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Pope Leo sends a message to participants in a Mass marking the 60th anniversary of the Neocatechumenal Way in Madrid. The Pope praises its missionary commitment and encouraged its members to continue serving the Church’s evangelising mission, while Church leaders reflected on the movement’s growth from the shantytowns of Madrid to a presence in 138 countries worldwide. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-05/pope-says-mission-is-church-task-60-years-of-neocatechumenal-way.html

Pope Leo renews his appeal for peace, praying that God guide world leaders towards a just and lasting peace, while also encouraging a culture of care for the ill and greeting pilgrims gathered at Poland’s Marian shrine of Piekary. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-may-god-guide-world-leaders-towards-a-just-peace.html

On the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Pope Leo reminds the pilgrims gathered for the Angelus prayer that the life of the Triune God “gives peace to our heart, which is often very restless.” Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-at-angelus-we-find-our-home-in-the-trinity.html

Meeting with the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation, Pope Leo XIV highlights the importance of the Church’s Social Doctrine in a divided world, saying freedom must be lived as self-giving and dialogue grounded in truth. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-leo-xiv-audience-centesimus-annus-foundation.html

As the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “The Light we resist, the Love we seek”. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-05/gospel-reflection-solemnity-most-holy-trinity.html

At the heart of Cardinal Parolin’s address at a Vatican conference on mental health, digital technologies and education, is the belief that society offers young people every means but no purpose. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-05/cardinal-parolin-conference-mental-health-young-people-vatican.html

An Armenian music concert takes place at the Vatican to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Armenian section of Vatican Radio-Vatican News. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-05/armenia-vatican-radio-anniversary-95-years-and-60-years-concert.html

In an interview with Vatican News, Archbishop Ronald Hicks of New York calls Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical 'Magnifica humanitas' essential for generations to come and insists that Pope Leo is raising the right issues, especially on the transforming nature of work, as young people of his Archdiocese ask: 'Am I studying for a career that won't exist in 10 years?' Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/archbishop-new-york-magnifica-humanitas-encyclical-interview.html

In an interview with Vatican News, the Archbishop of Chicago, Cardinal Blase Cupich, says Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical 'Magnifica humanitas' recognizes that "new technology has the potential to overtake our capacity to control it, and the Pope is giving us a wake-up call to seize this moment with urgency." Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/cardinal-blase-cupich-interview-magnifica-humanitas-encyclical.html

Pope Leo XIV encourages the Dicastery for Evangelization to assist Catholic communities throughout the world in their efforts to respond to the crisis of spiritual poverty among young people. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-leo-xiv-audience-plenary-dicastery-evangelization.html

Ahead of Pope Leo XIV's Apostolic Journey to Spain in June, Pope Leo XIV receives the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, in the Vatican. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-leo-xiv-receives-prime-minister-of-spain.html

During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace following the latest Russian attacks on Ukraine, stressing that war does not solve problems; it worsens them, for “wherever missiles and drones fall, hopes also collapse; homes and places of worship are destroyed, and innocent lives are shattered.” Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-leo-xiv-appeals-general-audience-ukraine-war-russia-lebanon.html

During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on Vatican II's 1963 Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, and emphasizes the importance of liturgical progress that also preserves sound tradition. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-leo-xiv-general-audience-liturgy-tradition-progress-renewal.html

Nigerian Catholic priest Fr. Oliver Ikenna Nwagbara, a member of the Congregation of Christ the Emmanuel (CCE) and Assistant Pastor at Good Shepherd Parish in the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth, Canada, is often called the "Digital Pastor." He shares his insights on Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/africa/news/2026-05/what-is-magnifica-humanitas-and-why-should-you-care.html

The only humanitarian corridor currently open to Ukrainian citizens is the Mokrany–Domanove border crossing, where Caritas Ukraine and other organisations have assisted more than 2,500 displaced people over the past year. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-05/ukraine-caritas-supports-displaced-people-at-the-belarus-border.html

Fr. Brendan McGuire, a former engineer and now parish priest in California’s Silicon Valley, says Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical ‘Magnifica humanitas’ gives a new impetus to the Church’s engagement with those on the cutting edge of technology. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-05/magnifica-humanitas-pope-leo-silicon-valley-priest-mcguire.html

Sister Maria Atília Collet has found in the saint of impossible causes a guiding light for her own life and that of thousands of pilgrims. Before arriving in Roccaporena, the Italian town where Saint Rita was born in 1381, her religious mission took her from inland Brazil to Italy, Portugal, Spain and Mozambique. She spent over 15 years in the African country, where she deepened the human and spiritual experience that today guides her in welcoming pilgrims. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-05/sisters-project-181-brazilian-nun-mission-italy-saint-rita.html

