We ask Catholic leaders: What's your hope for America at 250?

Published on July 2, 2026

Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States, editors and writers at the National Catholic Reporter and Global Sisters Report asked a range of Catholic leaders for brief responses (100 words or fewer) to one question: "What is your hope for America at 250?"

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