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Class of 2026: Catholic Commencements Offer a More Demanding Call

Isabella Doer — 2026-05-22T13:58:53-05:00

Cardinal Timothy Dolan speaks to the Class of 2026 about gratitude at the May 16 commencement.

This year’s commencement addresses inspire new graduates to meet the needs of humanity with faith.

Malta Pro-Life Campaign Challenges 6 Parties On Abortion, Euthanasia

2026-05-22T12:39:51-05:00

An aerial view of Valletta shows the dome of the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the spire of St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, with Marsamxett Harbour and Sliema beyond.

A leading pro-life nongovernmental organization is asking Malta's six political parties to declare publicly — yes or no — whether they would back abortion or euthanasia laws ahead of the May 30 vote.

Bishop Barron Speaks On U.S. Religious Roots Ahead of Nation’s 250th Anniversary

2026-05-22T12:35:41-05:00

Bishop Robert Barron speaks with EWTN News’ Colm Flynn ahead of the May 17, 2026, White House event on “one nation under God” in Washington, D.C.

'There's no officially state-sanctioned religion, but that does not mean that religion has no role in public life,' Bishop Robert Barron said.

Father Robert Spitzer Previews Pope Leo’s AI Encyclical, Warns of Secular Chatbot Dangers

Alyssa Murphy — 2026-05-22T10:51:11-05:00

Megan Garcia, a young mother whose son committed suicide after consulting an AI chatbot, meets with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in November 2025.

Speaking on EWTN Radio, the veteran theologian outlines four key areas the Vatican will likely address — from white-collar job loss to the ethical crisis of AI ‘suicide counselors.’

Learn to Love Mother Mary With New Booklet on Consecrating Families to the Immaculate Heart

Edward Pentin — 2026-05-22T05:11:31-05:00

John Paul II greets the faithful at a Mass for families at Jasne Blonie (Light Meadows) in Szczecin, Poland, on June 11, 1987, during his third pilgrimage to Poland. At the Mass, John Paul II crowned a statue of Our Lady of Fatima, a gift from the Marian movement from the U.S. and France.

‘Being consecrated to Our Lady, we will ... have an inner joy and peace, a peace that the world cannot give because if Mary is living in our hearts, Jesus will be there too.’

Reclaiming the Word ‘Homemaker’

Brianna Heldt — 2026-05-21T20:56:10-05:00

George Dunlop Leslie, “Alice in Wonderland,” ca. 1879, Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, Brighton, England

COMMENTARY: The language we use to describe marriage, motherhood and domestic life shapes not only how others see us, but how we understand the dignity and purpose of the home itself.

Pope Encourages Young Man Fearful of the Future: ‘The Love of Jesus Will Always Accompany You’

2026-05-21T17:57:09-05:00

Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for the recitation of the Regina Caeli on May 10, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Replying to a letter from a young man about to start college, Pope Leo offers him reassurance, encouragement, and fatherly advice about life and his future hopes and dreams.

The Drama of Marriage: St. John Paul II’s Famous Play Takes Center Stage in Rome

Ishmael Adibuah — 2026-05-21T17:03:33-05:00

The cast performs ‘The Jeweler’s Shop’ at the Angelicum in Rome on May 18, 2026.

To mark the 106th anniversary of Karol Wojtyła’s birth, students at the Angelicum staged ‘The Jeweler’s Shop,’ celebrating his vision of human love.

Connecting the Dots From ‘Rerum Novarum’ to ‘Magnifica Humanitas’

Andrea Gagliarducci — 2026-05-21T17:01:20-05:00

L to R: D. Napier & Son Ltd, ‘Aero Engine in the Making,’ England, circa 1918, to 21st-century robots

ANALYSIS: There have been seven phases of development over the past 135 since Pope Leo III issued his groundbreaking document.

Seton Hall University Could Be Forced to Release Report On Handling of Sex Abuse Allegations

2026-05-21T16:27:30-05:00

Grass grows at the entrance to Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, July 26, 2025

The school argued its report was protected by attorney-client privilege.

