Peace and nuclear disarmament begin in the heart, said the head of the nation’s Catholic bishops.
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With Temporary Protected Status Revoked, Hondurans in the Diocese of Brooklyn Fear Departing US
Temporary Protective Status for Hondurans and Nicaraguans ends on Sept. 8, when their TPS status dissolves in a new directive from the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem. People in this situation are scrambling to find solutions to stay in the U.S.
The Tablet’s Catholic Media Awards, 2025
At the Catholic Media Association Conference in Phoenix, The Tablet was honored with an impressive array of awards across various journalism categories.
Amid Shift in Public Opinion on Immigration, Catholic Advocates Praise Bipartisan Attempt at Reform
Catholic leaders are praising the bipartisan Dignity Act of 2025, which offers legal status to some undocumented immigrants while balancing border security—marking a rare moment of cooperation amid shifting U.S. attitudes on immigration.
For US Pilgrims, Jubilee of Youth Confirms Call to Holiness in Everyday Life
Thousands of U.S. teens gathered in Rome for the Jubilee of Youth, finding inspiration, community, and a renewed sense of mission through prayer and fellowship.
Federal Judge Blocks Planned Parenthood Defunding Indefinitely
A federal judge on July 28 ruled Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding, indefinitely blocking a provision in President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda that would strip those funds for one year.
New ‘Bell of Hope’ Set to Ring on Nagasaki’s 80th Anniversary of Resilience
The St. Kateri Institute raised the money to craft a shiny new cathedral bell to replace the one lost in the 1945 atomic blast over Nagasaki, Japan. It, will ring for the first time Aug. 9 — the 80th anniversary of the attack.
US Prelates Head to Japan on ‘Pilgrimage of Peace’ Amid Nuclear Fears Old and New
As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki — and as renewed nuclear threats emerge in current conflicts — several U.S. Catholic bishops will travel to Japan on a “Pilgrimage of Peace.”
Among Her Souvenirs: Connie Francis’ Faith Shaped Her Life and Music
Connie Francis, the trailblazing pop icon and first Catholic female solo artist to top the Billboard charts, has died at 86. Her story is one of musical triumphs, personal tragedy, and enduring faith — leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable songs and strength through adversity.
Mosaic of 1,000-Plus Toy Figures Depicts Blessed Carlo’s Faith, Devotion and Computer Savvy
A Chicago artist created a mosaic of Blessed Carlo Acutis using over 1,000 toy figurines — each one symbolizing the faith, tech savvy, and Eucharistic devotion of the soon-to-be saint.