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.
‘Power of Prayer’ Key to Sister’s Release From ICE Detention
A woman religious in McAllen, Texas, told OSV News the “power of prayer” was key to the release of a religious sister detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as she walked to Sunday Mass — but foreign-born religious in the area are now on their guard after the incident.
Bishops Celebrate Border Mass, Hold Procession for Migrants as USA Nears 250th
Catholic bishops from the U.S.-Mexico border region led a day of pastoral accompaniment in Nogales, Arizona, and Nogales, Mexico, on June 26, as the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Reaches Maine Before Turning Toward Philadelphia
Catholics of all ages walked through downtown Manchester, New Hampshire, June 21, following the Eucharist in a monstrance sheltered by an embroidered baldichino raised on four poles.
Foundations of Faith: Historic ‘Firsts’ of the American Catholic Church
A look at some landmark milestones in American Catholic history, from the early Church in the colonies to milestones in leadership, education, religious life, sacraments, and public life.
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.
Sacred Sites, American Stories: From Santa Fe to Baltimore, These Historic Sites Helped Plant and Preserve the Faith in America
All told, there has been a Catholic presence in the United States for more than 400 years. Here, The Tablet looks at some of the historical sites that established the earliest Catholic roots in the U.S.
How One Catholic’s Well-Placed Shot Changed the Tide of the Revolution
Discover the remarkable story of Sgt. Timothy Murphy, an Irish frontiersman believed by many to have been Catholic, whose legendary marksmanship at the Battle of Saratoga may have helped change the course of the American Revolution and secure a crucial French alliance.
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.