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With his first encyclical, Pope Leo hits it out of the ballpark
4+ min ago (1050+ words) (RNS) "White Sox fans will be happy to know that on his first time up to bat with an encyclical, Pope Leo hit it out of the ballpark. In truth, the whole world should be happy, although those who only…...
The Holy Spirit opens doors, Pope tells pilgrims on Pentecost | News Headlines
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (224+ words) In his midday Regina Caeli address on Pentecost Sunday, Pope Leo XIV emphasized that that the Holy Spirit opens doors (video). The Pope asked, "What doors does the Holy Spirit open today?" and answered, "The first door is that of…...
The Spirit of the Risen Christ is the Spirit of peace, mission, and truth, Pope preaches on Pentecost Sunday | News Headlines
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (351+ words) Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on the morning of Pentecost Sunday (booklet, video) and emphasized that the Spirit of the Risen Christ is the Spirit of peace, mission, and truth. Reflecting on the Gospel reading (John…...
Haj pilgrims from Malaysia head to Arafah, 31, 600 prepare for wukuf ritual tomorrow
51+ min ago (30+ words) MAKKAH, May 25 " A total of 31, 600 Malaysian Haj pilgrims, among the 1. 5 million Muslims from around the world performing the pilgrimage this year, began moving to Arafah in. .....
Don't forget! Today is feast of Mary, Mother of the Church
12+ min ago (300+ words) Ad Meskens | CC BY-SA 4. 0 May is a beautiful month to honor the Blessed Mother -- but there are surprisingly few official, universal feast days that are celebrated during this month. That should make it all the more important to celebrate one…...
In his first encyclical, Pope Leo XIV says AI must serve humanity, not the powerful few
5+ min ago (1133+ words) VATICAN CITY (RNS) " Pope Leo XIV took direct aim at the power of Big Tech in his first encyclical on Monday (May 25), warning that artificial intelligence risks widening inequality, weakening democracy and undermining what it means to be human. The…...
Hajj begins: What happens when Muslims don't find what they're looking for?
5+ hour, 36+ min ago (242+ words) Saudi Arabia (MNN) " Today is the first full day of the Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca that nearly all adult Muslims are expected to complete at least once in their lifetime. Every year, roughly two million Muslims embark on this…...
The 2026 Hajj season begins in Saudi Arabia
2+ hour, 16+ min ago (255+ words) ALBAWABA - Millions of faithful pilgrims gather in Mecca to perform the Hajj, beginning the sacred journey despite the regional, and indeed, literal heat. More than 1. 5 million pilgrims officially begin their Hajj pilgrimage, although many have been there for a few…...
Hajj pilgrims brave sweltering Mecca heat with ice cream and giant fans
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (589+ words) MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AFP) " To avoid the punishing sun, Inas Gamal abandoned her ambitious plan of spending the days ahead of the hajj praying in Mecca's Grand Mosque and retreated to the comfort of an air-conditioned hotel room to perform…...
Muslims begin the annual Hajj against a backdrop of war concerns
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (518+ words) MECCA, Saudi Arabia " The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday. More than 1. 5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, commander of the Hajj passport forces,…...