The Pope authorises the beatification of Béchara Abou-Mourad and Gabriele Maria, and recognises the heroic virtues of a Ligurian priest, an Indian Capuchin friar, and a layman from Brescia.

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Two new blesseds: A Lebanese monk and a French Franciscan

The Pope authorises the beatification of Béchara Abou-Mourad and Gabriele Maria, and recognises the heroic virtues of a Ligurian priest, an Indian Capuchin friar, and a layman from Brescia.

The Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, is in Tallinn, Estonia, for a conference on Blessed Eduard Profittlich, a martyr of the Soviet regime and an emblem of “diplomacy and holiness” and “service to the truth against all forms of oppression.”

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Archbishop Gallagher: God can rebuild nations from the ashes of hatred

The Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, is in Tallinn, Estonia, for a conference on Blessed Eduard Profittlich, a martyr of the Soviet regime and an emblem of "diplomacy and holiness" and "service to the truth against … Continue reading

With the installation of the upper arm of the cross on the Tower of Jesus Christ, carried out in Barcelona on February 20, 2026, the Sagrada Família has completed the external works of its central tower, the highest point of the basilica. Interior work on the structure will continue throughout 2027 and 2028.

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Basílica de la Sagrada Família cross completed on Tower of Jesus Christ

With the installation of the upper arm of the cross on the Tower of Jesus Christ, carried out in Barcelona on February 20, 2026, the Sagrada Família has completed the external works of its central tower, the highest point of … Continue reading

Pope Leo receives members of the Italian Episcopal Conference’s “Policoro Project”, which supports young people in the country in finding employment.

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Pope: Avoid both naiveté and ‘prophets of doom’

Pope Leo receives members of the Italian Episcopal Conference’s “Policoro Project”, which supports young people in the country in finding employment.

Hungary’s President, Tamás Sulyok, was received in audience this morning by Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican Apostolic Palace. During the talks at the Secretariat of State, satisfaction was expressed for the strong bilateral relations and for the contribution that the Catholic Church makes to the life of the country in various social sectors. Topics… Read more

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Hungary's President Tamás Sulyok received by Pope Leo XIV

Hungary’s President, Tamás Sulyok, was received in audience this morning by Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican Apostolic Palace. During the talks at the Secretariat of State, satisfaction was expressed for the strong bilateral relations and for the contribution that … Continue reading

In a telegram, Pope Leo XIV offers his condolences for the passing of Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, Archbishop Emeritus of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

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Pope Leo remembers late Cardinal Polycarp Pengo as a “wise and gentle pastor”

In a telegram, Pope Leo XIV offers his condolences for the passing of Cardinal Polycarp Pengo, Archbishop Emeritus of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Pope Leo encourages the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles to continue their mission in difficult regions across the globe and amongst those most in need.

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Pope to religious: Be a reflection of God’s love in the world

Pope Leo encourages the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles to continue their mission in difficult regions across the globe and amongst those most in need.

As the Church observes the First Sunday of Lent, Fr Luke Gregory reflects on the theme, “Strength in Temptation: The Wilderness Experience.”

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Sunday Gospel Reflection: Strength in temptation

As the Church observes the First Sunday of Lent, Fr Luke Gregory reflects on the theme, "Strength in Temptation: The Wilderness Experience."

Students, residents, and civic and religious authorities remember the Allied air raid of February 10, 1944, which claimed the lives of more than 500 people who had taken refuge inside the papal residence.

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Laudato Si’ Village commemorates victims of Allied WW2 bombing

Students, residents, and civic and religious authorities remember the Allied air raid of February 10, 1944, which claimed the lives of more than 500 people who had taken refuge inside the papal residence.

In a message sent to Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, Pope Leo XIV sends greetings to the 70th Los Angeles Religious Education Congress taking place in Anaheim in the US state of California and reiterates that “deepening your relationship with Jesus and being faithful and joyful disciples” makes religious education teachers authentic and effective.

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Pope hails LA Religious Education Congress as a time for true spiritual renewal

In a message sent to Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, Pope Leo XIV sends greetings to the 70th Los Angeles Religious Education Congress taking place in Anaheim in the US state of California and reiterates that "deepening your … Continue reading