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Pope Leo XIV

Two movements of love explained by the Pope to religious: God who comes to save and man who awaits his coming

Homily of the Holy Father on the occasion of the 30th World Day of Consecrated Life

Feb 02, 2026 19:22

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Vatican City

Vatican Begins Restoration Work on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel will remain open at all times, welcoming the faithful and visitors, while restorers from the Painting and Wood Restoration Laboratory of the Vatican Museums will carry out the cleaning operations.

Feb 02, 2026 19:13

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Local Church•Pope Leo XIV•Vatican Diplomacy

Taiwan’s president writes to Pope Leo XIV: ‘Taipei wants peace, human rights, and democracy’

The president of Taiwan wrote to the pontiff in response to the latter’s call for a «disarmed and disarming peace” in his message of 1 January. A century ago, Chiang Wei-shui promoted nonviolence in Taiwan. The island, the world’s largest semiconductor producer, shares the pontiff’s concern for growing use of artificial intelligence in armed conflicts.

Feb 02, 2026 19:10

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Holy Land•Local Church•Testimonies

Young Hebrew-speaking Catholics aim to build a culture of respect and dialogue between communities

The St James Vicariate serves seven communities of Hebrew-speaking Catholics across Israel, as well as a small community of Russian-speaking Catholics.

Feb 02, 2026 19:04

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Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

After one month of Nicolás Maduro’s imprisonment, the Venezuelan government restores Cardinal Porras’ passport

The document was returned on Friday, January 30, bringing to an end a month-and-a-half ordeal that began on December 10, when authorities abruptly prevented the 80-year-old prelate from leaving the country

Feb 02, 2026 18:56

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Analysis Opinion

Why the Alberto Ravagnani Case Is a Perfect Communication Case Study

From a communication standpoint, if you know you want to leave, but you publish content that vehemently defends the identity you’re about to abandon, you’re not providing a statement. You’re generating engagement. You’re polarizing the audience to maximize visibility for an imminent rebranding.

Feb 02, 2026 16:55

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Local Church

The schism resumes: Superior General of Lefebvrians announces new episcopal consecrations for July 1

Father Pagliarani, in harmony with the unanimous advice of his Council, judges that the objective state of grave necessity in which souls find themselves requires such a decision

Feb 02, 2026 10:37

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Angelus•Pope Leo XIV

The Beatitudes: A Meditation by Pope Leo XIV

Address on the occasion of the Angelus prayer on Sunday, February 1, 2026

Feb 01, 2026 19:08

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Religious Freedom

China’s National Procurators’ Meeting: Prosecutors as Priests of the Gospel According to Xi

The gathering reminded the officers that “constitutionalism,” “separation of powers,” and “judicial independence” are Western concepts that have no place in China.

Feb 01, 2026 18:56

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Pro Life•Young People

The percentage of young people who identify as pro-life is growing

According to Gallup and related surveys, about 37 percent of young adults described themselves as pro-life in 2025. That represents an increase of roughly 8 to 11 percentage points compared with results from 2022 and 2023

Feb 01, 2026 18:48

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Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

Stop allowing clerical gatherings that disregard poverty: a bishop’s powerful and applauded plea for any ecclesial meeting

Addressing some 90 Filipino bishops and diocesan administrators, Varquez urged his peers to keep their twice-yearly assemblies modest, warning against the “scandal” of accepting lavish hospitality from host dioceses—many of which struggle financially.

Feb 01, 2026 18:40

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Local Church•Vocations

National liturgical donation: 4,000 American seminarians will receive the Liturgy of the Hours free of charge

The edition now being placed in seminarians’ hands represents more than a publishing update. It is the result of over a decade of liturgical and linguistic work.

Feb 01, 2026 18:31

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Neither spiritualizing pain nor downplaying suffering: Pope Leo XIV’s powerful response on depression and mental health to a woman who attempted suicide

Pope Leo XIV’s response to a young Catalan woman who attempted suicide due to depression and asked the Holy Father two questions: Where can we see God when the darkness is absolute and we cannot take it anymore? How can we trust in God when it seems that nothing — not even our own life — is worth it?

Do you need to forgive? Leo XIV’s response to a heartbreaking story of crime, drugs, and neglect that moved Spain

Pope Leo XIV’s reply to Desiré, a young woman from Barcelona, who asked the Holy Father: “how can I forgive my father for almost leaving me without a mother?” and “How can I truly be reconciled with God?”