Pope Leo XIV warns that Europe’s demographic decline threatens intergenerational solidarity and the future of society, calling for renewed support for families and human dignity. Addressing European lawmakers, he says only a “fresh springtide for the family” can overcome the continent’s growing social and cultural sterility. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-leo-european-parliament-demography-intergroup-audience.html

After presenting his credentials to President Ibrahim Traoré on 5 December 2025, Archbishop Éric Soviguidi, Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso and Niger, has been meeting local authorities. Last week, he was received by the Moogho Naaba. the traditional monarch of the Mossi people in Burkina Faso. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/africa/news/2026-05/burkina-faso-archbishop-soviguidi-pays-courtesy-calls-on-tradit.html

Pentecost is one of the most significant celebrations in the Catholic liturgical calendar. It marks the day the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles and the Virgin Mary, transforming them from a frightened group of believers into bold witnesses for Christ. Often called the Birthday of the Church, Pentecost occurs 50 days after Easter, bringing the season of Easter to a close. The Biblical Event The story of Pentecost is found in the second chapter of the Acts of the Apostles. While the disciples were gathered in the Upper Room, a noise like a strong driving wind filled the house, and tongues of fire appeared and rested upon each of them. Filled with the Holy Spirit, they began to speak in different languages, allowing them to communicate the Gospel to the diverse crowd gathered in Jerusalem for the Jewish festival of Shavuot. St. Peter then stood up and gave a powerful sermon, resulting in the baptism of about 3,000 people. This moment marks the beginning of the Church's public ...

Following the Regina Caeli prayer, Pope Leo XIV entrusts Chinese Christians to the Virgin Mary, praying that they might be witnesses of “hope and peace.” The Pope’s thoughts also turn to those suffering from the conflict in the Holy Land. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-leo-regina-caeli-china-holy-land-mary-help-of-christians.html

At the Regina Caeli, the Pope urged everyone to invoke the Holy Spirit, who opens the doors to faith and encourages the Church to be “welcoming and hospitable to all.” And may the Holy Spirit help us overcome “resistance, selfishness, mistrust, and prejudice,” allowing fraternity to flourish. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-leo-prays-spirit-help-build-fraternal-world-peace-reigns.html

During his Mass for the Solemnity of Pentecost, Pope Leo XIV reflected on how the Holy Spirit continues to work wonders in our lives, saying that by enlightening minds and instilling new vitality in our hearts, the Paraclete “transfigures history, opening it to salvation, which is the gift that the Lord offers to everyone.” Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-leo-xiv-on-solemnity-pentecost-mass-homily-24-may-2026.html

During his pastoral visit to Acerra, Italy, Pope Leo XIV addressed mayors and local residents of the town in the 'Land of Fires,' urging everyone to join together to correct course, and saying the principal meaning of his presence there was 'to confirm and encourage that stirring of dignity and responsibility that every honest heart feels when life springs forth and is immediately threatened by death.' Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-leo-xiv-address-mayors-local-residents-acerra-land-of-fires.html

Pope Leo XIV, in the southern Italian town of Acerra, encourages the faithful to make room for a prayer that becomes service and for a faith that dares to touch the wounds of society. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-leo-pastoral-visit-acerra-italy-environment-corruption-yout.html

As the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Pentecost, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day's liturgical readings, reflecting on the theme, "Proof that God enjoys a challenge”. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-05/gospel-reflection-pentecost-sunday.html

Meeting with participants in a Vatican-hosted conference on artificial intelligence, Pope Leo XIV encourages efforts to educate people about AI while leading them to Christ and a “restored trust in technology.” Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-leo-xiv-audience-vatican-artificial-intelligence-conference.html

The Holy See highlights the urgent need to uphold international humanitarian law and protect civilians, noting increased attacks on religious sites and healthcare workers. Addressing the UN Security Council, it also raises ethical concerns over emerging wartime technologies and calls for peace built on dialogue. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-05/holy-see-un-observer-moral-protection-civilians-conflict.html

As the Oblates of Mary Immaculate celebrate the congregation’s 200th anniversary, 20 missionary Oblate Bishops from 12 countries gather in Rome to renew their call to serve as “Pilgrims of Hope in Communion.” Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-05/oblate-mary-immaculate-bishops-gather-rome-omi-jubilee.html

The diocese filed for bankruptcy in 2023 after nearly 150 sex abuse lawsuits were filed against it.

The former Campaign Life president worked tirelessly for the unborn for over half a century.

On May 20, the pope began a series of messages focused on “Sacrosanctum Concilium,” a constitution on the sacred liturgy and the first document promulgated by the Second Vatican Council.

