Lord’s Day Reflection: Promise of Eternal Glory in Jesus
As the Church marks the Seventh Sunday of Easter, Fr. Luke Gregory, OFM, reflects on the theme: “The Promise of Eternal Glory in Jesus.”
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‘Undivided Heart‘: Carmen Hernández on mission and virginity
Josefina Ramón Berna’s “Undivided Heart – Mission and Virginity in Carmen Hernández” is released in English and French. A release symbolically linked to May 8th, the day of the Supplication of Pompeii and the commemoration of the origins of the Neocatechumenal Way.
Pope commends Cardinal Tscherrig‘s witness of hope at Funeral Mass
At the funeral Mass for Cardinal Paul Emil Tscherrig in St Peter’s Basilica on Friday, 15 May 2026, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the late Cardinal’s decades of diplomatic and pastoral service to the Holy See and upholds his witness of Christian hope.
‘Preserving Human Voices and Faces’: International Conference on AI at Urbaniana University
The event, organised by the Dicastery for Communication in collaboration with the Dicastery for Culture and Education and the John XXIII Foundation, is set to take place on 21 May.
Pakistani bishops voice hope and concerns during ad limina visit
During their ad limina visit to the Vatican, Pakistan’s bishops shared the hopes and hardships of the Church in their country. Bishop Samson Shukardin speaks of challenges including discrimination, blasphemy accusations, and forced conversions, while expressing hope for equal rights and a stronger future for Christians in Pakistan.
Nuncio to Ukraine: Heavy attacks suggest there’s no intention to end the war
The Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine, Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, describes to Vatican media the particularly intense Russian raids on May 13–14, condemning the attacks on humanitarian workers and vehicles, which he said were “deliberately targeted so that the population does not receive aid.”
Gaza faces surge in rodent-borne disease
As Gaza struggles with destruction, displacement and collapsing sanitation systems after the peace agreement, doctors are warning of a growing public health emergency linked to a massive rodent infestation.
Chilean Bishops call for ‘a greater ethic of dialogue’ in midst of unrest
Over the last few months, Chile has been facing wildfires, clashes between police and student protesters, and changes in government. In response, the Permanent Committee of the Bishops’ Conference of Chile issue a statement calling for a new society built on hearts “formed in charity and solidarity.”
Pope to Tawadros II: In a world afflicted by conflict, Christians must witness unity
Pope Leo XIV spoke with Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II for the occasion of the Day of Coptic-Catholic Friendship and reaffirmed their shared responsibility to proclaim the Gospel and promote peace, and encouraged both Churches to continue their journey together toward full communion.
Nigeria: Wukari Diocese facing violence, devastation and humanitarian crisis calls for action
The Catholic Diocese of Wukari has expressed alarm amid a severe humanitarian crisis in southern Taraba State, Nigeria. Recent violence has claimed more than 100 lives, displaced over 98,000 residents, and destroyed 217 churches within the relatively new diocese. Church leaders report that the attacks, predominantly targeting Christian farming communities, persist despite repeated appeals for urgent government action. As insecurity worsens, the Diocese warns that entire communities are being era
