Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, president of the Italian Bishops’ conference presides over a prayer vigil in Rome organized by the Community of Sant’Egidio to mark the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the war in Ukraine.

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Cardinal Zuppi on Ukraine: the Church asks that the weapons fall silent

Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, president of the Italian Bishops’ conference presides over a prayer vigil in Rome organized by the Community of Sant’Egidio to mark the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the war in Ukraine.

The Holy See Press Office announces Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming Apostolic Journeys: ten days in Africa, between Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, in April; one day in the Principality of Monaco at the end of March; and six days in Spain, between Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands archipelago, in June.

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Pope Leo XIV to make Apostolic Journeys to Africa, Spain and Monaco

The Holy See Press Office announces Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming Apostolic Journeys: ten days in Africa, between Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, in April; one day in the Principality of Monaco at the end of March; and six days … Continue reading

Bishop Erik Varden delivers his sixth reflection at the Spiritual Exercises in the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, and heads of Dicasteries, focusing on the theme: “The Fall of Thousands.” The following is a summary of his reflection.

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Lenten Retreat: Bishop Varden on 'the fall of thousands'

Bishop Erik Varden delivers his sixth reflection at the Spiritual Exercises in the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, and heads of Dicasteries, focusing on the theme: “The Fall of Thousands.” The following is a summary of … Continue reading

In a message to the Theological-Pastoral Congress on the Guadalupan Event, held in Mexico City from 24 to 26 February 2026, Pope Leo XIV presents Our Lady of Guadalupe as a model of authentic inculturation and a lasting criterion for the Church’s evangelising mission.

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Pope Leo XIV: Guadalupe and the inculturation of the Gospel

In a message to the Theological-Pastoral Congress on the Guadalupan Event, held in Mexico City from 24 to 26 February 2026, Pope Leo XIV presents Our Lady of Guadalupe as a model of authentic inculturation and a lasting criterion for … Continue reading

Bishop Erik Varden delivers his fifth reflection at the Spiritual Exercises in the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, and heads of Dicasteries, focusing on the theme: “ The Splendour of Truth”. The following is a summary of his reflection.

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Lenten Retreat: Bishop Varden reflects on the splendour of truth

Bishop Erik Varden delivers his fifth reflection at the Spiritual Exercises in the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, and heads of Dicasteries, focusing on the theme: “ The Splendour of Truth”. The following is a summary … Continue reading

As Ukraine endures its fourth brutal winter of war, Pope Leo XIV has stepped in to answer a desperate plea from local bishops, sending a truckload of critical medical supplies and electric heaters to those most in need.

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Pope sends medicine and heaters to Ukraine

As Ukraine endures its fourth brutal winter of war, Pope Leo XIV has stepped in to answer a desperate plea from local bishops, sending a truckload of critical medical supplies and electric heaters to those most in need.

In the February edition of the Piazza San Pietro magazine, Pope Leo XIV responds to Rocco, who struggles with believing in God, and emphasizes that the real issue with faith is not to believe or not in God, but in seeking him.

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Pope: We are all seekers of God and his love

In the February edition of the Piazza San Pietro magazine, Pope Leo XIV responds to Rocco, who struggles with believing in God, and emphasizes that the real issue with faith is not to believe or not in God, but in … Continue reading

Faced with a conflict that shows no sign of abating, 2025 became the most tragic year for Ukrainian civilians. As Moscow intensifies pressure on critical infrastructure, Ukraine’s Churches raise a united voice against ongoing violations of human rights.

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Ukraine: A dark anniversary amid the rubble of a decade-long conflict

Faced with a conflict that shows no sign of abating, 2025 became the most tragic year for Ukrainian civilians. As Moscow intensifies pressure on critical infrastructure, Ukraine’s Churches raise a united voice against ongoing violations of human rights.

We publish the text of Pope Leo XIV’s new introduction to the book “Peace Be with You!” published by HarperCollins and available in bookstores in the United States and English-speaking countries starting February 24, which is the English-language version of the volume “E pace sia!” published in August 2025 by the Vatican Publishing House.

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Pope Leo XIV: Only peaceful hearts can build just and lasting peace

We publish the text of Pope Leo XIV’s new introduction to the book “Peace Be with You!” published by HarperCollins and available in bookstores in the United States and English-speaking countries starting February 24, which is the English-language version of … Continue reading

In an interview with Vatican News marking the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas speaks about how amidst the growing intensity of the conflict, Ukrainians remain resilient and continue to help one another without losing hope.

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Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine: Amid pain of war, we keep a gaze of hope

In an interview with Vatican News marking the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas speaks about how amidst the growing intensity of the conflict, Ukrainians remain resilient and continue to help one another without losing … Continue reading