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10-Day Devotion to the Holy Spirit

In 2026, Pentecost will be celebrated on Sunday, 24 May. The 10-day devotion to the Holy Spirit is a long-standing custom in the Church to prepare for this feast, fifty days after Easter.

The Carabao Festival of Pulilan, Bulacan

A young writer in the Philippines describes the summer festival in his hometown and realizes its deep meaning.

Pedro Ballester’s Canonisation Cause Opens

Pedro died in Manchester in 2018 at the age of 21, after three years living with an aggressive cancer. He was an engineering student, and his cause for canonisation has just been opened. His birthday is 22nd May.

Press Room

Homily of the Prelate on the feast of Blessed Alvaro del Portillo

Msgr. Fernando Ocáriz, in the 12 May 2026 Mass celebrated in the Basilica of Saint Eugene (Rome).

“Do I feel that I am a living part of the Church?”

In his 13 May general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Lumen gentium” and the Virgin Mary as model of the Church.

Ed Dillett: Plumber

Ed Dillett was a plumber and the third married member of Opus Dei in the United States.

Saint Josemaria and Our Lady of Fatima

Saint Josemaria is the first pilgrim to Fatima raised to the altars. The story of Fatima as it impacted his life, and also the life of Saint John Paul II.

Three Children and a Cure, Against All Odds

On the feast day of Blessed Álvaro on 12 May, we share this account of grace that a married couple attributes to his intercession after years of struggle and suffering. Their story is a testimony of trust, faith, and gratitude.

Favors

The Exact Flight for 3 - Favor from Blessed Alvaro

A mother narrates how they were able to book a flight to Spain in the midst of the bombings in the Middle East.

Favors

Pagninilay: Ikaanim na Linggo ng Pasko ng Pagkabuhay

Ilang pagninilay na makatutulong sa ating panalangin habang papalapit tayo sa pagtatapos ng Panahon ng Pasko ng Pagkabuhay.