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Mother Cabrini: First U.S. citizen canonized a saint

Mother Cabrini, sent by Pope Leo XIII to the United States to aid Italian immigrants, was the first citizen to be canonized a saint. This OSV profile is part of a series on great American Catholics ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• With focus on Sacred Heart, bishops make moves to strengthen Church’s mission at spring assembly

  

  By PETER JESSERER SMITH, OSV News
  Published June 16, 2026

  At their spring assembly in Orlando, Florida, the U.S. bishops emphasized strengthening the Church’s mission and addressing challenges while keeping the Sacred Heart of Jesus as the key to personal and public transformation in focus.

• U.S. bishops formally consecrate nation to Sacred Heart of Jesus

  

  By JEAN GONZALEZ, OSV News
  Published June 11, 2026

  During a June 11 Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando, the U.S. bishops consecrated the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

• US dioceses see World Cup as opportunity for pastoral outreach, global encounter

  

  By JOHN KNEBELS, OSV News
  Published June 11, 2026

  Catholic leaders in World Cup host cities are preparing for the convergence of international visitors, local parish life and public witness.