BREAKING: Venerable Fulton Sheen to be beatified
The Holy See informed the Diocese of Peoria that the cause for the Venerable Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen can proceed to beatification, according to the diocese. By Tessa Gervasini February 9, 2026 at 10:25 AM ET The Holy See has officially informed Bishop Louis Tylka of the Diocese …
African Americans on the Path to Sainthood
“In every age and culture, communities have raised up men and women who lived saintly lives in the movements of their day. In every continent, the Church has canonized men and and women to whom we can acknowledge the possibility for everyone to aspire to live as excellent witnesses of …
A Painful Past, a Call to Healing
Learning from the Story of the Randolph Freedpeople by John Stegeman Within the long history of slavery and racism in the United States, there are thousands of rarely told stories. One such story is that of the Randolph Freedpeople. Thanks to an exhibit hosted by the Missionaries of the Precious …
Seminarian Spotlight: Deacon Nicholas Emmerling
From Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary and School of Theology Deacon Nicholas Emmerling had an idea from an early age that the priesthood would be in his future. A son of the West Side of Cincinnati, he got involved in ministry early and was immediately inspired by the priests he got …
Archbishop Ronald Hicks takes helm of Archdiocese of New York
Addressing his new flock directly, Hicks said: “I desire to follow the heart of Christ, to be a good shepherd. I come to walk with you, to serve you, and to proclaim Jesus Christ to you.” By Sabrina Ferrisi February 6, 2026 at 10:29 PM ET New York Catholics enjoyed an …
Pope appoints James Golka as new Archbishop of Denver, Colorado
Pope Leo XIV accepts the resignation of Bishop Samuel Joseph Aquila and appoints James R. Golka as the new Archbishop of Denver, Colorado in the United States. Vatican News The Holy See Press Office has announced that Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of the U.S. Archbishop of Denver, …
Lord’s Day Reflection: When mercy displaces darkness
As the Church marks the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Abbot Marion Nguyen reflects on “The grit of light: When mercy displaces darkness.” By Abbot Marion Nguyen When Jesus tells his disciples, “You are the light of the world,” the words can sound reassuring, even flattering. In our time, light …
Pope: Sport is important for humanity, respect Olympic truce
Ahead of the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games in northern Italy, Pope Leo XIV issues the letter ‘Life in Abundance’ on the value of sport. LIFE IN ABUNDANCE LETTER OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV ON THE VALUE OF SPORT Dear brothers and sisters, On the …
Seattle, Boston archbishops make friendly wager ahead of 2026 Super Bowl
Seattle and Boston archbishops place a wager ahead of the Super Bowl while also acknowledging the big game comes amid a difficult time for many across the nation. By Tessa Gervasini February 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET It’s become an annual tradition for the Catholic bishops from the two cities …
Trump announces May 17 event to rededicate U.S. as ‘one nation, under God’
On May 17, an event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will rededicate the United States as “one nation under God,” Trump announced at the National Prayer Breakfast. By Tyler Arnold February 5, 2026 at 5:19 PM ET President Donald Trump addressed the 74th annual National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, …
