The Islamic State’s double attack shakes Jakarta: Christians and Muslims hold on to Pancasila, the Charter of five principles protecting democracy and pluralism.

After meeting with Trump, Francis at the general audience greets the faithful of Hong Kong on the day of Our Lady of Sheshan

The Church “is not trapped inside a fortified citadel, but walks in its most vital environment, which is the road” and there “meets people with their hopes and disappointments, which are sometimes heavy.” The Pope said in the general audience.

The Ascension of Jesus

When they had gathered together they asked him, "Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?" He answered them, "It is not for you to know the times or seasons that the Father has established by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Why did Jesus have to ascend into Heaven so that his resurrected body would be hidden from our natural sight? I’ve squirmed with guilt over asking the question. Hadn’t Jesus already done more than enough for us by suffering, dying, and rising? Wasn’t he entitled to a glorious homecoming at the right hand of the Father — and maybe a bit of a break from us and our brokenness?

A 28 minute-talk at the audience with US President. The initial tension dissolves in a more relaxed atmosphere towards the end. Bergoglio asks the White House tenant for a commitment to peace

The Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of Mary Help of Christians on May 24. Today, like centuries before, Christians facing persecution, violence and death, have invoked Mary’s protection under this designation. Concerning it, Saint John Bosco wrote of his order, the Salesians' primary mission: "The principal objective is to promote veneration of the Blessed Sacrament and devotion to Mary Help of Christians. This title seems to please the august Queen of Heaven very much."

Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster and President of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales writes a letter to the bishop of the diocese affected by the terrorist attack at the Ariana Grande concert.

Archbishop Pizzaballa on the White House’s new approach: “Riyadh may play a decisive role in the conflict between Arab countries and Israel”

Understanding that dialogue between religions is a key part of the Middle Eastern mosaic “is an important and positive step.” Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, apostolic administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, comments with the Press US President’s speech at Riyadh.

Trump has resumed the dialogue between Muslims, Jews and Christians to solve the dramatic situation in the Middle East. What is you opinion?

Among the five red hats that Francis will appoint during the Consistory on June 28 stands out that of the Archbishop of Bamako in Mali, a country torn by wars and forgotten by the world, but not by the Pope.

Christ's ascension has given us greater privileges and joys than the devil had taken from us