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Intrepid missionaries and martyrs: The origins of Catholicism in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan

by Father Anthony D. Andreassi

In this continuing series on the origins of Catholicism in the 50 states, we now turn our attention to the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan.

Blog: 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Priest gets life in prison in Texas for sexual abuse of women under his spiritual care
Meet the amazing missionary priest who could be one of Minnesota’s first saints
Spaniards hope Pope Leo’s visit promotes reconciliation amid Civil War wounds

U.S. Church

Pope Leo encyclical on AI shows need for humanity in healthcare, says expert

by Gina Christian

Daniel J. Daly, founding executive director of the Center for Theology and Ethics in Catholic Health, shared his thoughts on AI in healthcare and Pope Leo.

Pope’s slavery apology ‘proper and just,’ says bishop who heads National Black Catholic Congress

Pope Leo’s new encyclical offers hope, call to shared moral discernment, say experts

US dioceses see World Cup as opportunity for pastoral outreach, global encounter

Rosary service brings ‘prayerful, peaceful presence’ to NJ immigrant detention facility

US bishops release prayer service honoring immigrants, victims of slavery with call to action

World

A Church at a crossroads: Spain’s Catholics look to Pope Leo for encouragement

by Paulina Guzik

As Pope Leo XIV prepares for his June 6-12 apostolic visit to Spain, Church leaders say he will encounter a Catholic community at a pivotal moment.

First stop for Pope Leo in Spain will be center that gives royal treatment to homeless
Can Catholics as consumers drive a better AI future?
Pope Leo XIV heads to Spain, ‘a missionary nation’ he knows by heart
Church aid leader: Lebanese Christians don’t want mere survival, they want to ‘truly live’
Meet the Silicon Valley priest advising tech companies on artificial intelligence ethics

Peru: Church asks forgiveness to victims of suppressed lay movement

Pope Leo calls for ‘openness’ to Church reform that respects tradition

Pope Leo calls for ‘educational alliance’ on AI: Here are takeaways for parents, teachers

Vatican

Liturgical rites and symbols reveal God’s presence, Pope Leo says

by Josephine Peterson

Opinion

Pope Leo’s first encyclical

by Michael R. Heinlein

Pope Leo XIV declares the digital age a mission field in ‘Magnifica Humanitas’

by Ines San Martin

‘Magnifica Humanitas’ explores being human in the age of artificial intelligence

by Bishop John P. Dolan

Reviews

The Breadwinner

by John Mulderig
The Sheep Detectives
St. Francis of Assisi in film
‘House of David’ star opens up about Catholic conversion as new season premieres
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