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US bishops’ consecration of nation to Sacred Heart of Jesus affirms ‘our reliance on God’

by Kimberley Heatherington

How might you help a nation in political turmoil celebrate its 250th anniversary and the unlikely creation of the first large-scale, self-governing republic in the modern world?

New Mexico diocese fights Trump push to seize pilgrimage site for border wall
45 years on, attempted assassination of St. John Paul II recalled as turning point in history
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given May 13, 2026
Pope remembers attempt on St. John Paul, calls Mary the Church’s ‘perfect model’
Experts see pope’s June parliament address as call for unity in polarized Spain
Doctrinal office says SSPX bishop consecrations constitute ‘schismatic act’ subject to excommunication

U.S. Church

Augustinians celebrate a year of the ‘gift of Pope Leo’ with special Mass

by Simone Orendain

Afterward, as Massgoers later chatted with the Augustinians and one another, the phrase “we’re so blessed” could be heard over and over again.

Makary out as FDA commissioner after tumultuous tenure, pro-life criticism

As Planned Parenthood defunding nears expiration, USCCB pro-life chair backs bill to block funds

3rd ‘Witness to Hope’ summit focuses on how Church can better support, protect immigrants

Trump says he plans to raise Jimmy Lai imprisonment during China visit

Bishop Bransfield, whose scandal rocked West Virginia diocese, dead at 82

‘Congratulations!’ What moms want to hear in facing challenging or unexpected pregnancies

World

Israeli soldiers punished after desecration of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon

by Paulina Guzik

The incident, which occurred several weeks ago in the predominantly Christian village of Debel, was treated “with great severity,” an IDF spokesperson said.

Abuse scandal at Indonesian Islamic school seen as call to Catholic schools to strengthen safeguards
Catholic health centers respond to massive measles outbreak in Bangladesh
Israeli soldier photographed desecrating Mary statue in Lebanon
Leo XIV: A pope of order for chaotic times
Pope Leo year one: How Chiclayo’s bishop brought his grounded leadership to a global church

Pope Leo XIV expected in France this September for Lourdes, Paris visit

Lebanese priests overjoyed by a surprise video call from Pope Leo

Catholic bishops in Africa urge end to xenophobic attacks in South Africa

Vatican

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Regina Caeli address given May 10, 2026

by Pope Leo XIV

Opinion

Young men are struggling to find purpose and vocation

by Vicente Del Real

Catholicism in the Lower South: Thriving communities built on French and Spanish foundations

by Father Anthony D. Andreassi

‘Pope Leo XIV: The Biography’: A Vatican insider tells the pope’s tale, from southside Chicago to Rome

by Kimberley Heatherington

Reviews

The Sheep Detectives

by John Mulderig
‘House of David’ star opens up about Catholic conversion as new season premieres
Looking for a Holy Week read? Updated book explores ‘What Christ Suffered’
Meet the Catholic filmmaker behind a new series on ‘Women of the Bible’
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