Why Catholics celebrate Mary as 'mother of the Church' the day after Pentecost

The Catholic Church celebrates the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church each year on the Monday after Pentecost. This year, it falls on May 25.

Catholics turn to May rosary to draw youth back to faith in Bangladesh

Youth commissions and parishes across this majority Muslim nation are leading hostel- and village-based rosary devotions throughout the traditional Marian month.

In Italian region marred by toxic waste, Pope Leo XIV praises 'beauty no injustice can erase'

The Holy Father on May 23 met with Church leaders and local residents at Acerra in Italy's "Land of Fires."

In Italy's 'Land of Fires,' Pope Leo XIV laments 'the cry of creation and the poor'

The Holy Father said Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si' is a framework for addressing the social and environmental crises of the region.

Release dates for Mel Gibson's 'Resurrection of the Christ' announced

Mel Gibson's "Resurrection of the Christ" will be released in two parts — Part 1 will be released on May 6, 2027, and Part 2 will be released on May 25, 2028.

Hundreds of Catholic leaders protest Israel death penalty law

Catholic leaders protest a new law in Israel expanding capital punishment for Palestinians, Bangladesh bans finding out the sex of babies in the womb, and more in this week's world news roundup.

How Catholics can receive a plenary indulgence on Pentecost

On the solemnity of Pentecost, which this year is celebrated on May 24, Catholics have the opportunity to gain a plenary indulgence.

Madrid archbishop says Catholics feel 'incredible expectation' at pope's upcoming trip to Spain

Archbishop José Cobo Cano hopes Pope Leo XIV's visit will help Catholics "look up and take a step forward."

French youth hikes up mountain with heavy cross on back, installs atop peak

In a feat of perseverance and strength, Maël Le Lagadec completed the arduous 14 hour climb to replace the cross that had been knocked down.

Pope to visit Italy's 'Land of Fires,' victims of Mafia's toxic waste dumping

Acerra and the surrounding territory has higher-than-average cancer rates, linked to the dumping, burning, and burying of toxic waste — the lucrative business of organized crime groups.