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Violence continues to sweep across Nigeria
Posted on 02/8/2026 07:37 AM ()
The surge in attacks has contributed to a deepening humanitarian crisis across Nigeria’s northwest and north‑central regions.
Pope condemns deadly attacks in Nigeria
Posted on 02/8/2026 05:35 AM ()
At the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo XIV expresses "sorrow and concern" over the latest wave of deadly attacks in Nigeria, which have claimed dozens of lives, and expresses his hope that authorities will "continue to work with determination to ensure the safety and protection of the life of every citizen."
Pope at Angelus: God will never discard us
Posted on 02/8/2026 04:15 AM ()
Reflecting on Jesus’ words after the Beatitudes, Pope Leo XIV highlights how encountering Jesus brings true joy, flavor, and light into daily life, and even when we feel downcast, God the Father “cares for our names and our uniqueness.”
Pope thanks Vatican staff for their discreet and valuable service
Posted on 02/8/2026 04:06 AM ()
Before his Angelus address, Pope Leo XIV greets directors, staff, and family members of the Vatican's florist office and building services, and urges them to remember that “faith and prayer give full meaning to everything we do.”
Talitha Kum coordinator on Human Trafficking: “Peace begins with dignity”
Posted on 02/7/2026 09:30 AM ()
As the Church marks World Day of Prayer and Reflection against Trafficking in Persons on February 8, Talitha Kum’s International Coordinator, Sr Abby Avelino, outlines current challenges and priorities in the fight against human trafficking.
Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver; Appoints Bishop James Golka as Successor
Posted on 02/7/2026 08:30 AM (USCCB News)
WASHINGTON – Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila, 75, from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Denver, and has appointed Most Reverend James R. Golka, currently bishop of Colorado Springs, as his successor.
The resignation and appointment were publicized in Washington, D.C. on February 7, 2026, by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.
Bishop Golka’s biography may be found here.
The Archdiocese of Denver is comprised of 40,154 square miles in the State of Colorado.
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A new statute updates rules of the Pontifical International Marian Academy
Posted on 02/7/2026 07:49 AM ()
In a rescript, Pope Leo XIV approves the new statute of the academy established in 1946 by the Order of Friars Minor to promote and coordinate mariological and Marian studies worldwide.
Lord's Day Reflection: When mercy displaces darkness
Posted on 02/7/2026 07:40 AM ()
As the Church marks the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Abbot Marion Nguyen reflects on "The grit of light: When mercy displaces darkness."
Cardinal Pizzaballa: 'Concrete actions' needed to rebuild trust in Holy Land
Posted on 02/7/2026 05:39 AM ()
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem speaks about October 7, his visits to the Gaza Strip, the 'Board of Peace', the two-state solution, and the situation of Christians in the Holy Land.
Pope: May those who suffer find true peace in the charity of God
Posted on 02/7/2026 05:19 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV sends a letter to Cardinal Michael Czerny, his special envoy for the 34th World Day of the Sick celebration on 11 February at the Shrine of Our Lady of Peace in Chiclayo, Peru. He invites the sick to offer their suffering to the Lord for world peace and to bear witness to faith, hope, and charity, together with those who care for them.