Don’t play it safe. That message was the focus of the commencement address by Archbishop Richard Henning of Boston to the St. John’s University Class of 2026 on May 17.
Sign of the Times: How the Knights of Columbus Are Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
Knights of Columbus members in Queens are reminding their fellow citizens that God should be a part of the nation’s birthday bash.
American Saints Validate Catholic Presence in U.S., Historian Says
With the nation’s 250th birthday fast approaching, Catholics can mark the occasion by reflecting on the contributions of American saints.
Pray the Way: Visiting Catholic Pilgrimage Sites Across the U.S. to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
Catholic Americans can celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday and simultaneously grow closer to their faith by making a pilgrimage to one of many religious shrines across the nation. And there are many shrines to see.
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.
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!”
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.