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Pope on Ash Wednesday: ‘Call death for what it is’
Posted on 02/18/2026 10:56 AM ()
As Lent begins, Pope Leo says that ashes remind us of “the weight of a world that is ablaze, of entire cities destroyed by war.”
Pope Leo XIV: Let's work together to give a home to those in need
Posted on 02/18/2026 06:30 AM ()
In his message for the Fraternity Campaign in Brazil, held during Lent, Pope Leo XIV calls for a concrete commitment to provide dignified housing for those who do not have it.
Madagascar devastated by Tropical Cyclone Gezani
Posted on 02/18/2026 05:56 AM ()
Church leaders and international organizations appeal for aid to Magacascar, after Tropical Cyclone Gezani kills dozens of people across five of the country's regions.
Custos of Holy Land: Good Friday collection is concrete sign of communion
Posted on 02/18/2026 05:41 AM ()
The Custos of the Holy Land issues a letter calling the annual Good Friday Collection “a concrete sign of communion with the Church of Jerusalem” in the midst of undeniably difficult times.
Lent begins with renewed call for prayer, solidarity with suffering Myanmar
Posted on 02/18/2026 05:33 AM ()
As Ash Wednesday opens the Lenten Season, Jesuit leaders in Asia invite the faithful to join in prayer, fasting, and acts of charitable solidarity with those who suffer due to conflict.
New video widget for Catholic websites with Pope’s latest news and videos
Posted on 02/18/2026 04:56 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV sends a note to Bishops inviting them to embed Vatican News' new video widget in the web pages of dioceses, parishes, and organizations linked to the Catholic Church, which will be automatically updated with our latest news and videos.
Lent: Bishops rally Kenyans to defend human dignity and safeguard unity
Posted on 02/18/2026 04:27 AM ()
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has launched this year’s Lenten Campaign with a call to the country to uphold human dignity, strengthen national cohesion and fast-track electoral preparedness as Kenya moves steadily toward the 2027 General Elections.
New mobile app dedicated to Eucharistic miracles and St. Carlo Acutis
Posted on 02/18/2026 02:41 AM ()
The St. Carlo Acutis Shrine & Center for Eucharistic Encounter in Malvern, Pennsylvania, launches a new mobile app inspired by the young Italian St. Carlo Acutis.
Pope: Successor of Peter must be free to speak truth, promote peace
Posted on 02/18/2026 02:20 AM ()
Meeting with members of the Pro Petri Sede Association, Pope Leo XIV affirms that the Successor of Peter must have the freedom to speak truth, denounce injustice, and defend the weakest.
Pope at Audience: 'The Church is the mystery made perceptible'
Posted on 02/18/2026 02:17 AM ()
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on Vatican II's Dogmatic Constitution 'Lumen gentium,' emphasizing that the Church 'is the mystery made perceptible' and is a sign of reconciliation in the midst of a fragmented humanity.