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Vatican unveils initiatives to mark 400th anniversary of St. Peter’s Basilica

Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, announces initiatives for the imminent 400th anniversary of the Basilica’s dedication, including a multilingual platform for pilgrims, access to previously inaccessible areas, and the launch of the new ‘Michelangelus’ font.

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Daughters of St Paul celebrate 50 years of presence in Kenya

On 15 February 2026, the Daughters of St Paul began their year-long 50th anniversary celebrations in Kenya with a solemn Eucharistic celebration at Consolata Shrine, Westlands, Nairobi, led by Archbishop Philip Anyolo and concelebrated by Auxiliary Bishop-Elect of Kisumu Archdiocese, Fr Vincent Ouma Odundo.

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Just what does it mean to be named a ‘chaplain of His Holiness’?

Father Fermín González Melado, who was recently named a “chaplain of His Holiness” by Pope Leo XIV, explains the qualifications and purpose of bestowing this honorary title.

Pope Leo to mark start of Lent with historic procession on ancient Roman hill

Pope Leo XIV will preside over the traditional Ash Wednesday procession and Mass on Feb. 18 on Rome’s Aventine Hill, an important place of Christian pilgrimage for more than 1,500 years.

Pope: Civil harmony allows poor to find welcome, services to reach all

At an audience with Italian Prefects, Pope Leo XIV invites civil servants to uphold the good of the nation, so that all people may benefit from the rule of law and equal access to government services.

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UN: Israel blocked three aid missions as Gaza crisis persists

The United Nations said that its teams attempted to coordinate eight humanitarian missions last week and five were fully facilitated.

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Pope: War is gravest attack possible against life and public health

Pope Leo XIV addresses participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life, and underlines the importance of promoting health in a world consumed by conflict.

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Cardinal Ouellet on lay people in positions of authority in Roman Curia

Cardinal Marc Ouellet, Prefect Emeritus of the Dicastery for Bishops, reflects on the appointment of laypeople to positions of authority in the Roman Curia, asking if it is a concession to be reviewed or an ecclesiological advance.

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Nugget of Wisdom from Fr. Ivan's Homily

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Drawing from the promise that the "pure in heart...shall see God" (Matthew 5:8), it follows that volition and intentionality are the essential metrics of our relationship with God, exercised through...

DC bishop: Catholics should ‘get the facts’ on immigration, Church teachings

Washington, D.C., Auxiliary Bishop Evelio Menjivar-Ayala talks immigration and dialogue with high-ranking Catholics in the Trump administration.