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Radio Interview: Catholicism, religious freedom and the early United States Catholic Review Staff July 6, 2026 Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a fascinating look at the often-overlooked Catholic roots of the nation on Catholic Review Radio. Host Rita Bittner speaks with Dr. Dennis Castillo, professor of Church history at St. Mary’s Seminary, to explore how a small but influential Catholic community helped shape the founding of the United States.
In Independence Day Mass, Archbishop Lori calls for continued witness to human dignity Christopher Gunty July 5, 2026 Archbishop William E. Lori said that when Redemptorist Father Patrick Woods invited him several months ago to celebrate an Independence Day Mass on the grounds of the Carroll House, “I knew this is the place I had to be on the Fourth of July.”
The Carrolls of America: Young men, educated in France, influenced a new nation Christopher Gunty July 2, 2026 Unable to receive a Catholic education in the British colonies in North America, three young men from wealthy families were sent to Saint-Omer, France, to study at the College of the English Jesuits.
Two religious sisters from Archdiocese of Baltimore helped shape America Catholic Review Staff July 2, 2026 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Venerable Mother Mary Lange were towering figures in the history of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Working in the early decades of the republic, both women recognized unmet needs in American society and responded by creating institutions that would endure long after their lifetimes.
Pope Leo starts his summer break at Castel Gandolfo with cheerful welcome Paulina Guzik July 6, 2026 (OSV News) — When the papal coat of arms was hung at the balcony of the papal Castel Gandolfo residence July 5, locals knew that their main summer protagonist was on the way. On Sunday afternoon, after praying the Angelus at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV came to the picturesque lake town for over three weeks of summer rest. The joy was visible among those waiting to greet him. Pope…
Pope visits U.S. embassy July 4 for discussion on peace and freedom, with a side of apple pie OSV News July 5, 2026 After spending the morning praying for migrants on the island of Lampedusa, Italy, Pope Leo XIV celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with the U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See and his family.
Mass of Thanksgiving for America’s 250th anniversary held at National Shrine in Washington Kurt Jensen July 5, 2026 Independence Day is a reminder that Americans’ “inalienable rights” mentioned in the Declaration of Independence — life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness — are gifts from God, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl said July 4 in the nation’s capital.
Pope Leo to pilgrims: ‘Strong; Eucharistic heritage of US must continue as source of renewal, unity’ Gina Christian July 5, 2026 Participants in the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage carry on the “great legacy of faith” that has crucially shaped the U.S., now marking its 250th anniversary, said Pope Leo XIV in a message to those gathered for the pilgrimage’s concluding liturgy in Philadelphia.
Happy 250th to the USA, climbing the Empire State Building, a Cookie Monster geode & more (7 Quick Takes) Rita Buettner July 4, 2026 July is my favorite month of the year. It’s my birthday month, so that adds to the joy, but July is also the heart of the summer—and summertime is the best.
Keeping a republic: a 250th birthday meditation George Weigel July 2, 2026 As we mark the national semiquincentennial on July 4, we might well reflect on Benjamin Franklin’s answer to Elizabeth Willing Powel, when the elderly sage left the Constitutional Convention in 1787 and the Philadelphia matron demanded, “Well, Dr. Franklin, what have we got, a republic, or a monarchy?”
‘Alone’: Lessons from the wilderness Sister Hosea Rupprecht July 1, 2026 “Alone” sends 10 trained survivalists into the wilderness to live off the land. Armed with strict limits on their gear, the individual who lasts the longest wins a $500,000 prize. Unlike other reality shows, the participants do their own camera work.
A Fourth of July Memory Rita Buettner June 30, 2026 I was making coffee early on the Fourth of July when I heard the ping of a text message.
Question Corner: Would a vow renewal impact a future annulment? Jenna Marie Cooper June 29, 2026 Hypothetically, would a vow renewal like this have any impact if a couple were to try for an annulment later?
