The phenomenon was first noticed on April 18.

The President of France awards Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa the title of “Knight of the Legion of Honor”

Pizzaballa therefore used his visit to issue an appeal that was both practical and pastoral. Expressions of solidarity, he argued, are valuable but insufficient on their own. What is needed are concrete initiatives capable of helping families remain in their homeland: jobs, educational opportunities, economic development, and long-term stability for younger generations

The United States “consecrates” itself to the Sacred Heart despite opposition or indifference from 17 of the country’s bishops

Whether described as a consecration, an entrustment, or an act of dedication, the message emerging from Orlando was clear: the bishops hope that the future of the United States will be shaped not only by its founding ideals, but also by a renewed encounter with the love symbolized by the Heart of Christ