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Church in Cuba: Sign of comfort as people long for dignified life
Posted on 02/27/2026 05:39 AM ()
Fr. Ariel Suárez Jáuregui from Havana speaks to Vatican News about the current situation in the country, describing it as “frankly difficult”, but he points out that the Church in Cuba is a sign of hope and comfort.
Cardinal Vesco: Pope's Algeria visit 'beautiful sign of openness'
Posted on 02/27/2026 04:25 AM ()
Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco, Archbishop of Algiers, speaks to Vatican News following the official announcement of Pope Leo XIV’s journey to Algeria in April.
Sunday Gospel Reflection: Mountaintop Moments & Monastery Kitchens
Posted on 02/27/2026 02:32 AM ()
As the Church observes the Second Sunday of Lent, Jenny Kraska offers this reflection on the theme, "Mountaintop Moments and Monastery Kitchens."
Moscow Vicar General: Ukraine war ‘must end’
Posted on 02/27/2026 02:31 AM ()
The Vicar General of the Catholic diocese of Moscow speaks to Vatican News about the ‘countless lives’ lost during the conflict in Ukraine, the importance of empathising with the ‘other’, and the situation of Russia’s tiny Catholic community.
Lenten Retreat: Bishop Varden reflects on 'De consideratione'
Posted on 02/27/2026 01:14 AM ()
Bishop Erik Varden delivers his tenth reflection at the Spiritual Exercises in the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, and heads of Dicasteries, focusing on the theme of 'On Consideration'. The following is a summary of his reflection.
Lenten Retreat: Bishop Varden reflects on 'Bernard the Realist'
Posted on 02/26/2026 09:21 AM ()
Bishop Erik Varden delivers his ninth reflection at the Spiritual Exercises in the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, and heads of Dicasteries, focusing on the theme of 'Bernard the Realist'. The following is a summary of his reflection.
Archbishop Gallagher: Every war is a moral and human failure
Posted on 02/26/2026 08:26 AM ()
Archbishop Paul Gallagher calls for finding the right channels for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, in an address to the OCSE Permanent Council on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Cameroon celebrates as Pope Leo announces visit: His presence will be a great blessing
Posted on 02/26/2026 07:37 AM ()
The Archbishop of Bamenda in Cameroon has said he is filled with joy and great anticipation for the visit. The official announcement of Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit to Cameroon promises to be a beacon of hope amid ongoing challenges in the country.
Vatican Children’s Hospital ranked 6th best in the world
Posted on 02/26/2026 06:09 AM ()
In the US magazine Newsweek’s 2026 World’s Best Hospitals ranking, the Bambino Gesù Hospital classifies as first amongst those in Europe and 6th best in the world.
Caritas' prayer and concrete solidarity for war-torn Ukraine
Posted on 02/26/2026 05:42 AM ()
On the occasion of the National Day of Prayer, observed in Ukraine on the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the country’s Caritas organizations gather in Kyiv to pray for peace and assess humanitarian needs after so many years of war, reflecting on the extraordinary solidarity shown by the entire world.