Pope Leo on Archbishop Sheen, Texas Priest Guilty of Sex Crimes, Faith and the FIFA World Cup, and More

Thanks for listening! Let us know what you think. God bless!Gina Christian of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for June 1, 2026. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.Read the stories in this episode:Pope Leo XIV on June 1 praised Venerable Fulton J. Sheen as "a light of faith, hope, and love" whose pioneering radio and television broadcasts brought the Gospel to millions of Americans, including the pope himself as a child. Several hundred people gathered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington May 30 to join Pope Leo XIV in a worldwide rosary for peace, seek Mary's intercession to bring peace to the hearts of people and peace to nations at war. A Catholic priest from Nigeria has been found guilty by a Texas court of sexually abusing several women under his spiritual care, a felony crime in that state.Pope Leo XIV's first stop in Spain June 6 at a Caritas center for persons experiencing homelessness will send a clear message about his priorities. Catholic dioceses across the United States are preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, viewing the global tournament as both a major pastoral opportunity and a unique moment of international encounter.