Church of the Holy Spirit

On the occasion of a presbyteral assembly taking place in Madrid, Spain, Pope Leo XIV invites priests to not be daunted by challenges and secularism, but rather to realize that their prayerfulness and closeness to Christ can help others recognize that the Lord will help them fill their hearts' greatest desires.

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In a world where depression, addiction, and broken families are becoming increasingly common, Sr. Jacqueline Githiri, VDM, has made it her mission to be a beacon of hope and healing, quietly transforming lives through counselling, compassion, and spiritual restoration.

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The surge in attacks has contributed to a deepening humanitarian crisis across Nigeria’s northwest and north‑central regions.

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At the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo XIV expresses "sorrow and concern" over the latest wave of deadly attacks in Nigeria, which have claimed dozens of lives, and expresses his hope that authorities will "continue to work with determination to ensure the safety and protection of the life of every citizen."

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Reflecting on Jesus’ words after the Beatitudes, Pope Leo XIV highlights how encountering Jesus brings true joy, flavor, and light into daily life, and even when we feel downcast, God the Father “cares for our names and our uniqueness.”

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Before his Angelus address, Pope Leo XIV greets directors, staff, and family members of the Vatican's florist office and building services, and urges them to remember that “faith and prayer give full meaning to everything we do.”

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As the Church marks World Day of Prayer and Reflection against Trafficking in Persons on February 8, Talitha Kum’s International Coordinator, Sr Abby Avelino, outlines current challenges and priorities in the fight against human trafficking.

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In a rescript, Pope Leo XIV approves the new statute of the academy established in 1946 by the Order of Friars Minor to promote and coordinate mariological and Marian studies worldwide.

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As the Church marks the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Abbot Marion Nguyen reflects on "The grit of light: When mercy displaces darkness."

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The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem speaks about October 7, his visits to the Gaza Strip, the 'Board of Peace', the two-state solution, and the situation of Christians in the Holy Land.

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