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Global defence spending rises amid geopolitical tensions
Posted on 02/26/2026 04:28 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 04:26 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 02:04 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 01:57 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 09:04 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.
Dozens missing as Brazil faces heavy rains
Posted on 02/25/2026 08:29 AM ()
Heavy rains in southeastern Brazil have left at least 30 people dead, with dozens more still listed as missing.
One year on from UK aid cuts: Investing in aid creates peace
Posted on 02/25/2026 08:06 AM ()
The Director of Advocacy and Communications at the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) highlights the negative impact of aid cuts on communities around the world.
Europe and Africa react to announcement of papal journeys
Posted on 02/25/2026 08:02 AM ()
Gratitude and enthusiasm pour in from civil and ecclesial authorities in the various countries that the Pope will visit in the coming months: Monaco, Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, Equatorial Guinea; and Spain.
Filipinos celebrate 40th anniversary of People Power in Rome
Posted on 02/25/2026 05:34 AM ()
Filipino clergy, religious, and lay faithful residing in Rome gather to remember EDSA People Power as a moment of courage, unity, and moral clarity.
Ratzinger and the Church that welcomes people while leaving them free
Posted on 02/25/2026 05:00 AM ()
In the book “The Faith of the Future”, a homily by the then Cardinal presents Saint Monica and her attitude toward her son Saint Augustine as the personification of the ecclesial community: a space of life, of welcome, of freedom, where each person’s freedom is respected and faith is never imposed.