Head of Ukrainian Catholic Church meets with Pope Leo, calls Ukraine ‘wounded but alive’ February 13, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk spoke with Pope Leo at the Apostolic Palace Feb. 12, the second personal audience the prelate has had since meeting with the pope days after his election, said the UGCC press office in an update released shortly after the meeting.
Pope Leo appoints Vincentian sister as new deputy of Vatican press office February 13, 2026By OSV News Vatican News Filed Under: News, Press Release, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV has appointed Croatian Vincentian Sister Nina Benedikta Krapic as the deputy director of the Holy See Press Office.
Pope Leo XIV explains why Catholics fast during Lent February 13, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, Vatican, World News The ancient practice of fasting from food during Lent can free us from complacency and lead us to “hunger” for God, Pope Leo XIV said in his 2026 Lenten message.
Pope supports solidarity with immigrants in U.S.; Catholics must stand together, archbishop says February 12, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Bishops, Immigration and Migration, News, Vatican, World News All Catholics are called to stand together by reaching out to their brothers and sisters in the faith of all ethnicities, especially those of Hispanic heritage, Archbishop Alexander K. Sample of Portland, Ore., said.
Cardinal Fernández proposes path of theological dialogue with SSPX toward full communion February 12, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican’s doctrine chief proposed a path of theological dialogue with the Society of St. Pius X, the traditionalist Catholic group threatening to defy Rome by ordaining bishops without papal approval, during a meeting at the Vatican on Feb. 12.
Cuban bishops postpone ‘ad limina’ visit amid fuel shortage crisis February 12, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Caribbean, News, Vatican, World News The bishops of Cuba have postponed their planned “ad limina” visit to Rome after government authorities announced that airlines could no longer refuel due to U.S. tariff threats against countries supplying oil to the island nation.
Pope Leo XIV prays at Vatican’s Lourdes grotto for the sick on World Day of the Sick February 11, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Marian Devotion, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV prayed with the sick at the Lourdes grotto in the Vatican Gardens on Feb. 11, asking Our Lady of Lourdes to accompany all those who suffer in the world.
In a world of empty words, sacred Scripture offers nourishment, healing, pope says February 11, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Ignorance of sacred Scriptures is ignorance of Jesus Christ, Pope Leo XIV said during his weekly general audience.
Pope Leo XIV expected to visit Assisi during Year of St. Francis, archbishop says February 10, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: News, Saints, Vatican, World News The Italian hill town of Assisi is anticipating a visit from Pope Leo XIV during the special Jubilee Year of St. Francis as the city celebrates the 800th anniversary of the death of its most famous saint.
Vatican aid a sign of Pope Leo’s closeness to suffering Ukrainians, papal almoner says February 10, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News As a relentless winter descends upon wartorn Ukraine with temperatures dropping to 5 degrees Fahrenheit, the Holy See has intensified its humanitarian response to the nation’s energy and health crises.
Pope expected to visit Australia for 2028 International Eucharistic Congress, bishop says February 10, 2026By OSV News The Catholic Weekly Filed Under: Eucharist, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV is expected to visit Australia in 2028 to preside over the International Eucharistic Congress, an auxiliary bishop of Sydney has announced.
Security strains, political tensions cloud potential papal visit to Cameroon February 10, 2026By Ngala Killian Chimton OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Cameroon’s possible inclusion in the itinerary of Pope Leo XIV’s first African trip is drawing growing debate, as security concerns, political tensions and moral objections raise questions about whether the country is ready for a papal visit.
