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John Paul II and America

George Weigel — 2026-06-02T23:05:13-05:00

Pope John Paul II, with the U.S. Capitol in the background, blesses the crowd gathered at the National Mall, where he celebrated Mass, on Oct. 7, 1979. Leaving the U.S. after his tour, the Pope said, “My final prayer is this: that God will bless America so that she may increasingly become, and truly be and long remain, ‘One nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.’ God bless America.”

COMMENTARY: Spurred by his groundbreaking visit in 1979, the most influential Catholic in the 20th century had high hopes for the U.S.

Elected Officials Recognize Grassroots June Celebration of ‘Fidelity Month’

2026-06-02T19:31:04-05:00

Jay Richards, the director of the Heritage Foundation’s DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family, speaks at a Fidelity Month gathering on June 9, 2025, in the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill.

Fidelity Month, a celebration of God, family, and America, has been recognized by elected officials across the country this June.

Pray the National Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus: June 3-11, 2026

Amy Smith — 2026-06-02T15:50:53-05:00

Sacred Heart of Jesus, we place all of our trust in you.

America at 250: Also tune in to consecration Masses on EWTN.

‘Rural Revival’? Inside the Surprising Catholic Convert Spike in America’s Heartland

Luke Larson — 2026-06-02T10:33:08-05:00

The faithful process through the countryside in the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa, June 2025.

Rural dioceses are experiencing new signs of life and deserve to be as much a part of the ‘Catholic revival’ conversation as their big-city counterparts.

‘Magnifica Humanitas’ Seen Deepening Church-Tech Ties, Former Silicon Valley Exec Says

2026-06-02T08:54:53-05:00

Father Brendan McGuire, pastor of St. Simon Parish in Los Altos, California, speaks with 'EWTN News Nightly' on June 1, 2026.

Relationships between tech companies and the Church will prompt “real dialogue as to how AI is going to affect humanity,” Father Brendan McGuire said.

U.S. Catholic Charismatic Leaders Announce Ecumenically-Oriented Evangelization Initiative

2026-06-02T07:12:03-05:00

Pope Leo XIV waves to participants at his first meeting with the Catholic Charismatic Renewal on May 30, 2026, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.

The launch of 'Evangelize USA' was announced following Pope Leo XIV's May 30 audience with members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal International Service.

Franciscan Jubilee Year Invites Pilgrims to Walk in St. Francis of Assisi’s Footsteps

2026-06-02T06:53:43-05:00

Pilgrims outside the Basilica of St Francis of Assisi in Assisi, Italy.

Pilgrims flock to Italy as the Catholic Church marks 800 years since the death of St. Francis.

Pope Leo XIV Appoints EWTN News President to Lead Vatican Communications Department

2026-06-02T05:20:44-05:00

Pope Leo XIV with Montserrat Alvarado, at the Vatican on May 12, 2025.

Montserrat Alvarado becomes the first lay woman appointed prefect of a dicastery of the Holy See.

Record Number of Priests Ordained in Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina

2026-06-01T16:50:52-05:00

St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.

“We stand in awe of God’s work in our midst,” Bishop Michael Martin said.

Pope Leo XIV Highlights ‘Key Aspects’ of Catholic Charismatic Renewal

2026-06-01T16:24:11-05:00

Pope Leo XIV waves to participants at his first meeting with the Catholic Charismatic Renewal on May 30, 2026, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV encouraged members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal to pursue their mission by placing themselves at the service of dioceses and parishes.

The Second Consistory of Leo XIV: A Method of Government?

Andrea Gagliarducci — 2026-06-01T12:25:32-05:00

Pope Leo speaks to the bishops of the Italian Episcopal Conference on May 28, 2026.

ANALYSIS: The extraordinary consistory can include the creation of new cardinals, but it can also be a consistory for discussion.

Inside the Launch of ‘Magnifica Humanitas’

Francis X. Rocca — 2026-06-01T12:22:32-05:00

Pope Leo XIV speaks at the presentation of his first encyclical, ‘Magnifica Humanitas,’ on May 25, 2026, at the Vatican.

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U.S. Bishops Unveil Prayer Service for America’s 250th Anniversary Centered On Migrants

2026-06-01T12:14:51-05:00

“Angels Unaware” statue dedicated to migrants in St. Peter’s Square.

The prayer service invites Catholics to reflect on the nation’s history through the lens of migration, displacement, slavery, and faith while encouraging advocacy for vulnerable migrant populations.

Fulton Sheen’s Missionary Legacy Hailed by Pope Leo XIV

2026-06-01T12:07:02-05:00

A portrait of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen (1895–1979), New York, 1964.

The pontiff praised Venerable Sheen, who will be beatified Sept. 24, as “a light of faith, hope, and love” whose radio and television broadcasts brought the Gospel to millions.

‘Invisible, Silent, Misunderstood Work’: The Pope’s School for Diplomats at 325 Years

2026-06-01T11:46:02-05:00

Pope Leo XIV visits the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy in Rome on April 27, 2026.

The Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy in Rome was founded in 1701 as a training ground for the pope's ambassadors.

Meet the ‘Miracle Baby’ Born Twice in Florida

Alyssa Murphy — 2026-06-01T08:38:47-05:00

Proud parents Keishera and Greg Joubert spoke with the Register about their miracle baby Cassian who was born twice in order to save his life at 25 weeks.

‘There was absolutely nothing else that I could do but watch the monitors and pray to God that his will once again may be done.’

Where Caring for Widows Meets Adoption Support

Gigi Duncan — 2026-06-01T06:41:25-05:00

JT Olson (right) smiles alongside a widow and volunteers during a Both Hands service project.

Through Both Hands, volunteers serve widows and help families pursue adoption by rallying community support around service projects.

Catholic Scientists to Gather Near Chicago to Discuss Human Sexuality, Future of the Universe

2026-06-01T06:16:52-05:00

Participants discuss a presentation at the 2024 annual meeting of the Society of Catholic Scientists at Mundelein Seminary in Illinois. | Credit: Ken Oliver-Méndez/EWTN News

The 2026 Conference of the Society of Catholic Scientists will take place June 5–7 at Mundelein Seminary near Chicago.

Vatican Cardinal Returns to Native City for Beatification of Priests Killed by Communists

2026-06-01T06:13:51-05:00

Cardinal Michael Czerny is prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.

Cardinal Michael Czerny, whose family fled communism, will preside as two executed priests become the first martyrs of communism beatified in the Czech Republic.

Trump Suggests Pope Unaware of Iran Nuclear Stance Despite Leo’s Repeated Calls for Disarmament

2026-06-01T06:10:41-05:00

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the National Memorial Day Observance at the Memorial Amphitheatre in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia on May 25, 2026.

The president has claimed, without evidence, that Leo wants the Middle Eastern country to develop nuclear armaments.