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.

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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.

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.

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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 … Continue reading

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.

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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 … Continue reading

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.

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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.

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.

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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 … Continue reading

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.

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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.

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.

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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, … Continue reading

Global military expenditure continues to grow amid persistent geopolitical tensions, according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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 … Continue reading