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.

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

Springs of Love ministry founder Kimberly Henkel (right) speaks with “EWTN Pro-life Weekly” host Abi Galvan on May 28, 2025. / Credit: “EWTN Pro-life Weekly” Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 29, 2025 / 07:00 am (CNA).… Foster care ministry leader calls on Catholics to open their homes to foster children

The Sisters of Bon Secours along with seven local Catholic congregations are launching a citywide advertisement campaign against gun violence in Baltimore. The ad features the message “Put the Guns Down, Let Peace Begin with… ‘Put the Guns Down’: Catholic sisters launch campaign to curb gun violence

Pope St. Paul VI with his coat of arms SAINTS & ART: May 29 marks more than a liturgical footnote: It’s the day a young priest named Montini began the journey to becoming St. Paul… Why the Church Marks St. Paul VI’s Ordination Day as a Feast Day

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

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.

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

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

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