Pro Orantibus Day, observed May 31 this year in Spain, highlights the contribution of the contemplative life to the Church and the world and why it is so needed in a fast-paced distracted society.

One hundred sixty thousand people have already registered for the vigil scheduled for June 6 and 250,000 for the Corpus Christi Mass and procession.

A Chicago-based Catholic and Christian advocacy group said it has struck a deal allowing “daily pastoral visits” to a federal immigration facility in Broadview, Illinois.

Fifty‑four people have died in ICE custody since the start of fiscal 2025.

The General Secretariat of the Synod publishes a document outlining stages, criteria, and tools to guide local Churches toward the Ecclesial Assembly set for October 2028. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-05/synod-on-synodality-the-path-towards-implementation.html

The bishops' conference is set to hold its 2026 Spring Plenary Assembly in Orlando on June 10–12.

Speaking to a group of young people soon to be confirmed, Pope Leo XIV encouraged perseverance in the faith and emphasized that faith is lived in community, not in isolation.

The vast majority of the settlement would come from insurance contributions, according to a filing from the archdiocese.

A Latin Patriarchate official said Israel declined to renew Father Louis Salman’s visa after Facebook posts were deemed “incitement,” forcing the Jordanian priest to leave his ministry near Bethlehem.

For three pilgrims from a small town in Queensland, Australia, meeting Pope Leo after the General Audience helped close the gap between their “geographically isolated” homeland and the heart of the Catholic Church. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-05/down-under-vatican-city-small-but-mighty-catholic-australia.html

The Islamic Center said it had lost "three pillars of our community," two men and a security guard, who "put themselves on the line for our [mosque] and our community."

Relatives and former novices gathered in northeast India to honor two priests and a brother killed by militants in 2001 — even as fresh ethnic violence roils the region.

The pope met with the chief bishop of the Armenian Apostolic Church of Cilicia headquartered in Lebanon, emphasizing his concern for that country and the role of ecumenism for Christian unity.

Two recent incidents brought attention to the desecration of Christian symbols in Lebanon — one involving an image of an Israeli soldier placing a cigarette in the mouth of a Virgin Mary statue.

Father Sergio Gutiérrez, known in the wrestling world as "Friar Storm," dedicated his life to helping the orphans he called his "cubs."

A priest offers guidelines on how to determine whom to vote for based on the principles found in Scripture and the social doctrine of the Church.

Declining wages among working-class men are not the main driver of marriage decline in America, the report said.

Bishop Ramón Castro expressed the Church's resolve to stand firm in its solidarity with victims of organized crime, decrying widespread extortion and corruption in Mexico.

The pope expressed his gratitude to the papal society founded in 1905, which raises funds to support and strengthen under-resourced mission dioceses throughout the United States.

Archbishop John Wester challenged the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration’s position that increased pit production complies with the 1970 Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

During their three-day meeting in Guam, the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences in Oceania focuses on modern slavery and migration, formation, pastoral care, globalization, and social injustices. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-05/federation-of-catholic-bishops-conferences-in-oceania-meets-guam.html

A new Office of National Drug Control Policy report emphasizes the important role of faith-based partnerships.

The office was dissolved in 2023 under former President Joe Biden’s administration.

In a press release obtained by ACI Africa, Uganda's President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni said the decision follows consultations with key stakeholders in the east African nation.

A fire at the Mother of Christ Specialist Hospital in the Diocese of Enugu broke out on May 12, causing vast damage — but a Marian statue was left untouched amid the flames.

Nine parishioners face conversion and attempted murder charges after forcing out intruders who stormed a village church during Mass in Rajasthan.

CatholicPOST seeks to restore Catholic social doctrine to its rightful place in intellectual life and academic discussion.

As the global Church marks Laudato Si' Week, a Caritas project in a remote corner of Bangladesh shows what the late Pope Francis' encyclical looks like on the ground.

“‘Fork in the Road’ invites families to see the world as a classroom and to recognize faith woven into every detail of the journey,” Jessica Rey, series creator, told EWTN.

The pope signed “Magnifica Humanitas” (“Magnificent Humanity”) on May 15, the 135th anniversary of the publication of the landmark social encyclical “Rerum Novarum.”

As one of the leading experts on Lefebvrism sees it, reconciliation is impossible as long as the Society of St. Pius X's rejection of certain parts of the Second Vatican Council persists.

A new film based on Jesus’ prayer in John 17:21 called "That They May Be One" will be in theaters May 19 and 20.

Many attendees said they felt white working-class Britons are being marginalized and Christian values eroded.

