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

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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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As healthcare and other essential services continue to deteriorate in Mozambique, a group of local women reject plans to distribute traditional dresses on Women’s Day, calling instead for urgent fixes to crumbling health systems.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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