“The liturgy is a driving force for evangelization”
In his 27 May general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Sacrosanctum Concilium” and tradition and development in liturgical reform.
A Nation’s Prayer for Enlightenment, Conversion, and Renewal
On 20 May 2026, the CBCP issued a National Prayer to be recited beginning Pentecost Sunday and continuing at least through July.
“The liturgy demands a faithful existence”
In his 20 May general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Sacrosanctum Concilium” and the liturgy in the mystery of the Church.
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.
“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.
“The Church is God’s people journeying through history”
In his 6 May general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Lumen gentium” and the eschatological dimension of the Church.
New Documentary on Pope Francis: “Todos, todos, todos!”
Vatican News releases a 27-minute documentary looking back at the most significant moments of Pope Francis’ pontificate, a powerful testimony of mercy and closeness that the Church is still learning from today.
Pope Leo XIV in Angola: “Jesus dwells among you”
The theme of Pope Leo XIV’s third apostolic journey (13 to 23 April, to four African countries: Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea) is peace. This article contains text and video excerpts from the eleven-day journey through eleven cities, with links to the full itinerary and text of each stop along the way.
Philippines: National Consecration to the Divine Mercy
The National Consecration Prayer will be recited in place of the Prayers of the Faithful during all Masses on Divine Mercy Sunday, 11 April 2026 evening to 12 April 2026.