Catholic participants at the event included U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Bishop Robert Barron and actor Jonathan Roumie.

Kampala. The Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) has called on Catholics nationwide to observe the Solemnity of the Uganda Martyrs on June 3 through prayer services and Masses in their local parishes and dioceses, following the government’s decision to postpone the national celebrations at Namugongo due to Ebola-related concerns. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/africa/news/2026-05/uganda-episcopal-conference-calls-for-parish-based-martyrs-day.html

The pontiff marked World Communications Day by urging technology to remain centered on human dignity.

Founded amid hardship and change, the centennial of St. Mary Star of the Sea in Jackson, Michigan, brings together generations to honor a diverse parish that continues to thrive.

Building on last year’s turnout of over 10,000 people, the All Ireland Rosary Rally in Knock is running a two-week billboard campaign to attract even more participation for this year's event.

Pope Leo XIV approved the new body as the Vatican prepares for his first encyclical, expected to address artificial intelligence through the lens of Catholic social teaching.

Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Bishops of the United States will consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-05/usccb-bishops-consecrate-america-sacred-heart-jesus.html

Prosecutors had charged Joseph Manzi with the theft in October 2025.

On May 5, 21 men in formation for the priesthood at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and School of Theology in Cincinnati participated in the 28th annual Flying Pig Marathon.

Auxiliary Bishop Joshy George Pottackal, O.Carm., is the first bishop in a German diocese born outside Europe.

The visit will mark the pope's fifth international apostolic journey.

There is now an episcopal presence in Tarsus; dioceses in Ireland and Canada are celebrating ordinations; a Nigerian priest is freed, and more in this week’s roundup of world news.

Doctors at Texas Children’s Hospital allegedly continued to perform procedures on children despite a Texas law prohibiting them, with Governor Greg Abbott calling such interventions "child abuse."

Through a special program sponsored by the Diocese of Rome, Sapienza University and the Sant'Egidio Community, 72 young people from Gaza will be able to continue studies cut short by the war.

In his homily at a Mass that was part of an event organized by the Cuban Embassy to the Holy See, Cardinal Czerny said that any decisions and any aid to Cuba should be for the welfare of the people.

As anticipation builds for Pope Leo XIV's first papal encyclical, recent teachings reveal the contours of a Catholic approach to artificial intelligence.

As part of the Fourth National Rosary, Archbishop Francisco Múnera, president of Colombia's bishops' conference, renewed the country's consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Despite the failure to secure an agreement on Jimmy Lai’s freedom, his daughter, Claire Lai, said her family remains “so grateful to President Trump and his administration” for their support.

Tradition holds that after her mother’s death, St. Dymphna's father’s mental health declined dramatically, leading to her martyrdom.

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, on preserving the human person in the age of artificial intelligence, will be released on May 25. A presentation event with the Pope and various speakers is scheduled for the same day at the Vatican. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-leo-xiv-first-encyclical-magnifica-humanitas.html

With graduation season underway, here is a roundup of individuals who will receive honorary degrees from Catholic colleges at commencement ceremonies across the country.

The Vatican said on May 13 that the Society of St. Pius X's plan to consecrate new bishops without papal mandate will be a schismatic act resulting in excommunication.

Hope has been reborn in Matabele, in southern Zimbabwe, a windy and dry land which stands in silence and whose inhabitants had lost hope when the HIV and AIDS pandemic reached its peak in Africa. Sr. Ludbirga Schumacher’s heart was touched by their plight and founded the Sketimpilo Centre, with many other religious sisters following in her footsteps. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2026-05/sisters-project-zimbabwe-charity-support-medical-hiv-aids.html

Legal observers say the Polish government's administrative approach may exceed its authority under Article 18 of the constitution.

The prelates called on lawmakers to fulfill their constitutional duty after the House voted overwhelmingly to impeach Duterte a second time.

Today, on the 135th anniversary of the release of Rerum Novarum, EWTN News takes a look at the significance of this historic encyclical.

The pope addressed parliamentarians and representatives from across Europe, Central Asia and North America participating in a conference on illicit drugs hosted by the Italian Parliament.

The friendship between the Catholic and Coptic churches began over 50 years ago with the meeting of St. Pope Paul VI and Shenouda III.

EWTN launches a pray-along novena to the Holy Spirit beginning Friday, May 15 leading up to the Solemnity of Pentecost.

Capital punishment was "long considered an appropriate response" to serious crimes, but the Church now teaches that it is "inadmissible."

Canada's March for Life takes in place in May to mark the month in 1969 when the omnibus bill that decriminalized abortion in Canada was passed. This year’s march fell on the anniversary of the vote.

