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Philippine bishop-designate withdraws from post (EWTN News)
Posted on 05/8/2026 05:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
On March 25, Pope Leo XIV appointed Father Gerardo Saco, Jr., administrator of the Diocese of Tagbilaran, as diocesan bishop. In withdrawing from accepting the appointment, Father Saco said that his decision “comes from a deep awareness of my own human limitations and inadequacies.”
Cardinal Marx meets with Pope; Cardinal Parolin says sanctions against German bishops premature (CWN)
Posted on 05/8/2026 04:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
Pope Leo XIV received Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising, Germany, on May 7, amid public disagreement between the Vatican and the cardinal over the blessings of same-sex couples and couples who have remarried outside the Church.
Pontiff to visit France (Conférence des évêques de France)
Posted on 05/8/2026 04:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline of Marseille, the president of the episcopal conference, said on May 6 that “I have held several working sessions with the Pope—including one just last week—during which we drafted a preliminary itinerary. His visit would provide an opportunity to share with the Pope the current life of our Church in France and to draw encouragement from his words.”
The trip could take place in late September and include visits to Paris and Lourdes, according to the episcopal conference.
Israeli man indicted in attack on nun in Jerusalem's Old City (Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Posted on 05/8/2026 04:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
“Cases of Jews harassing Christians have risen sharply in recent years,” the Jewish Telegraphic Agency reported. “Last month, the IDF [Israel Defense Forces] punished a soldier who was filmed bludgeoning a statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon. This week, the IDF also announced that it would discipline a different soldier who was seen placing a cigarette into the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in a photo posted on social media.”
Poland's PM, Pontiff discuss peace (CWN)
Posted on 05/8/2026 03:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
Prime Minister Donald Tusk of Poland met with Pope Leo XIV and discussed “responsibility, peace, and a world that today, more than ever, needs solidarity,” according to a social media post from the prime minister.
May. 8 Friday of the Fifth Week of Easter, Weekday
Posted on 05/8/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)
US Bishops Recount Year Since Pope Leo XIV’s Election
Posted on 05/7/2026 23:50 PM (The Daily Register)
‘Families Fight, but Family Is Forever’: Pope Leo’s Brother Says the Brothers Limit Political Talk
Posted on 05/7/2026 23:31 PM (The Daily Register)
Young Catholic Women Bring Faith Into Daily Life Online
Posted on 05/7/2026 20:35 PM (The Daily Register)
New Life, Old Spaces: ‘Petrine Properties’ Turns Unused Buildings into Communities
Posted on 05/7/2026 20:11 PM (The Daily Register)