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St. Augustine: Pentecost reverses chaos of Babel, unites Church under the Holy Spirit

On the solemnity of Pentecost, St. Augustine reminds us to reflect on the the necessity of a globally unified Church, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

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.

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.

Washington sues hospitals over treatment of pregnant, nursing employees

A Washington suit over hospital treatment of employees, a Pennsylvania appeal against abortion funding, and a Maine senator's absence from abortion-related meetings in this week's pro-life roundup.

Washington state settles foster care suit, stops imposing gender ideology on Christians

State officials also agreed to pay $250,000 in attorneys’ fees to the Christian couple who brought the lawsuit.

Eucharistic pilgrimage set to kick off in St. Augustine, Florida

The 2026 Eucharistic pilgrimage will launch in St. Augustine, Florida, where the first recorded Catholic Mass within the future continental United States was celebrated.

U.S. bishops urge Congress to boost housing funds as homelessness surges

“Current federal investments in housing programs do not meet the great need we see in our country,” said a joint letter by the bishops and leaders of two Catholic charitable groups.

Bishop Barron speaks on U.S. religious roots ahead of nation’s 250th anniversary

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

Catholic Charities USA brings traveling exhibit to U.S. Capitol on annual lobbying day

Twenty-one diocesan officials lobbied Congress on housing, food insecurities, and other poverty-related issues.