Opus Dei before the Pope: what was said about the new statutes and some controversies in Argentina

Feb 16, 2026 17:05

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the Holy Father Leo XIV received in audience the prelate of Opus Dei, Bishop Fernando Ocáriz Photo: Vatican Media

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The number of students studying theology in Germany plummets: only Cardinal Woelki’s Cologne diocese sees growth

Hartl argues that the distribution of enrollment losses may reflect more than demographic shrinkage or a generalized crisis of vocations. In his view, prospective theology students today are motivated by a desire to deepen and articulate their faith, rather than to engage in what they perceive as the deconstructive critique of tradition

Feb 14, 2026 12:02

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Cardinals and Bishops•Dicasteries

The Lefebvrians’ meeting with the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith at the Vatican, as told by themselves

We now offer the statement issued by the General House of the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X on the same day

Feb 14, 2026 11:54

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Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Pope Leo XIV

Cuban bishops cancel special visit to the Pope: there is no gasoline in the country, not even for airplanes

When the visit is eventually rescheduled, it will likely carry an added layer of gravity. The reports the bishops bring to Rome will speak not only of parish life and vocations but also of blackouts, migration and the search for dialogue in a climate of scarcity

Feb 14, 2026 11:44

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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV Suppresses Body Created by Pope Francis: The Pontifical Committee for World Children’s Day

In a Chirograph, the Pope notes that he shares Pope Francis’s request «that the Church pay attention to children also by instituting a Day dedicated to them,» which implies that World Children’s Day will continue to be celebrated.

Feb 13, 2026 17:34

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Pope Leo XIV•Woman

The deputy director of the Vatican Press Office resigns. Pope Leo XIV appoints a Croatian nun as her replacement

With this appointment, Sister Krapić becomes the third woman to hold the position of deputy director of the Holy See Press Office. The first was Spanish journalist Paloma García Ovejero, followed by Murray. Both predecessors eventually stepped down from the role.

Feb 13, 2026 17:31

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Peru’s President Confirms the Pope’s Visit for November 2026: Here’s Everything We Know

José María Balcázar, announced after a lengthy audience with the Pontiff that Leo XIV personally confirmed his intention to visit Peru during the first half of November 2026. According to Balcázar, the Pope’s route will include Lima, Chiclayo, Piura, Pucallpa in the Amazon region, and Cusco.

Leo XIV emphasizes the need for safe spaces within the Church to experience love with Jesus Christ

Address by the Holy Father to Members of the Center for Research and Training on Child Protection

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Opus Dei before the Pope: what was said about the new statutes and some controversies in Argentina

What is true justice in love? Pope Leo XIV answers

Letter of the Superior General of the Camaldolese Monks about Netflix, Instagram and TikTok that Every Superior and Formator Should at Least Read.

Questions about liturgy: The Baptist’s “Heavenly Birth”

Another Woman Appointed to the Dicastery for Bishops. Leo XIV Confirms Other Members

How Many Pilgrims Visited the Shrine of Fatima in 2025? Shrine Reveals Surprising Data

This is how the inauguration of the new Catholic Archbishop of Westminster went

The number of students studying theology in Germany plummets: only Cardinal Woelki’s Cologne diocese sees growth

The Lefebvrians’ meeting with the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith at the Vatican, as told by themselves

Cuban bishops cancel special visit to the Pope: there is no gasoline in the country, not even for airplanes

Pope Leo XIV Suppresses Body Created by Pope Francis: The Pontifical Committee for World Children’s Day

The deputy director of the Vatican Press Office resigns. Pope Leo XIV appoints a Croatian nun as her replacement