Artus Wolffort (1581-1641), “The Ascension of Jesus Christ,” ca. 1617, St. Paul’s Church, Antwerp, Belgium Far from being a moment of loss, the Ascension opens up a joyful reality: Christ is closer than ever, not… Jesus Ascended to the Father — So He Could Be Closer to You

Domingos Sequeira, “The Ascension,” ca. 1829 St. Augustine calls this life the ‘Before Easter’ season — a time of labor, suffering and praise — preparing us for the eternal ‘After Easter’ joy of heaven.

ROME – Pope Leo XIV Wednesday appealed for an end to hostilities in both Ukraine and Gaza, asking for dialogue, the cessation of violence, the freedom of Israeli hostages and for humanitarian law to be… Pope issues appeal for peace in Ukraine, Gaza amid fresh violence

Victoria Isabel Cardiel/EWTN NewsEdinson Delgado worked closely with then-Bishop Robert Francis Prevost. Delgado didn’t hesitate to pack his bags and travel to Rome to attend the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate celebrated in… Pope Leo to ‘Promote the Fundamental Role of the Family,’ Former Diocesan Colleague Says

Fra Angelico, “The Annunciation,” ca. 1438-1450, Museo Nazionale di San Marco, Florence, Italy COMMENTARY: If we are not self-made, then life is not a struggle for dominance, but an invitation to gratitude, communion, and hope.

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – Catholic bishops in Ghana have again raised alarm over the scale of illegal mining in the country, saying that what should have been a national blessing has turned out to be a… Ghana bishops raise the alarm over illegal mining

Pope Leo XIV speaks in front of the famous icon at the Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano, Italy, on Saturday, May 10, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media Vatican City, May 28,… A practical guide to obtaining an apostolic blessing from Pope Leo XIV

ROME – As with any new papacy, a quick look at their first appointments and audiences inside the system offers at least a small insight into what is first and foremost on their minds in… Pope meets cardinal sentenced for financial crimes, banned from conclave

Jesus exposed in the Blessed Sacrament. / Credit: Comunidade Javé Nissi via Pexels Manila, Philippines, May 27, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). As the National Eucharistic Revival comes to an end in the United States… In the Philippines, empty chapels spark call for Eucharistic renewal

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – A leading Nigerian priest has warned that if the military fails to stem the continued killing of Christians, an armed response might become imperative. At least 50 people were murdered in Aondona,… Murders in central Nigeria highlights ongoing attacks on Christians