Pope Leo Concludes Spain Apostolic Visit, U.S. Consecrated to the Sacred Heart

Thanks for listening! Let us know what you think. God bless!Maggie Murray of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for June 12, 2026. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.Read the stories in this episode:Pope Leo XIV concluded his visit to Tenerife by urging Christians to embrace migrants with hospitality, saying those who serve the vulnerable are themselves evangelized through encounters with Christ.Speaking at a migrant reception center in Tenerife, Pope Leo delivered a forceful condemnation of human traffickers, warning them to repent for exploiting vulnerable people or face divine justice.The U.S. bishops' spring plenary meeting culminated in the consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, approval of updates to child protection policies, and discussions on prison ministry, synodality, and preparations for the 500th anniversary of Our Lady of Guadalupe.At the consecration Mass in Orlando, Archbishop William Lori said devotion to the Sacred Heart can heal divisions, transform hardened hearts, and renew both the Church and the nation through holiness.President Donald Trump praised the bishops’ consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart, calling it a powerful reminder that America has long been guided by faith and the loving hand of God.