Yesterday, the @USCCB consecrated the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, as the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary. The Lord calls his disciples to adore and devote themselves to his Sacred Heart, in a manner like his call to St. Margaret Mary. The motive and fruit of the devotion is, first, for those who observe it to grow in gratitude and thanksgiving for the tender love Jesus Christ has for us, especially as communicated in the Blessed Sacrament. The second motive and fruit is to participate in making reparations for the severe ingratitude and callousness the multitudes have for the love of Jesus poured out for us. The devotion thus brings about pious love and solemn grief, all in response to the love of God in Christ. The following five practices are among the most common ways of initiating and perpetuating the devotion to the Sacred Heart. Read more about each step: osvnews.com/5-ways-to-foster…

When I was in Spain ahead of the apostolic visit, Catholics hoped Pope Leo would send a message of unity and common good, urge the dignity of every human being, and give Catholics a voice. In all 3 themes, I think those final goodbyes are done in a different Spain than one the pope arrived to. King Felipe's smile as he waves goodbye says it all. "Religiosity which has shaped and defined this country for centuries is not a museum of the past to be visited, but a school of faith from which to draw even today: A school that teaches us to kneel before God and before our neighbor, because no one can kneel before the Lord and despise their brother; A school that teaches us of the gratitude of love that becomes a gift, so that it may flow among us and break the chains of all selfishness; A school from which we learn that God is a real presence and that we too are called to be present in the realities and challenges of society, not shying away, but personally committing ourselves to the building of the common good." (Pope Leo XIV, Plaza de Cibeles, Madrid, Corpus Christi Mass, June 7, 2026) Video: Vatican Media

A statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was found standing untouched amid the ruins of a fire in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, on the same day that the Catholic bishops of the United States consecrated the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Image: Chris Dolan

The official baby blessing count has us at Pope Leo kissing/hugging/blessing at least 100 babies and infants a day during his trip to Spain.

IT'S FULTON SHEEN FRIDAY! Here's a clip from his famed TV show, where he speaks about the importance of humor and laughter--and how he trained his dog! "I had a dog that I once trained to say his prayers, and he would put his head between his paws and wouldn't move until I said "amen." @FultonSheen @FultonSheen

This week: @fran_x48 on Pope Leo XIV’s AI document and the Church’s response to the challenges of emerging technology. Plus, Rebecca Dougherty on the beauty of Down syndrome, and a look at Pope Leo’s favorite book. Listen: thecatholicassociation.org/r…

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us!

TCA Senior Fellow @AshMcG in @RealClearRelig today on Pope Leo's Chicago family watching Bishop Fulton Sheen: "His father was a catechist, his mother sang in the church choir, and he has recounted that they prayed the rosary daily together. Of course their television would be tuned to Fulton Sheen. Perhaps Pope Leo would watch Venerable Sheen’s program while he “played priest,” something his brother has said he did often enough that his brothers would tease him that he “would be Pope one day.” realclearreligion.org/articl…

What makes a human life valuable? In this clip from our 2025 For the Good of the Public Summit, @cjimmylin reflects on the dignity of children and people with disabilities, arguing that ultimately every human being's dignity is not determined by their productivity or intellect. Watch the full conversation: youtube.com/watch?v=epgkvmGB… If you want to be part of conversations like this, join us for this year's Summit in Washington, D.C., October 5–6: ccpubliclife.org/summit

In a candid exchange, Pope Leo XIV addresses difficult questions about selfishness, suicide, and forgiveness, offering a message of hope, mercy, and God’s enduring love. ewtnvatican.com/articles/pop…

ND Law Professor O. Carter Snead (@cartersnead) delivered this year's Charles E. Test, M.D. '37 Distinguished Lectures at Princeton University (@MadisonProgram) on May 6-7. His first lecture focused on "The Failure of Personhood Theory" and his second lecture focused on "Life, Organism, and The Imperative of Responsibility." Watch his lectures here: jmp.princeton.edu/events/202…

Veiem per primera vegada la torre de Jesucrist il·luminada! L'espectacle de llum iniciat des de la base fins a la il·luminació de la creu ha culminat amb una composició de llums guiats per drons, que han dibuixat la figura Gaudí i la frase «primer l'amor, després la tècnica».

This video is one of the most viral clips of Pope Leo in Spain, and it took place in Madrid. Influencer Rocío Casas (@de_la_mano_llevame) shared this video on Instagram, which we are reposting with permission. This is the message that accompanies it: “Yesterday I experienced one of those moments that stays in your heart forever. It was Roscón, the son of Samantha Vallejo-Nágera, who handed my canvas to the Pope! And when I saw it, I couldn’t help but get emotional. Those of you who know me understand how important Down syndrome is to me, because it is part of my life through my daughter Blanca. That’s why seeing that it was precisely Roscón who delivered that gift to the Pope felt like one of those gentle touches from the Lord, telling me: ‘I am here.’ Some may say it’s a coincidence. I don’t. I see the hand of God in everything, every day. The Holy Spirit is alive. He continually surprises us. He speaks to us in a thousand ways. And sometimes, His gentle touches come like this. I am so moved and so grateful for everything I’ve experienced these past few days that I feel I lack the words. I can only give thanks! Thank you, Lord, because once again You have reminded me that You are in everything and that You care even about the smallest details of our story. THANK YOU, Roscón, for being an instrument of this wonder @samyspain.”

Important anniversary in the life of Bishop~Venerable~soon to be beatified~Fulton J. Sheen!