The three-hour October 22 meeting offered the archbishop the opportunity to raise concerns with national leaders. The prayer was a chance to ask God’s help. The mixed response that followed has weighed heavily on him. Denver Archbishop James Golka prays over President Trump in the Oval Office, alongside other brother bishops. (Photo courtesy of the White House) Months ago, Denver Archbishop James Golka received a special invitation: to meet alongside other Catholic bishops w

(Video by Margo Martin, Special Assistant to the President and Communications Advisor, on X) Denver Archbishop James Golka and other brother bishops from around the United States met with President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, October 22. During the meeting, the bishops spoke with President Trump about religious freedom, school choice, family tax credits, religious visas and life, according to White House Faith Director Jenny Korn. At the

Archbishop James Golka and Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez encourage the faithful to join Catholics nationwide in nine days of prayer for candidates, voters and elected officials. Denver Archbishop James Golka prays in Christ the King Chapel at St. John Vianney Seminary in Denver. (Photo by André Escaleira, Jr./Denver Catholic) Denver Archbishop James Golka and Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodríguez are inviting the faithful to join their brother bishops and them in prayer leading

Final histological examinations and molecular biology tests on tissue removed during the Holy Father's surgery were completed. Pope Leo XIV waves from the popemobile upon arriving for his weekly General Audience in St. Peter's Square. (Photo by Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News) By Antonio Tarallo/EWTN News VATICAN CITY — The Vatican Press Office issued an important statement Wednesday evening on Pope Leo XIVʼs recovery following his Oct. 13 surgery, confirming that no further treatmen

(Photo courtesy of Becket) By Father James de Cendra, DCJM Principal St. Mary Catholic Virtue School, Littleton Should your Colorado tax dollars be used to discourage families from enrolling their children in Catholic schools? None but the most hostile opponents of the faith would say yes. Yet this is precisely the situation Lisa Sheley has seen — as a parent and enrollment administrator at St. Mary Catholic Virtue School in Littleton — since the state excluded Catholic s

(Photo courtesy of Becket) With just one month before the State of Colorado, local Catholic parents and the Archdiocese of Denver head to the United States Supreme Court, CBS News Colorado highlighted some of the families behind the case. Erika Nagle and Lisa and Dan Sheley, parents of students at St. Mary Catholic Virtue School in Littleton, recently sat down with CBS News Colorado to discuss St. Mary v. Roy, asking the United States Supreme Court to block Colorado's discrim

Candace Owens speaking with attendees at the 2022 AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0) According to the online Encyclopedia Britannica, Sir Moses Montefiore (1784-1885) was “an Italian-born businessman who was noted for his philanthropy and support of Jewish rights.” In the England to which he was brought as a child, he became an investor of such genius that he retired from the investmen

Archbishop James Golka calls on the faithful to pray for Pope Leo XIV following his lung cancer diagnosis and surgery. Read his full statement below. My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we hold Pope Leo XIV close in prayer following his lung cancer diagnosis and give thanks to God for his successful surgery. We entrust our Holy Father to Jesus, the Divine Physician, whose love sustains and heals us. I ask the faithful to please continue to pray for Pope Leo, especially at

The pope crosses himself at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (Photo: Daniel Ibañez/EWTN News) By Marco Mancini/EWTN News VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican announced Tuesday evening. “The Holy Father underwent thoracic surgery as scheduled. To ensure the radical removal of the tumor, the lower lobe of the r

In a new video for the centennial, Pope Leo reflects on his personal connection to World Mission Sunday, from his childhood in the United States to his years of missionary service in Peru. Ahead of the 100th World Mission Sunday on the weekend of October 17-18, Pope Leo XIV released a personal video message reflecting on the extraordinary day. 100 years ago, when World Mission Sunday began, there were about 9.6 million Catholics living in 296 mission jurisdictions. Today, tha

The pontiff says doctors detected the nodule at a very early stage and have recommended surgery, which is scheduled for the coming days. (Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer this Sunday from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace. Credit: Vatican Media). By Victoria Cardiel Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday that he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodule from one of his lungs that was recently detected during medical examinations. Speaking to the faithful gathered

Children with anomalies in a superstitious part of Ghana are usually cast aside or killed. She nourishes them with food, education, spiritual devotion and love. Sr. Stan Therese Mario Mumuni, founder of the Nazareth Home for God’s Children in Yendi, Ghana, has worked to save children's lives for nearly 20 years, with Archdiocesan support. (Photo provided) In a superstitious area of Northern Ghana in Africa, children who are deformed or developmentally disabled, twins or chi

The Global Rosary for Peace will take place Oct. 22, the feast of St. John Paul II. (Photo: Lightstock) By Francesca Pollio Fenton/EWTN News Catholics around the world are invited to join in prayer for the Global Rosary for Peace taking place on Oct. 22, the feast of St. John Paul II. The event is an international prayer initiative that aims to bring together families, parishes, schools, religious communities, and individuals from around the world in response to Pope Leo XIV’

After a devastating crash nearly ended Tom Schwein’s cycling ministry, he felt God calling him to keep going. Now Samaritan Cycling USA is embarking on a 3,000-mile ride to bring hope and help to people experiencing homelessness across the country. Tom Schwein (right) is preparing to Ride Across America with a team of 12, including Deacon Dan Cook (left). Their mission is to raise awareness and funds for homelessness nationwide. (Photo provided) Tom Schwein was mere feet fro

Coming from schools and parishes throughout Rome, the children will join the pontiff in the “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” campaign. Pope Leo XIV prays the rosary for peace during an evening prayer vigil in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican April 11, 2026. (Photo: CNS/Vatican Media) By Nicolás de Cárdenas/EWTN News Between 700 and 1,000 children will pray a rosary for peace with Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 1 at the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican Gardens, part of a prayer

Pope Leo XIV smiles as he greets visitors and pilgrims from the popemobile while riding around St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican before his weekly general audience April 1, 2026. (Photo: CNS/Lola Gomez) Letter of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States of America I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all Americans on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This semiquincentenni

Deacon Joshua Dalcher first encountered the legendary Catholic preacher when he was struggling with the Church. More than a decade later, he stood among the clergy as Sheen was declared blessed. Deacon Joshua Dalcher was among the thousands of clergy in attendance for Blessed Fulton Sheen's beatification in St. Louis, a full-circle, blessed moment for him and his family. (Photo provided) By Deacon Joshua Dalcher As the procession line for the Beatification Mass of Archbishop

U.S. bishops are arguing Catholic schools should be allowed to participate in Colorado’s preschool program without compromising their faith, and more in this week’s Catholic education news roundup. Students at St. Mary Catholic Virtue School in Littleton enter the church for Mass. (Photo: Becket) By Tyler Arnold/EWTN News The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of Catholic schools in Colorado that want to be included in the

Route 132 in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, Québec. (Photo: Bouchecl via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0) Route 132 along the north shore of Québec’s Gaspé Peninsula offers one of the most scenic vistas in North America. To one’s left, the extraordinary St. Lawrence River can create the illusion of driving along the seashore, for the width of the riverine estuary is such that the opposite shoreline, also in Québec, is often beyond the horizon. But does any seaside drive offer the Gasp

Father James Spahn, Archbishop Emeritus Samuel Aquila and Northern Colorado Catholics have helped build schools and support a mission community — while discovering how much their brothers and sisters in Tanzania have given them in return. (Left) Father James Spahn, pastor of St. John Paul II Parish in Thornton, and Archbishop Emeritus Samuel J. Aquila (right) smile with (center) Father Rafael Kabuche, parochial vicar, and students at the new boys' high school currently being