Catholic bishops from across Asia are holding a summit on the impact of paedophilia' in the Church, saying abusive priests are not simply “a problem of the West”.

Cardinal Kurt Koch, president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, has made his first official visit to the World Council of Churches.

The Catholic Bishop of Brentwood, in his address for the Mass for Migrants on 2 May 2011 highlights the Christian contribution to campaigns for migration justice and a Living Wage, urging all people of good will to stand in solidarity with them.

Polish Catholics say the beatification should make people "examine their consciences," and gain courage "to give up egoistic attitudes and behaviour."