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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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.
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.
Supreme Court Hits Brakes on Court Ruling That Blocked Abortion Pill Distribution by Mail
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked a ruling that sought to pause a federal policy permitting the abortion pill to be dispensed through the mail.
New National Garden Promises Healing for Abuse Survivors and All Catholics
A national garden in the nation’s capital proposed by survivors of clergy sexual abuse promises to foster healing not only for survivors but also for the Catholic Church as a whole.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Trump Effort To End Temporary Protections for Haitians, Syrians
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments April 29 in a pair of consolidated cases on whether the Trump administration can end a program temporarily shielding eligible Haitian and Syrian immigrants living in the U.S. from deportation.