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St. Bernardine of Siena: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Posted on 05/20/2026 06:00 AM (Catholic Online > Saint of the Day)
What indigenous communities teach us about climate change
Posted on 05/20/2026 04:47 AM ()
From the Arctic to Tierra del Fuego, historian Bernardo Groschopp reflects on how climate change, shifting wildlife and political borders are reshaping Indigenous communities – and why their environmental knowledge matters.
Oceania's Bishops discuss modern slavery and migration at Guam meeting
Posted on 05/20/2026 04:02 AM ()
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.
Pope Leo prays for peace in Lebanon and Middle East
Posted on 05/20/2026 02:51 AM ()
As he greets Armenian Catholicos Aram I at the weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV invites everyone to pray for peace in Lebanon and the Middle East.
Pope at Audience: Liturgy sustains Church and expresses her faith
Posted on 05/20/2026 02:30 AM ()
During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on Vatican II's Dogmatic Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 'Sacrosanctum Concilium,' underscoring that "the liturgy sustains the faithful" and that every Eucharistic Celebration becomes "a true epiphany of the Church in prayer."
Archbishop Coakley Expresses Sorrow and Prayerful Solidarity With Muslim Community Following San Diego Islamic Center Shooting
Posted on 05/19/2026 08:30 AM (USCCB News Releases)
WASHINGTON – Following the shooting at the San Diego Islamic Center yesterday, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops expressed sorrow at the senseless violence and assured the Muslim community of prayerful solidarity.
Archbishop Coakley’s full statement follows:
“On behalf of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, I extend our profound sorrow and prayerful solidarity following the tragic shooting at the San Diego Islamic Center. We stand with Chief Imam Taha Hassane, the entire Muslim community, and all who mourn in the wake of this senseless violence, affirming our shared commitment to the dignity of every human life and the rejection of hatred in all its forms.
“In moments such as these, we are reminded of the call to be instruments of peace; as Pope Leo XIV has said, ‘Where violence wounds the human family, compassion and unity must be our steadfast reply.’ May God console the grieving, strengthen the injured, and guide us all toward greater understanding, justice, and peace.”
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South Sudanese bishop: All people can be ‘bridges of healing and peace'
Posted on 05/19/2026 06:35 AM ()
In an address to authorities, religious leaders, and all people, the Bishop of Tombura Yambio County in South Sudan, Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, calls on people of all backgrounds to "revive the culture of respectful conversation, reconciliation, and unity."
Cardinal Parolin urges Europe to renew its commitment to peace
Posted on 05/19/2026 06:34 AM ()
At a European Parliament awards ceremony, Cardinal Pietro Parolin conveyed Pope Leo XIV’s call for renewed efforts to safeguard peace amid rising global tensions.
St. Celestine: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Posted on 05/19/2026 06:00 AM (Catholic Online > Saint of the Day)
Uganda Episcopal Conference calls for parish-based Martyrs’ Day celebrations on 3 June 2026
Posted on 05/19/2026 04:11 AM ()
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.