11 American saints to remember on the Fourth of July

U.S. embassy in Rome honors first American-born pope as U.S.-Vatican diplomatic milestone

The U.S. embassy’s annual celebration, held June 30, commemorated the 41st anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between Washington and the Holy See.

11 American saints to remember on the Fourth of July

From Isaac Jogues to Katharine Drexel, these saints who lived and ministered in the United States led heroic lives worth celebrating.

Passage of budget reconciliation act sparks varied Catholic response The president of the USCCB faulted the legislation for “unconscionable cuts to health care and food assistance, tax cuts that increase inequality,” among other things.

New bill expands school choice; Catholic leaders applaud, urge caution With the passage of the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act,” tax credits will be given to donors who contribute to nonprofit scholarship granting organizations.

This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of July

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of July is for formation in discernment.