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

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Following the rescue of 13 young women in Flores, the Church in Indonesia is doubling down in its efforts to combat human trafficking.

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

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The Head and Father of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, reflects on the years that have passed since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, saying that despite the worsening tragedy, the people of Ukraine continue to resist, and remain grateful for international solidarity.

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Thousands of people pass by the major relics of St Francis of Assisi, which are exposed for the veneration of the faithful for the first time in almost 800 years.

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On February 7, 2026, people gathered in Poland to celebrate the 116th anniversary of the birth of Servant of God Helena Hoffmann, known as Sr. Maria Dulcissima, whose short life bore witness to love united in the cross of Jesus Christ, inspiring many who seek meaning in suffering and fidelity to God.

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Following the killing of a Mexican drug lord in a military operation and subsequent organized crime violence erupting in various parts of the country, Mexico's Bishops are calling for restraint, prayers, and prudence, warning against unnecessary travel at this time.

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As South Sudan struggles with continued violence and a humanitarian crisis, Bishop Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Diocese of Tombura Yambio urges the faithful to embrace Lent as a season of spiritual rebirth, reconciliation, and solidarity.

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Bishop Erik Varden delivers his second reflection at the Spiritual Exercises in the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, and heads of Dicasteries, focusing on the theme: “Bernard, the Idealist.” Here is a summary of his reflection.

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The Lenten Spiritual Exercises for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, and heads of Dicasteries open on Sunday afternoon with the meditation of Trappist Bishop Erik Varden on the theme of “Entering Lent.”

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