Courage, The Apostolate That I Know Well

Ann Schneible — 2026-05-21T14:09:20-05:00

Courage International has a private meeting with Pope Leo XIV on Feb. 6, 2026.

COMMENTARY: The synod working group’s document on homosexuality has broader implications for Courage International.

Religious Expression in Public Life on the Rise

Andrea Picciotti-Bayer — 2026-05-21T13:41:10-05:00

Shaheen Gray, of Houston, TX, prays during Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee Of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving on the National Mall on May 17, 2026 in Washington, DC. We're 'calling heaven down and dedicating this nation to God,' she said.

COMMENTARY: The reengagement of religious Americans deserves more serious attention than it often receives.

Vatican Warns That AI ‘Deepfakes’ Threaten the Human Experience

2026-05-21T13:03:10-05:00

A banner for the conference “Preserving Human Voices and Faces” at the Pontifical Urban University on May 21, 2026, in Rome.

A top Vatican official warned of the dangers of AI at a conference ahead of the pope’s upcoming encyclical.

Pakistani Bishops Invite Pope Leo XIV to Visit, Citing Minority Concerns

2026-05-21T12:59:00-05:00

Pope Leo XIV listens as bishops of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Pakistan present their report during the “ad limina” audience at the Vatican on May 15, 2026.

Bishop Samson Shukardin extended the invitation during a papal audience as Christian activists urged Vatican attention to blasphemy cases and forced conversions.

Pope Leo XIV Says Lay Movements Must Serve Communion, Not Power

2026-05-21T11:52:30-05:00

Pope Leo XIV, seen here with Cardinal Kevin Farrell, prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life, addresses leaders of ecclesial movements and lay associations at the Vatican on May 21, 2026.

The pontiff said authority in the Church is a gift of the Holy Spirit that requires listening, free elections, and fidelity to the whole Church.

Brussels Bans AI ‘Nudifier’ Apps Days Before Pope Leo’s AI Encyclical

2026-05-21T11:27:20-05:00

A smartphone displays a warning flagging a sexually explicit deepfake image.

The provisional agreement bans AI tools used to create nonconsensual intimate imagery and abuse material, drawing immediate welcome from European bishops and ethicists.

Christ’s Baptism Site Must Remain Living Place of Encounter With God, Cardinal Pizzaballa Says

2026-05-21T11:15:20-05:00

The back of the Latin church dedicated to the baptism of Jesus, a few meters from the Jordan River in the locality known as “Bethany Beyond the Jordan.” Construction of the church began 17 years ago, with the laying of the foundation stone blessed by Pope Benedict XVI, when he came as a pilgrim to the Holy Land.

As Jordan launches preparations for the 2030 Jubilee of Christ's baptism, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa calls for spiritual renewal.

Pope Leo XIV: Nations Must Put Common Good Ahead of Particular Interests

2026-05-21T11:04:50-05:00

Pope Leo XIV addresses the ambassadors of Sierra Leone, Bangladesh, Yemen, Rwanda, Namibia, Mauritius, Chad, and Sri Lanka at the presentation of their credentials in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican on May 21, 2026.

Though diplomacy and dialogue are essential for positive international relations, they must be accompanied by 'a deeper conversion of heart,' the Pope said.

DR Congo Diocese Issues Ebola Prevention Measures After Health Emergency Declaration

2026-05-21T08:17:00-05:00

The Catholic Diocese of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo has issued preventive measures to parish and religious communities following the declaration of an Ebola virus hemorrhagic fever outbreak as a “health emergency.”

Bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele had directed that all Catholic communities in the diocese observe strict preventive measures aimed at limiting the spread of the deadly virus.

Catholic Charities of Baltimore Opens $35M Center to Offer Community Services for All Ages

2026-05-21T07:32:31-05:00

Catholic Charities of Baltimore’s Carolynn E. Fugett Intergenerational Center.

Before opening the new facility, Catholic Charities collaborated with neighbors and community leaders to understand what they wanted and needed.