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Month: February 2026
The SSPX Rupture With Tradition
COMMENTARY: The Society of St. Pius X’s latest rejection of Vatican overtures must be called out for what
The Casaroli Myth Vs. the Historical Record
COMMENTARY: The Italian cardinal’s Ostpolitik diplomacy is considered a key to the collapse of European communism. It was
7 Things to Know About Bishop Varden, Pope Leo’s Lenten Retreat Master
The Norwegian Trappist monk chosen to preach the Vatican’s Lenten retreat once called himself an atheist — and
Leo XIV Signals New Tone With the Diocese of Rome
ANALYSIS: Four new auxiliary bishops are expected to be appointed to the Diocese of Rome, following an upcoming
Pope Leo says nationalism tramples the weakest
The pontiff warns that peace is “both a gift and a commitment” and urges prayer, reconciliation, and diplomacy
Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Visit: A Vibrant and Hope-Filled Church in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea
As Pope Leo XIV prepares for his first apostolic journey to Africa, the Apostolic Nuncio to Cameroon and
Vatican spiritual exercises: Christian freedom and the splendor of truth
In the fourth and fifth meditations offered to Pope Leo XIV and the Roman Curia, Bishop Erik Varden
St. Peter’s Basilica unveils new Stations of the Cross
A cycle of paintings by Swiss artist Manuel Dürr has been installed for Lent, marking the basilica’s quadricentennial.
Pope sends humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The aid — worth more than $1.17 million — responds to a request from Ukrainian bishops after recent
Vatican, Microsoft launch digital font inspired by Michelangelo’s handwriting
The new “Michelangelus” typeface, created for St. Peter’s Basilica’s anniversary, will appear in the latest versions of Microsoft
Leo’s Lenten Retreat Provides Further Insight Into His Pontificate
COMMENTARY: The Holy Father’s bold choice of Bishop Erik Varden as retreat leader speaks volumes. Pope Leo XIV
Vatican announces Pope Leo XIV’s 11-day pastoral visit to 4 African countries in April
The Holy Father will undertake his first pastoral visit to the continent of Africa as pontiff April 13–23,
Pope Leo to visit Monaco in March, Spain in June
The pontiff’s visit will be the first papal trip to Spain since 2011. Matteo Bruni, director of the
Vatican spiritual exercises: St. Bernard ‘the Idealist’
As the Roman Curia’s Lenten retreat continued, Cistercian abbot-bishop Erik Varden reflected on St. Bernard of Clairvaux and
Cardinals criticize Society of St. Pius X for plan to consecrate bishops without papal approval
Canon law prescribes the penalty of automatic excommunication for those who participate in episcopal consecrations unauthorized by Rome.
Varden: Don’t use the Gospel as a weapon
Opening the Vatican’s Lenten spiritual exercises, the Norwegian Cistercian bishop warned against weaponizing the Gospel in culture wars.
Pope says switch off smartphones to make ‘space for silence’ in Lent
At the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV also urged an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine as the war approaches its
Pope Leo XIV begins Lenten spiritual exercises led by Bishop Erik Varden
Bishop Erik Varden, a Cistercian from Trondheim, Norway, is leading the Lenten spiritual exercises for the Roman Curia,
Pope tells priests to use their brains, not AI, to write homilies
Here’s what Leo said in a private Q-and-A with priests this week. In a private exchange with priests
Thousands convene in Assisi to pray before bones of St. Francis on first day of historic viewing
Nearly 400,000 people are expected to venerate the saint’s relics while on public display through March 22. Hundreds
Pope Leo XIV: Freedom is fulfilled by saying yes to God
During a Lenten pastoral stop near Rome’s Termini station, the pope joked that he once considered joining the
Vatican to use AI to translate Masses at St. Peter’s into 60 languages in real time
Mass attendees at St. Peter’s Basilica will be able to understand the readings, chants, and prayers live and
The Pope’s Theologian
When Lent begins in the Vatican, the rhythm of life within the Apostolic Palace changes. The Holy Father
Windows of Life in Rome: Baby Boxes
Today, the Tiber River offers one of Rome’s most picturesque views. Tourists stroll along its banks, and locals
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