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Leo XIV at Pentecost: The Spirit overcomes war with the omnipotence of love
8+ hour, 6+ min ago (1699+ words) May 24, 2026 Antonio Tarallo News Briefs 0 Print The pontiff prayed that the Holy Spirit would save humanity from war, misery, and sin. VATICAN CITY " Pope Leo XIV marked Pentecost Sunday with a plea for peace, praying that the Holy Spirit would…...
Pentecost and the priesthood
11+ hour, 24+ min ago (650+ words) The work of absolution is central to the priesthood as those words are uttered in Baptism, Penance, and the Anointing of the Sick, paving the way for any other sacramental encounters that increase the divine life within. May 24, 2026 Peter M. J. Stravinskas…...
EWTN News explains: Why do popes issue papal documents and what are they?
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (1377+ words) May 24, 2026 Ishmael Adibuah News Briefs 0 Print Encyclicals, motu proprios, apostolic constitutions, and exhortations " here is a guide to some of the types of documents the pope uses to lead the Catholic Church. This week the Vatican announced the upcoming release…...
St. Augustine: Pentecost reverses chaos of Babel, unites Church under the Holy Spirit
10+ hour, 6+ min ago (931+ words) May 24, 2026 Tyler Arnold News Briefs 0 Print On the solemnity of Pentecost, St. Augustine reminds us to reflect on the the necessity of a globally unified Church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. On May 24, Catholics around the world celebrate…...
Pentecost, the Church, and the 120 in the Upper Room
16+ hour, 24+ min ago (785+ words) In the Upper Room, a new civic community was formed, called out to be members of a unique society known as the Church. May 24, 2026 Stephen K. Ray The Dispatch 0 Print Pentecost is affectionately referred to as the "birthday of the Church....
On the eternal allure of Rome
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (703+ words) Peter continues to strengthen his brethren through the Eternal City that, sanctified by his blood, beckons the faithful from across the world to imbibe apostolic fervor and life-giving charity. May 23, 2026 David G. Bonagura, Jr. The Dispatch 9 Print As Peter preached the…...
Sex and Catholic Social Teaching
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (583+ words) There is not a sliver of daylight between Catholic teachings on sexual relations and those about other social relations, that is, relations with persons outside the family. May 23, 2026 Helen M. Alvar" Essay, Features 0 Print As someone who has long labored in…...
Madrid archbishop says Catholics feel "incredible expectation" at pope"s upcoming trip to Spain
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (1015+ words) May 23, 2026 EWTN News Staff News Briefs 0 Print Archbishop Jos" Cobo Cano hopes Pope Leo XIV's visit will help Catholics "look up and take a step forward." Madrid Archbishop Cardinal Jos" Cobo Cano said that the imminent visit of Pope Leo…...
In Italian region marred by toxic waste, Pope Leo XIV praises "beauty no injustice can erase
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (1758+ words) May 23, 2026 Veronica Giacometti News Briefs 0 Print The Holy Father on May 23 met with Church leaders and local residents at Acerra in Italy's "Land of Fires." Pope Leo XIV greeted residents and civic leaders in the southern Italian town of Acerra…...
How Catholics can receive a plenary indulgence on Pentecost
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (560+ words) May 23, 2026 Francesca Pollio Fenton News Briefs 0 Print On the solemnity of Pentecost, which this year is celebrated on May 24, Catholics have the opportunity to gain a plenary indulgence. An indulgence can be received by praying or singing the hymn "Veni…...