Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez, the former pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Corona, Queens, was ordained and installed as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida, on the afternoon of Feb. 24.
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Pope Leo XIV on Ash Wednesday: Ask the Lord for the Gift of True Conversion This Lent
On Ash Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV encouraged Catholics to ask the Lord for “the gift of true conversion” at the start of the 40-day penitential season of Lent.
The No. 1 Person Former President Obama Most Wants To Meet? It’s Pope Leo XIV
Former President Barack Obama said in an interview with political YouTuber and podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen he wants to meet Pope Leo XIV.
For Its 400th Anniversary, St. Peter’s Basilica To Get 21st-Century Upgrade, Vatican Announces
Four hundred years after its consecration, St. Peter’s Basilica is getting a 21st-century upgrade, with the Vatican unveiling plans for AI-powered translation services, expanded pilgrim access and high-tech structural monitoring as part of yearlong anniversary celebrations.
Pope Leo XIV Prays at Vatican’s Lourdes Grotto for the Sick on World Day of the Sick
Pope Leo XIV prayed with the sick at the Lourdes grotto in the Vatican Gardens on Feb. 11, asking Our Lady of Lourdes to accompany all those who suffer in the world.
How Archbishop Sheen Mastered the Art of Media Evangelization
He was perhaps the first Catholic influencer. Long before TikTok or Instagram, there was Archbishop Fulton Sheen.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s Sainthood Cause: A Timeline
Now that the Vatican has greenlit Archbishop Sheen’s beatification, there is a renewed hope among clergy and faithful alike that a man who meant so much to so many will officially become “Blessed” in the Church. Here is a timeline of Archbishop Sheen’s canonization cause.
Blackboard to Broadcast: Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s Media Genius Explained
In an era when entertainment dominated the airwaves, Sheen transformed a classroom-style lecture into one of the most successful programs in American media history. His Emmy Award-winning show, “Life Is Worth Living,” resonated with 30 million viewers each week — many of them not Catholic.
Vatican Confirms Pope Will Not Visit US In 2026
The Vatican press office confirmed that Pope Leo XIV has no plans to visit the U.S. this year.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s Beatification Moves Ahead After 6-Year Pause
After a years-long postponement, Bishop Louis Tylka of Peoria, Illinois, announced on Feb. 9 that the Vatican has greenlit the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen — a beloved preacher, author, and media pioneer of the 20th century.