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Tessa Gervasini
Jimmy Lai’s family responds to 20-year prison sentence
Jimmy Lai’s children have spoken out following his 20-year prison sentence, detailing international support as they work for a release. By Tessa Gervasini February 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET Jimmy Lai’s family is calling on national leaders to help free the Catholic pro-democracy activist after he received a 20-year prison …
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 …
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 …
Archbishop Wenski makes case for ‘permanent’ solution for Haitian refugees in U.S.
The Haitians “leaving South Florida and other places in the United States so abruptly would cause great economic damage to the United States,” Archbishop Thomas Wenski said. By Tessa Gervasini February 5, 2026 at 4:19 PM ET Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami is calling on Congress to find a “permanent” solution …
Priest who worked with Alex Pretti says he was known for ‘kindness’
A Catholic priest who worked with Alex Pretti, the man shot and killed by federal agents in Minnesota, said he was known for his “kindness” and “gentleness.” By Tessa Gervasini January 27, 2026 at 6:13 PM ET A Roman Catholic priest who worked with Alex Pretti, the man shot and killed …
Fact check: Are there more Gen Z Catholics than Protestants?
Researchers’ findings reveal conflicting data. By Tessa Gervasini January 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET Multiple news reports have said the number of Generation Z Catholics is surging in the United States. ZENIT, an international Catholic news service, and Magisterium AI, a Catholic artificial intelligence agency, cited data from the 2023 Cooperative Election Study (CES) …
‘One Nation Under God:’ 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage inspired by 250th anniversary of U.S.
By Tessa Gervasini Jan 9, 2026 / 08:00 am In celebration of the United States of America’s 250th anniversary, the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s theme is “One Nation Under God.” Pilgrims will journey on the St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Route to honor the first American citizen to be canonized. “One Nation Under God …
Holy Door closes as faithful prepare for special 2033 jubilee marking Jesus’ death and resurrection
By Tessa Gervasini Jan 6, 2026 / 06:00 am As Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica on Jan. 6, the feast of the Epiphany, and the 2025 Jubilee Year comes to an end, the Catholic Church begins to anticipate another jubilee — one that will mark …
Bishops invite faithful to pray novena for the unborn
By Tessa Gervasini Jan 6, 2026 / 14:00 pm The United States bishops have invited Catholics to pray an annual Respect Life novena for the protection of the unborn. The Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is sponsoring the “9 Days for Life” prayer that will begin on Friday, …
In interview with Bishop Barron, Justice Barrett opens up about her faith
By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 26, 2025 / 15:00 pm U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett says her Catholic faith “grounds her” and gives her “perspective.” During an interview with Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, Barrett tackled a number of topics including free speech, the reversal of Roe v. Wade, …
