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Pope on Pentecost: The Paraclete enlightens minds and protects us

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.”

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Solemnity of Pentecost - Sunday, May 24th

Sunday, May 24, 2026 | Solemnity of Pentecost |  John 20:19–23 Friends, in today’s Gospel, on the evening after his resurrection, the Lord appears to his disciples and greets them, saying, “Peace be with you.” According...

How Catholics can receive a plenary indulgence on Pentecost

On the solemnity of Pentecost, which this year is celebrated on May 24, Catholics have the opportunity to gain a plenary indulgence.

Madrid archbishop says Catholics feel 'incredible expectation' at pope's upcoming trip to Spain

Archbishop José Cobo Cano hopes Pope Leo XIV's visit will help Catholics "look up and take a step forward."

In Italian region marred by toxic waste, Pope Leo XIV praises ‘beauty no injustice can erase’

The Holy Father on May 23 met with Church leaders and local residents at Acerra in Italy's "Land of Fires."

In Italy’s ‘Land of Fires,’ Pope Leo XIV laments ‘the cry of creation and the poor’

The Holy Father said Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si' is a framework for addressing the social and environmental crises of the region.

Highlights of Pope Leo’s visit to Acerra

The joy of the people of Acerra, in Italy's southern Campania region, for Pope Leo XIV's visit to their wounded land, was manifested throughout the morning as he met with clergy and residents who brought gifts, smiles and music wherever he went.

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Release dates for Mel Gibson’s ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ announced

Mel Gibson's "Resurrection of the Christ" will be released in two parts — Part 1 will be released on May 6, 2027, and Part 2 will be released on May 25, 2028.

Gaza's battle with rising infectious disease risks

Civilians in Gaza continue to face daily violence and the spread of infectious disease – all being made worse by blockages of essential medical supplies.

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Peru: Mass of Reparation for the victims of ‘Sodalitium’

A Mass of Reparation is celebrated in Peru for communities harmed by the now-suppressed “Sodalitium Christiane Vitae” as Church leaders renew calls for justice, healing, and accountability.

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