September 14, 2026

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

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The triumph of the cross: Why the cross is salvific

On Sept. 14, the Church celebrates the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. While we are familiar with the idea that the cross saves, perhaps we are unfamiliar with how the cross accomplishes...

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Sept. 13, 2026

Full text of Pope Leo's Sunday Angelus address given Sept. 13, 2026....

Pope Leo commemorates 9/11, praying for all who ‘bear wounds of that tragic day’

Pope Leo XIV commemorated the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, in his Sunday Angelus address Sept. 13, praying for "those who continue to bear the wounds of that tragic day."...

9/11 Mass at the national shrine in DC calls on Catholics to be agents of reconciliation

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services offers a Mass in the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks...

Judge shields more Catholic health providers as Illinois assisted suicide law takes effect

A federal judge on Sept. 11 temporarily blocked Illinois from enforcing the state?s physician-assisted suicide law, which permits physicians to aid terminally ill adults in dying by suicide, against Catholic entities that challenged it in...

Ensuring ballot access for eligible voters part of faithful citizenship, Catholic leaders say

Participation in elections is a key component of faithful citizenship for U.S. Catholics, as is advocating for free and fair elections, Catholic leaders said Sept. 11....

Extension’s Lumen Christi Award winner to be chosen from 8 finalists and announced in fall

This year's eight finalists were chosen from among 46 nominees submitted by bishops from Extension dioceses, recognizing the incredible work of people and institutions from their regions....

Bishop Barron’s new film explores beauty of France’s gothic cathedrals ahead of pope’s visit

A new documentary from Bishop Robert E. Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, promises to take viewers on a journey through the gothic cathedrals of France....

Pope aims to help Europe find ‘new momentum’ with France trip, says postulator of Schuman cause

Pope Leo aims to help Europe find "new momentum" with France trip, says postulator of Schuman cause....

Msgr. Roger Landry takes leave from Pontifical Missions Societies amid misconduct investigation

Msgr. Roger J. Landry has taken a temporary leave from his position as director of The Pontifical Mission Societies USA, following allegations he violated priestly conduct codes for two dioceses with which he is affiliated....

At vigil Mass on eve of 9/11, New York archbishop emphasizes healing, peace

Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks of New York celebrates a vigil memorial Mass Sept. 10 at St. Patrick's Cathedral to honor memory of hundreds of victims of 9/11 terrorist attacks that 25 years ago brought down...

Victim 0001: Friends recall Father Mychal Judge’s 9/11 loss and legacy

Since he lost his life, New York City Fire Department Chaplain Father Mychal Judge has been hailed as a hero, suggested for sainthood, and praised as a selfless friend not only to first responders, but...