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Pope Leo's private secretary discusses Pontiff's life of prayer (ACI Prensa )
Posted on 05/21/2026 05:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
“From the very start of the day, he has his fixed times for prayer, including holy Mass and the recitation of the Liturgy of the Hours; we also pray the Rosary,” said Father Edgard Rimaycuna, who described Pope Leo as “a man who seeks to build bridges, seeks dialogue, and always avoids confrontation.”
Throughout the day, the Pontiff “seeks contact with God through silence and through prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel,” the Peruvian priest added.
Strive for communion as you govern, Pope tells leaders of lay movements (CWN)
Posted on 05/21/2026 05:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
Pope Leo XIV today called upon the lay leaders of international associations of the faithful, ecclesial movements, and new communities to work to foster communion as they govern.
Synod releases 18-page document on 2027-2028 Synod events (General Secretariat of the Synod)
Posted on 05/21/2026 05:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
As part of the implementation phase of the 2021-2024 synod on synodality, there will be diocesan assemblies in the first half of 2027, assemblies of episcopal conferences in the latter half of 2027, continental assemblies in the first four months of 2028, and an ecclesial assembly at the Vatican in October 2028. The respective themes of these four stages are recollecting, interpreting, orienting, and celebrating.
The overarching question throughout the process is “In light of the journey undertaken after the conclusion of the 2021-2024 Synod, and with a view to offering its fruits as a gift to the other Churches and to the Holy Father: what concrete form of a missionary synodal Church and what new paths of synodality are emerging in your community?”
Italian bishops release revised investment guidelines (CWN)
Posted on 05/21/2026 04:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
The Italian Episcopal Conference released revised investment guidelines on May 19.
Pontiff receives 8 new ambassadors, exhorts them to seek the common good (CWN)
Posted on 05/21/2026 04:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
Pope Leo XIV today received new ambassadors to the Holy See from eight nations and encouraged them to seek the common good.
Vatican newspaper laments 'veil of silence' over Gaza (CWN)
Posted on 05/21/2026 04:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
The Vatican newspaper lamented what it characterized as the “veil of silence” over Gaza.
Attackers fire on German parish during Mass; 1 injured (CWN)
Posted on 05/21/2026 03:05 AM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
Unknown attackers fired on a German parish on May 17 while Sunday Mass was in session, the German Catholic news agency KNA reported.
May. 21 Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter; Opt. Mem. of St. Christopher Magallanes, Priest & Martyr, & His Companions, Martyrs, Opt. Mem.
Posted on 05/21/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)
What St. Francis Said True Joy Really Is
Posted on 05/20/2026 23:08 PM (The Daily Register)
Cardinal Fernández Shares More Details on Upcoming ‘Transmission of the Faith’ Document
Posted on 05/20/2026 22:05 PM (The Daily Register)