Leo XIV becomes first pope to vote in an American election
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in Catholic Church history to cast a ballot in a U.S. election, the Vatican confirmed on Oct. 30. Leo, who has mostly … Learn More
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Pope Leo accepts Liberty Medal, invites Americans to cultivate ‘moral greatness’
Religious liberty “holds sacred the inner sphere of the person where convictions are formed and where conscience can guide the decisions made in the intimacy of the human heart,” said … Learn More
Archbishop John Carroll: Catholic bridge-builder in a fledgling nation
As the Revolutionary War drew to a close and the 13 former British colonies were being transformed into the United States, American Catholics faced an obvious, urgent challenge: to win … Learn More
Archdiocese gives thanks as nation is consecrated to Sacred Heart (Photos)
On June 11, the bishops of the United States concluded their spring assembly by consecrating the nation to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus to mark the 250th anniversary of … Learn More
Special Mass to mark consecration of the US to the Sacred Heart
US bishops are consecrating the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as part of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In … Learn More
Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification moves ahead after 6-year pause
Venerable Fulton J. Sheen will soon be beatified, now that the Vatican has given the green light, the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, announced Feb. 9. No date or location for the beatification … Learn More
Catholic prayer for the United States on Independence Day
While the United States celebrates its independence on the 4th of July, it is important to pause for a moment and ask God to bless and protect this nation. Here is … Learn More
