Headlining the June 10 public session of the U.S. bishops’ spring plenary in Orlando were addresses by the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the new apostolic nuncio to the United States, along with a preliminary presentation on proposed updates to the bishops’ landmark document on protection policies for children and minors.
In his last encyclical letter, “Dilexit Nos: On the Human and Divine Love of the Heart of Jesus Christ,” Pope Francis wrote to remind us of the centrality of the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the prayer life of the Church.
On June 11, during their spring meeting in Orlando, bishops of the United States gathered at the Basilica Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, to consecrate the United States to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The consecration celebrates America’s semiquincentennial, that is, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
In recent years, the arrival of AI has exploded as a topic of discussion, questions, excitement, and fear. Certainly, AI has been a subtle, largely unnoticed part of our lives for a long time. But in 2023, when the viral launch of the seductively user-friendly ChatGPT brought AI into our homes, schools, and offices, we were forced to confront the far more profound impacts of AI, for which ChatGPT plays only a minor part.
By Tablet Staff (OSV News) – As the U.S. bishop prepare to consecrate the United States to Jesus’ Sacred Heart June 11 during their spring meeting in Orlando, Florida, here are six things to know about devotion to the Sacred Heart. 1. The devotion has ancient roots. When the Roman soldier struck the crucified Jesus with […]
The state of New York has opened a two-month public comment period for the physician-assisted suicide law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul four months ago, but pro-life advocates continue their opposition.
Priestly ordinations in the United States have shown a modest rise at the same time more adults and teens are entering the Catholic Church — a pairing that is stirring hope for future vocations.
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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, Catholic dioceses across the United States are preparing for what many see as both a pastoral opportunity and an unprecedented moment of global encounter.
In recent years, immigration-related scams have surged dramatically. Fraudsters impersonate staff from Catholic Charities and Catholic Migration Services, create fake social media pages, and demand payments for services that our agencies provide freely.
