8+ hour, 34+ min ago  (579+ words) VATICAN CITY | Pope Leo XIV encouraged Catholic Extension Society in its mission of supporting poor and remote Catholic communities across the United States, Puerto Rico and Cuba during a papal audience on May 18, saying that "love for our neighbor is…...

10+ hour, 42+ min ago  (1629+ words) Newly ordained Father Henry Jair C'rdenas Afanador distributes holy communion during the Mass May 9, 2026, at St. Mary Cathedral in Miami. Deacons Michele Sega, Saint-Clos Papouloute, Cristhian Mendieta and Aristides Lima lie prostrate in the sanctuary as Archbishop Thomas Wenski and…...

10+ hour, 31+ min ago  (1138+ words) Father Cristhian D. Mendieta Father Henry Jair Cardenas Afanador Father Adam Paul Cahill Surrounded by the nine newly ordained priests of the Miami Archdiocese, Archbishop Thomas Wenski presides at Mass May 9, 2026, at St. Mary Cathedral in Miami. After washing their hands…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (435+ words) Pope Leo XIV approved the creation of an Interdicasterial Commission on Artificial Intelligence in a rescript released May 16. The rescript was signed by Cardinal Michael Czerny, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. Pope Leo approved the creation…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (728+ words) 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? Dedicate it to the Sacred Heart of Jesus -- as the U. S. bishops will do for…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (471+ words) The planned consecration of new bishops by the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X would be considered "a schismatic act," the head of the Vatican's doctrinal office said. In a statement released May 13 by the Vatican press office, Cardinal V'ctor…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago  (693+ words) Mass was celebrated in the Catholic Center Chapel for Diocesan staff by Bishop'elect Emilio Biosca Ag'ero, OFM Cap. , Bishop Emeritus Frank J. Dewane, and Father John Belmonte, SJ, Diocesan Superintendent of Catholic Education. Press question Bishop'elect Emilio Biosca Ag'ero, OFM Cap....

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (374+ words) Florida Catholic Media From May 4-7, the priests of the Diocese of Palm Beach gathered in Jupiter for their annual diocesan convocation, an important assembly of fraternity, reflection, prayer, and pastoral renewal centered on the realities and challenges facing priestly ministry…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (879+ words) Cardinal Christophe Pierre blesses station 13 at the Gospel Gardens at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe on Nov. 1, 2025. (GLENDA MEEKINS) Cardinal Christophe Pierre blesses the nineth station " Jesus falls for a third time " in…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (267+ words) Father Glenn Lopez is installed as pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Winter Haven by Bishop John Noonan. on Mother's Day, May 10, 2026. (GLENDA MEEKINS) The Lopez children grew up in a devoted Catholic household guided by the loving care of…...