Tens of thousands of faithful gather in Saint Louis for the beatification Mass of American televangelist, Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Mark Irons travels to Missouri to speak with pilgrims who traveled far and wide for this historic moment for the U.S. Catholic Church. EWTN News Editorial Director Dr. Matthew Bunson explains what comes next for Blessed Sheen’s path to canonization. Amid the debate over the benefits and dangers of rapidly developing AI, the Catholic Church is hoping to provide moral guidance and uplift human dignity. Bishop Oscar Cantú, chair of the USCCB’s new AI task force, and Cardinal Michael Czerny, president of the Vatican’s AI commission, discuss how the Church is advocating for a human-focused approach to AI. A new documentary shares the story of Father Stanley Rother, the first American-born priest and martyr to be beatified by the Catholic Church. Oklahoma City’s Archbishop Paul Coakley tells Francesca Fenton how Blessed Rother shaped his vocation as a priest and archbishop. An annual gathering in Arlington, Virginia equips young Catholics to answer God’s call for their lives; Roselle Reyes brings us to the Called Conference.

00:00 - Start
01:26 - 50,000+ Catholics Gather for Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s Beatification
09:40 - Blessed Fulton Sheen’s Road to Sainthood: What Comes Next?
17:17 - Catholic Leaders on AI Discuss Church’s Role in Tech Debate
31:53 - The Week in Review
40:03 - Oklahoma City Archbishop Discusses Blessed Stanley Rother, the Shepherd Who Didn’t Run
47:53 - Catholic Young Adults Find Community at Local Conference

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