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Pope concludes Lenten retreat with prayer and reflection
Pope Leo XIV concludes his Lenten retreat in the Vatican with the Roman Curia and Cardinals in Rome inviting the faithful to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel.
Lenten Retreat: Bishop Varden reflects on communicating hope
Bishop Erik Varden delivers his eleventh and last reflection at the Spiritual Exercises in the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, and heads of Dicasteries, focusing on the theme "To Communicate Hope." The following is a summary of his reflection.
South Korean Catholics call for denuclearization ahead of Fukushima anniversary
Catholics in Seoul have begun a series of public Masses opposing the extension and expansion of nuclear power plants, ahead of the 15th anniversary of the Fukushima disaster.
South Sudan at risk of sliding into full-scale civil war
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights sounds the alarm on a deteriorating situation in South Sudan and calls for an immediate halt to hostilities and a renewed commitment to the peace agreement.
Religious women healing migrants’ wounds in Mexico
Violence, poverty and lack of opportunities force thousands of Latin Americans to migrate to the United States, triggering a migration crisis that consecrated religious face with professionalism and mercy.
Church in Cuba: Sign of comfort as people long for dignified life
Fr. Ariel Suárez Jáuregui from Havana speaks to Vatican News about the current situation in the country, describing it as “frankly difficult”, but he points out that the Church in Cuba is a sign of hope and comfort.
Cardinal Vesco: Pope's Algeria visit 'beautiful sign of openness'
Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco, Archbishop of Algiers, speaks to Vatican News following the official announcement of Pope Leo XIV’s journey to Algeria in April.
Sunday Gospel Reflection: Mountaintop Moments & Monastery Kitchens
As the Church observes the Second Sunday of Lent, Jenny Kraska offers this reflection on the theme, "Mountaintop Moments and Monastery Kitchens."
Moscow Vicar General: Ukraine war ‘must end’
The Vicar General of the Catholic diocese of Moscow speaks to Vatican News about the ‘countless lives’ lost during the conflict in Ukraine, the importance of empathising with the ‘other’, and the situation of Russia’s tiny Catholic community.
Lenten Retreat: Bishop Varden reflects on 'De consideratione'
Bishop Erik Varden delivers his tenth reflection at the Spiritual Exercises in the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, and heads of Dicasteries, focusing on the theme of 'On Consideration'. The following is a summary of his reflection.
Lenten Retreat: Bishop Varden reflects on 'Bernard the Realist'
Bishop Erik Varden delivers his ninth reflection at the Spiritual Exercises in the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, and heads of Dicasteries, focusing on the theme of 'Bernard the Realist'. The following is a summary of his reflection.
Archbishop Gallagher: Every war is a moral and human failure
Archbishop Paul Gallagher calls for finding the right channels for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, in an address to the OCSE Permanent Council on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Cameroon celebrates as Pope Leo announces visit: His presence will be a great blessing
The Archbishop of Bamenda in Cameroon has said he is filled with joy and great anticipation for the visit. The official announcement of Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit to Cameroon promises to be a beacon of hope amid ongoing challenges in the country.
Vatican Children’s Hospital ranked 6th best in the world
In the US magazine Newsweek’s 2026 World’s Best Hospitals ranking, the Bambino Gesù Hospital classifies as first amongst those in Europe and 6th best in the world.
Caritas' prayer and concrete solidarity for war-torn Ukraine
On the occasion of the National Day of Prayer, observed in Ukraine on the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the country’s Caritas organizations gather in Kyiv to pray for peace and assess humanitarian needs after so many years of war, reflecting on the extraordinary solidarity shown by the entire world.
Global defence spending rises amid geopolitical tensions
Global military expenditure continues to grow amid persistent geopolitical tensions, according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
Church in Monaco awaits Pope Leo with joy
The local Church in Monaco is looking forward with joyful expectation to the upcoming Apostolic Journey of Pope Leo XIV, with civil and ecclesial authorities highlighting the historic nature of the papal visit.
Lenten Retreat: Bishop Varden reflects on 'God's Angels'
Bishop Erik Varden delivers his eighth reflection at the Spiritual Exercises in the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, and heads of Dicasteries, focusing on the theme of 'God's Angels'. The following is a summary of his reflection.
Holy See: Outer space and AI must not be weaponized
The Holy See reiterates the moral imperative of disarmament amid massive expansion of arms budgets, and warns against the militarization of outer space, which must remain the “province of all mankind.”
Lenten Retreat: Bishop Varden reflects on 'Glory'
Bishop Erik Varden delivers his seventh reflection at the Spiritual Exercises in the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, and heads of Dicasteries, focusing on the theme of 'Glory'. The following is a summary of his reflection.
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