While Pope Leo’s first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” is less than a month old, it’s already somewhat clear where the American bishops stand and how they will approach advocacy on the topic of Artificial Intelligence going forward.
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Pope Leo Calls Archbishop Fulton Sheen ‘A Light of Faith’ Who Touched Millions With the Gospel
Pope Leo XIV praised Venerable Fulton J. Sheen on June 1 as “a light of faith, hope, and love” whose radio and television broadcasts brought the Gospel to millions of Americans — including the pope himself as a child.
Faithful Join in Rosary for Peace in Washington as Pope Leads the Marian Devotion for World
Joining Pope Leo XIV in a worldwide rosary for peace, several hundred people gathered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington May 30 to seek the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary to bring peace to the hearts of people and peace to nations at war.
Scammers Offering Fake Legal Help, Putting Immigrant Families at Risk
A surge in immigration fraud has overwhelmed legal aid organizations, doubled federal complaint filings, and, in at least one documented case, led directly to deportation.
Charles Carroll: How One of the Founding Fathers Elevated Catholics in the New Republic
Charles Carroll, born in 1737, never lived in New York City. Yet, a street, a park, and a neighborhood are all named for him in Brooklyn.
Bishop Robert Brennan Honors Human Dignity, Sacrifices in War on Memorial Day
Bishop Robert Brennan honored all U.S. service members who died in war and commented on Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical on artificial intelligence, May 25 during a Memorial Day field Mass.
Third Annual National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Begins With Prayer for ‘Fresh Outpouring’ of the Holy Spirit
Bishop Erik T. Pohlmeier of St. Augustine celebrated Mass to kick off the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage on the feast of Pentecost.
How the Seeds of Religious Freedom Were Planted in the Hard Ground of Colonial America
The harsh treatment of colonial Catholics in the 17th and 18th centuries stemmed from the Protestant Reformation starting 1517 in Europe. But that began to change during the American Revolution.
‘On Eagle’s Wings’: A Modern-Day Hymn Written by a Catholic Priest
If you attend a Memorial Day ceremony this year, chances are you will hear “On Eagle’s Wings,” which is based on the text of Psalm 91. Written by liturgical theologian and composer Father Michael Joncas, “On Eagle’s Wings” is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
America’s 250th: How a Group of Catholic Patriots Helped Shape the Birth of the U.S.
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.