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‘Slow down and listen to Jesus,’ says pastor of Philly church home to first major 40 Hours in US

As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, and with the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage set to conclude in Philadelphia, a priest in that city -- whose parish was home to a major milestone in Eucharistic devotion in the U.S. -- said that adoration offers a chance to "slow down and listen" to Jesus.

Bishops hold border Mass, rosary and procession for migrants as USA nears 250th

Five Catholic bishops from the United States-Mexico border region led a day of pastoral accompaniment in Nogales, Arizona, and Nogales, Mexico, June 26 as the United States approaches its 250th birthday as a nation.

Sacred Heart visionary’s relics travel US amid nation’s 250th anniversary

The relics of the French nun to whom Christ revealed his Sacred Heart will be available for public veneration in the U.S. at a number of locations, as the nation -- newly consecrated to the Sacred Heart -- marks its 250th anniversary.

Archbishops are called to build unity in diversity, serve the truth in charity, pope says

Catholic News Service

With bishops leading the way, every Christian should help build unity in the Church and the world by putting Christ at the center and drawing others near while being attentive to their needs, Pope Leo XIV said.

Pope Leo XIV: Sts. Peter and Paul show us how to be ‘servants of the truth in charity’

On the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, Pope Leo XIV personally placed the pallium on the shoulders of 35 metropolitan archbishops, urging them to follow the example of the patron saints of Rome in being "builders of unity" and "servants of the truth in charity."

St. Peter parishioners share how they found community in North St. Paul

Michael and Krysten Fulcher are parishioners at St. Peter in North St. Paul. The couple has been married since 2012 and now have six children. Together, the Fulchers were featured in a Reclaiming Sundays video about an invitation into community life.

Cathedral hosts evening of music, fireworks to celebrate Fourth of July

The Catholic Spirit

In recognition of the Fourth of July — along with the nation’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing — The Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul is hosting an evening of music and fireworks.

Bishop Kenney reflects on the joys of summer

Growing up in south Minneapolis, Bishop Kevin Kenney remembered being pushed out the door during summer. In his neighborhood, there were four families with seven kids total. They would all go outside and play. At lunch, his mother would ring a bell and he would go back inside for lunch.

Pope Leo XIV opens consistory, asks cardinals to be ‘builders of Christ’s communion’

Pope Leo XIV opened the second extraordinary consistory of his pontificate June 26, urging cardinals to help him discern what the Holy Spirit is saying to the Church today and reminding them they are not "guardians of particular interests," but disciples called to communion in Christ.

Supergirl — PG-13 (A-lll)

At what is meant to be a poignant moment in the DC Comics adaptation "Supergirl" (Warner Bros.), the title character, played by Milly Alcock, is told by her mother (Emily Beecham) that she doesn't have to be nice but she must be good. The recipient of this advice takes it to heart in a way that lends the whole film an unpleasant tone.

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