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Lenten Retreat: Bishop Varden reflects on 'Bernard the Realist'
Posted on 02/26/2026 11:21 AM ()
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
Posted on 02/26/2026 10:26 AM ()
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
Posted on 02/26/2026 09:37 AM ()
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
Posted on 02/26/2026 08:09 AM ()
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
Posted on 02/26/2026 07:42 AM ()
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
Posted on 02/26/2026 05:28 AM ()
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
Posted on 02/26/2026 05:26 AM ()
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'
Posted on 02/26/2026 03:04 AM ()
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
Posted on 02/26/2026 02:57 AM ()
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'
Posted on 02/25/2026 10:04 AM ()
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.