Diocesan News
On this feast of the Ascension, we hear both the conclusion of Luke’s gospel and the beginning of the Acts of the Apostles. Written by the same author, these two passages provide us with the link between the two books. It’s the moment when the apostles are asked, ‘Why do you stand looking into heaven?’ The two men who ask the question are in white garments and they appear to the apostles just as Jesus is being lifted up and disappearing from them. Two men in white garments, just as there were at the Transfiguration (evocative of Moses and Elijah), and just as there were when the women went to Jesus’ tomb. [Read More]
In an interview with Vatican News, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin calls international humanitarian law to be respected in Gaza, urges Hamas to release all hostages, condemns antisemitism, and says the Vatican is willing to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. [Read More]
Reflecting on the parable of the Good Samaritan at the weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV challenges everyone to not let our busy lives “prevent us from feeling compassion” towards others. [Read More]