Matthew Bunson

Today, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Joseph the Worker. St. Joseph has two feast days on the liturgical calendar. The first is March 19—Joseph, the Husband of Mary. The second is May 1—Joseph, the Worker. “Saint Joseph is a man of great spirit. He is great in faith, not because he speaks his own words, but above all because he listens to the words of the Living God. He listens in silence. And his heart ceaselessly perseveres in the readiness to accept the Truth contained in the word of the Living God,” Pope John Paul II had once said. There is very little about the life of Joseph in Scripture but still, we know that he was the chaste husband of Mary, the foster father of Jesus, a carpenter and a man who was not wealthy. We also know that he came from the royal lineage of King David. We can see from his actions in scripture that Joseph was a compassionate man, and obedient to the will of God. He also loved Mary and Jesus and wanted to protect and provide for them. Since Joseph does not appear in Jesus' public life, at his death, or resurrection, many historians believe Joseph had probably died before Jesus entered public ministry. Joseph is the patron of many things, including the universal Church, fathers, the dying and social justice. ewtn.com/programs/5403-…

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A joy to spend time with my friend Dr. Scott Hahn. Let us keep praying for our Holy Father.

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The official schedule of events for the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen has been announced by the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois. “I am filled with deep gratitude and great joy as we announce the schedule of events surrounding the long-awaited Mass of beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen," Bishop Louis Tylka of the Diocese of Peoria said in a press release. "This is a momentous occasion not only for our diocese but for the Church in the United States and throughout the world.” Events kick off on Sept. 20 with an anniversary Mass of Sheen’s ordination at the Cathedral of St. Mary in Peoria. From Sept. 23–24, events will be taking place in St. Louis. Vespers at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis will take place on Sept. 23 followed by the beatification Mass at The Dome at America’s Center on Sept. 24. Before the beatification Mass, the faithful will be able to take part in adoration and confession. After the Mass, a relic of Sheen will be available for veneration. More at: ewtnnews.com/world/us/offic… ✍️ Francesca Pollio Fenton

After 4 countries, 11 cities, and 10 days filled with faith, hope, and powerful encounters, Pope Leo XIV now heads back to Rome. Thank you, Africa, for opening the doors of your people’s hearts and revealing the beauty of the Catholic Church in your land. Safe travels, Holy Father.

When simulation becomes the norm, it weakens the human capacity for discernment. As a result, our social bonds close in upon themselves, forming self-referential circuits that no longer expose us to reality. We thus come to live within bubbles, impermeable to one another. Feeling threatened by anyone who is different, we grow unaccustomed to encounter and dialogue. In this way, polarization, conflict, fear and violence spread. What is at stake is not merely the risk of error, but a transformation in our very relationship with truth.

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At the Meeting for Peace with the Community of Bamenda, Pope Leo gives visible form to his message of reconciliation. From the front steps of Saint Joseph’s Cathedral, he releases white doves—a sign of hope for a region longing for unity and healing. “My dear brothers and sisters, today the Lord has chosen all of us to be the workers who bring peace to this land. Let us all say a prayer to the Lord that peace will truly reign among us. That as we release these white doves, symbol of peace, that God’s peace will be upon all of us, upon this land, and keep us all united in his peace. Praise the Lord!” And the crowd responds: “Alleluia!” Follow the Papal Trip at bit.ly/4tgCoIW

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‘Trump does not like to apologise for these types of statements.’ Vice President of EWTN, Matthew Bunson, discusses US President Donald Trump’s branding of Pope Leo XIV as ’weak’ in a public back-and-forth disagreement over the Iran war. ‘The two most influential Americans.’

UPDATE | This is the full and exact quote of Pope Leo, delivered in English to journalists aboard his flight to Algeria: "I have no fear of neither the Trump administration nor of speaking out loudly about the message of the Gospel. And that’s what I believe I am called to do and what the Church is called to do. We're not politicians. We're not looking to make foreign policy, as he calls it, with the same perspective that he might understand it. But I do believe that the message of the Gospel, “blessed are the peacemakers,” is a message that the world needs to hear today.”

After a six-year delay, the cause for the beatification of Fulton Sheen is once again moving forward! Dr. Matthew Bunson reflects on knowing Sheen as a child. Watch Women of Grace on @EWTN television, Monday–Friday at 1 PM ET! Catch the full episode at womenofgrace.com/tv/2777

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Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Vigil at St. Peter’s Basilica tonight. The basilica was filled to capacity for the beautiful liturgy—often called the mother of all liturgies—which lasted about three hours. Ten catechumens from different countries were welcomed into the Catholic Church, receiving the sacraments of initiation for the first time.

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We still have some seats available for our pilgrimage to Italy in October “In the Footsteps of the Popes.” @TeresaTomeo, @MattBunson, and I will be taking you to palaces and places of the popes throughout history. It’s a small group and it’ll be a great pilgrimage! ctscentral.net/travel-tours/l…

A significant day in the life of the Church as Pope Leo XIV makes three key appointments shaping the service of the Holy See. From diplomacy to governance to the daily life of the Apostolic Palace, these appointments reflect a renewed attention to service, unity, and the visible mission of the Successor of Peter. Please pray for Archbishop Rajič, Archbishop Rudelli, annd Archbishop Peña Parra as they take up these important responsibilities in service of the Holy Father and the universal Church. Discover more at ewtnvatican.com

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