Stories for week of May 10, 2026

Ordered from most to least recent.

Released Thursday, May. 14

 English diocese opens beatification cause of young Opus Dei member
 Honors awarded to 13 ambassadors to the Holy See
 Cardinal Vesco writes preface to new book, Gays and Catholics
 Vatican launches daily programming on giant digital screens
 India’s bishops condemn killing of Baptist leaders
 Pope, in audience on Vatican II, reflects on the Blessed Virgin Mary, model of the Church
 Muslims exceed Christians in Vienna’s public schools
 Pope pays tribute to late Cardinal Tscherrig, prays for repose of his soul

Released Wednesday, May. 13

 Cardinal Fernández, DDF prefect, warns SSPX of excommunication
 New Mexico basilica pastor suspended, accused of stealing diocesan records
 Prelate calls for world day of prayer for Haiti
 Israeli soldiers sentenced after desecration of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
 Vatican diplomat sees need for more resilient food systems as urgent priority
 Oregon counselor fined nearly $90,000 for not affirming client’s same-sex relationship
 Vatican diplomat calls for renewed commitment to Global Compact for Migration
 Leading Indian cardinal reflects on synodality, says Church must listen without fear
 Shio III elected Georgian Orthodox Patriarch
 USCCB, other Catholic organizations decry proposed federal housing policy change
 Archbishop Gallagher marks 50 years of diplomatic relations between Holy See, Cabo Verde
 Secretary of State Rubio reflects on the Catholic roots of America
 Cardinal Emil Paul Tscherrig, veteran Vatican diplomat, dies at 79

Released Tuesday, May. 12

 Piarist fathers demand Cuban regime return their cloister and school
 Vatican dicastery announces Catholic Response for Emergencies
 Courage apostolate’s leader expands criticism of Synod report
 Vatican bank posts best returns in a decade
 Priest leaves West Bank after Israel refuses to renew residency permit
 Theme of Vatican’s annual message to Buddhists: ‘an unarmed and disarming peace’
 Supreme Court again extends mail delivery of abortion pill
 US ordinariate bishop named administrator of Australian ordinariate
 USCCB publishes brief NFP resource
 Medjugorje bishop meets with Pope Leo
 Philippine abuse survivor becomes victims’ attorney
 Vienna’s new archbishop discusses ecumenism, interreligious dialogue with Pope
 Philippine bishops urge swift Senate impeachment trial of VP Duterte
 Sudan’s PM meets with Pontiff, sees ‘deepening relationship’ with Holy See

Released Monday, May. 11

 Pope Leo: The Church embraces ‘rigorous, honest science’
 Christians and Muslims are called to show compassion and empathy, Pope says
 USCCB pro-life chairman backs Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act
 EU bishops’ commission issues reflection on mental health
 Nuncio describes religious revival in Ukraine’s war zones
 Vatican diplomat on migration policy: Save lives, preserve family unity
 Blessed Sacrament stolen from Nigerian adoration chapel
 Holy See pavilion’s second venue opens at Venice art show
 Report: 217 churches have been destroyed in Nigerian diocese
 ‘No accountability’ for Israeli settlers’ attacks on Palestinian Christians, activist says
 ‘I will keep defending immigrants,’ new WV bishop says in interview
 India’s bishops appeal for constitutional integrity, inclusive governance
 Secretary of State Rubio describes ‘very good’ meeting with Pope Leo
 Haiti’s PM meets with Pontiff; Cardinal Parolin offers Mass for peace

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Thu14 May
Easter

Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle and Martyr or Solemnity of the Ascension (for certain ecclesiastical provinces)

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Today is the Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle and Martyr. After the Ascension of Jesus, St. Peter proposed to the assembled faithful that they choose a disciple of Christ to fill the place of the traitor Judas in the first missionary band. Lots were drawn, with the result in favor of Matthias. According to…

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