The beatification of Archbishop Sheen is an event of particular significance for the Catholic Church in the United States. It is a moment to give thanks for the holiness of an extraordinary American bishop, priest, teacher and missionary, but also an invitation to rediscover his remarkable contribution to the evangelization of the modern world.

Pope Leo XIV turned a young 71 years of age on Sept. 14. On this happy occasion, he went to visit the Apostolic Vatican Library for the first time. During his visit, he addressed the staff of the library with words of gratitude and support for their service, as well as with words of high regard for the library.

In his address to the staff of the Apostolic Library, Pope Leo made excellent points in regard to the value of what a library is all about.

PALM Beach Gardens, Fla. – The Diocese of Palm Beach is inviting Catholics and all people of goodwill to join in a variety of Respect Life events beginning today as the Church renews its commitment to defending the dignity of every human life from conception to natural death.

"Every human life is a sacred gift from God," said Bishop Manuel Rodríguez. "Through prayer, education, advocacy, and compassionate outreach, we are called to build a culture that recognizes the dignity and worth of every person. These Respect Life events provide an opportunity for our diocesan family to come together in faith and witness to the Gospel of Life."

St. Sebastian parishioner Bruce Verdrager shares how, as a young Jewish man facing military service during the Vietnam War, he received personal blessings from Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen—an encounter he has treasured throughout his life.

To mark the 25th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, Knights of Columbus from Council 12322 and others led a patriotic rosary Sept. 11 following morning Mass at St. Andrew Church in Stuart.

The annual Blue Mass for people working in public safety is planned for 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, with Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez and Bishop Emeritus Gerald M. Barbarito celebrating, at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N. Military Trail in Palm Beach Gardens. The liturgy, which is open to the public, marks the feast of the archangels, Michael, Raphael and Gabriel, who are known as God’s protector, healer and messenger, respectively. St. Michael is the patron saint of police officers and military personnel.