Catholic News Headlines for Thursday 5/7/26

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Pope Leo XIV met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican where they discussed politics, humanitarian issues, and the future of relations between the United States and the Holy See.

In Bushwick, Brooklyn, a mural depicting the first American pope and the Terminator is raising questions โ€“ and prompting reflection โ€“ on the state of environmentalism worldwide.

As Teacher Appreciation Week continues in the Diocese of Brooklyn, an educator was honored for their commitment to Catholic education.