Despite the “uphill battle” families face, Hebda encourages them: “Dear families, please take heart. You are not alone. The Church journeys with you, the Church loves you, and the Church needs you!”

"There are conflicts and issues in the world that cannot be solved diplomatically, no matter how hard you try," Rubio said.

Mail-order abortions will continue in the U.S. after the nation's Supreme Court restored telehealth access to the abortion drug mifepristone.

Catholic Charities USA said the lack of federal data on the number of homeless people hampers its ability to assess needs and advocate for essential resources.

Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami said the U.S. aid offer would require the Cuban government to undergo regime change but “the government doesn't seem to be willing to do that yet.”

Church leaders in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu call the election of actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay a source of pride in a country where Christians face growing persecution.

As the Church celebrates the 60th World Day of Social Communications, Pope Leo XIV encourages Catholics to help direct technological innovation toward the truth of the human person. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-leo-xiv-appeal-60th-world-communications-day.html

Organizers of the Würzburg congress told EWTN News the group's guidelines contain 'no contradiction with the Catechism.'

At Europe’s largest university, the pontiff denounced a culture that reduces people to numbers.

According to Pew's research, 65% of Catholics reported they have a positive view of religion, 12% have a negative view, and 22% have a neutral or unclear view.

The celebration of the Ascension is an annual opportunity for us to focus on the implications Jesus’ return to the Father means for each of his followers.

The Holy Father's well-educated mom was a devout Catholic, librarian, and accomplished singer of sacred music. The home life she created helped inspire her son's vocation.

Father Noel Fitzpatrick was shot and killed along with four others including three youth in Belfast on July 9, 1972.

L’Œuvre d’Orient marks 170 years with an appeal for solidarity with Christians in the East and highlights three major challenges threatening the future of Christians there.

“Contrary to news reports, Pope Leo has not bestowed an exclusive special honor on the Iranian ambassador to the Holy See,” the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See said.

Diamantas was elevated after Commissioner Marty Makary resigned.

Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, who practiced as an obstetrician-gynecologist for more than 25 years, said he is naming the bill the “Bereaved Parents Rights Act.”

In his homily, the patriarch of Lisbon, Portugal, said the devotion must transform lives.

A new study emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive vision of mental health care that treats the whole person and includes spiritual support as well as medical and clinical.

The pope also accepted Wednesday the resignation of Bishop Frank J. Dewane, 76, who led the Diocese of Venice, Florida, since 2007.

The Ortega regime’s repression of the Catholic Church could not silence God's call to Cristhian Mendieta. Having fled Nicaragua as a seminarian, the young man was ordained to the priesthood in Miami.

The Diocese of Las Cruces has been named in a civil action seeking an eminent domain takeover of part of its land.

Greek Catholic faithful gathered in the birthplace of Blessed Vasiľ Hopko, a bishop imprisoned and tortured under communism in Czechoslovakia, to mark 50 years since his death.

At least six Christian sanitation workers have died in recent weeks cleaning sewers in Pakistan. Rights groups say minorities are systematically channeled into hazardous work.

Leo XIV dedicated his message on May 13 to "the Virgin Mary, model of the Church."

The bishop of Limón prayed for the new president at Mass, that she would have "wisdom in making decisions, prudence to listen, and clarity to act, always with the well-being of our people in mind."

Pope Leo XIV meets with employees and representatives of various Italian banks, and highlights the importance of keeping a human-centered approach, especially in an era of technological advancement and algorithmic systems. Read all   source https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2026-05/pope-leo-xiv-bankers-finances-people-charity-technology.html

Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández said Pope Leo XIV is praying for the leaders of the Society of St. Pius X to "reconsider the very grave decision they have made."

The first summit of its kind at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Kenya explored the theme of how digital innovation can serve humanity, especially the poor.

Beginning May 13, the feast of Our Lady of Fátima, a Filipino-American priest is inviting Catholics around the world to pray the mysteries of the rosary for 153 days "for the salvation of souls."

“We're in a battle today with the Chinese Communist Party and their authoritarian view," Former Ambassador for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback said at an event at the Hudson Institute.

Pro-life advocates said they hope President Donald Trump replaces Marty Makary with someone who will further regulate the abortion pill mifepristone.

The leadership of the Venezuelan Bishops' Conference updated Pope Leo XIV on the political situation in the country, noting that only limited progress has been made and the economy hasn't improved.

“It would mean so much to have our father back,” Claire Lai said ahead of the president's trip to China.

Cardinal Blase Cupich said Father Jose Molina was accused of "improper communications" and was barred from ministering in Chicago.