Pope Leo XIV’s formal apology for the Holy See’s historical role in legitimizing or delaying condemnation of slavery invites us to repentance and renewed fidelity to the Gospel.

On June 6, the Diocese of Brooklyn witnessed a moment of profound grace as Bishop Robert Brennan ordained Paul Zwolak to the priesthood at the Cathedral Basilica of St. James. His desire to work with youth speaks directly to one of the great pastoral needs of our time.

In recent years, immigration-related scams have surged dramatically. Fraudsters impersonate staff from Catholic Charities and Catholic Migration Services, create fake social media pages, and demand payments for services that our agencies provide freely. 

Leaving the nurturing environment of a Catholic school doesn’t mean leaving faith behind. The lessons learned: reverence for the Eucharist, love for neighbor, and trust in God’s plan, are lifelong gifts.

May the fire of Pentecost burn away our fears, melt our divisions, and propel us outward to make disciples of all the people who call the diocese home.

This Mother’s Day, let’s do more than send cards or flowers. Let us entrust our mothers, living and deceased, to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

The Pro Vita Mass is not about winning an argument. It is about receiving a mission — one that begins at the altar and extends into every corner of society.

The road ahead may still feel long, but we do not walk alone. The same Jesus who accompanied those two disciples accompanies his Church now, until we see him face to face in time.

As Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — the crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission — prepared for splashdown on April 10, after a record-breaking journey around the moon, Catholics had good reason to rejoice.

He is risen. Now is the time to celebrate the miraculous Resurrection during Eastertide to continue the joy that fills our hearts across Brooklyn and Queens.