.@ReligionDigit reports Pope Leo signed his first encyclical on May 15, titled ‘Magnifica Humanitas;’ “amid the technological impact of artificial intelligence—this encyclical will address the challenges facing the world of work and the human person in the 21st century.” Release date expected around May 25. religiondigital.org/el_baron…

Two months into his pontificate, a man named Robert Prevost picked up the phone from the Vatican and called his bank in South Chicago. He wanted to update the phone number on his account. The teller asked the standard security questions, and he answered every one of them. Then her screen flagged his file: any further changes had to be made in person, at the branch, with a photo ID. Coming in person would not be possible, he told her, in the polite tone of a man who knew the answer before he asked the question. The teller apologized. He paused, then asked: “Would it matter to you if I told you I’m Pope Leo?” She hung up on him. thelettersfromleo.com/p/woul…

No wonder he broke a record: Sawe asked for prayers during the last Mass he attended before flying to London. He said that Sawe “never misses Mass. He comes with his entire family to church.” Fun read americamagazine.org/ideas/20…

Sunrise And The Drama Of Colours, by Branko Brane Kastelic.

Phone pledge: 'Three years ago, students would frequently have disputes involving social media. This led to upset across classes, disrupting children’s ability to learn. Last year there were no such disputes – the same is true for this year.' dioceseofbrentwood.net/news/… @BrentwoodRC

If you’ve never seen Wintershall’s Passion of Jesus in Trafalgar Square, here’s what to know for this year: - Performances at 12pm & 3:15pm, 90 mins - Totally free—no booking needed. Arrive 40 mins early - Can’t come? Watch the livestream on Facebook Join us this Good Friday!

Bishop Richard Moth has been appointed Archbishop of Westminster. He says “I didn’t really want the job but the window was open and there was a light on….”

We’re delighted to announce that @Pontifex has appointed Bishop Moth as the 12th Archbishop of Westminster! Ordained in 1982, he has served as Bishop of @ABDiocese since 2015 and was Bishop of the Forces from 2009-15. His installation will be at @WestminsterCath on 14 February.

Wishing our club historian Andy Porter a happy heavenly 66th birthday. His legacy lives on and his hard work will never be forgotten.

Canonizing Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis, the first millennial raised to the altars, Pope Leo says new saints “are an invitation to all of us, especially young people, not to squander our lives, but to direct them upwards and make them masterpieces.” vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/e…

“I’m not sure I want to give way to the right” From the new Private Eye, in shops now.

We are pleased to share the news of a vital new study, generously funded by the James Lewis Foundation, to address one of the most urgent challenges in epilepsy – Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). Led by Professor Sameer Zuberi at the Royal Hospital for Children and the University of Glasgow, the 18‑month Endeavour Project will test whether a small, chest‑worn biosensor can detect dangerous breathing problems during and after seizures. epilepsy-institute.org.uk/er…

Pope Leo has confirmed that St John Henry Newman will become a Doctor of the Church. Ora pro nobis.

How we look at others is what counts, because it shows what is in our hearts. We can look and walk by, or we can look and be moved with compassion. #GospelOfToday (Lk 10:25-37)

Looking without walking by, halting the frantic pace of our lives, allowing the lives of others, whoever they may be, with their needs and troubles, to touch our heart. That is what makes us neighbors to one another, what generates true fraternity and breaks down walls and barriers.

Great cartoon - credit @KipperWilliams

This year’s past teams retreat at St Cassian’s was the biggest ever, with over 130 people arriving at the centre to celebrate 50 years of the centre’s existence, and 46 years since the first lay team members. lasalleigbm.org/news/st-cass…

Rowan Williams getting to the heart of accompaniment.

Listen to Gordon Brown’s call. “There is no effective freedom to choose if the alternative option, the freedom to draw on high-quality end-of-life care, is not available.” What is choice if it is limited by the lived reality of so many people? theguardian.com/commentisfre…