vatican news NewsPress ReleaseVaticanWorld News Pope Leo appoints Vincentian sister as new deputy of Vatican press office OSV NewsFebruary 13, 20262 min read Pope Leo XIV has appointed Croatian Vincentian Sister Nina Benedikta Krapic as the deputy director of the Holy See Press Office. FeatureLentNewsVaticanWorld News Pope Leo XIV explains why Catholics fast during Lent Courtney MaresFebruary 13, 20264 min read 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. BishopsImmigration and MigrationNewsVaticanWorld News Pope supports solidarity with immigrants in U.S.; Catholics must stand together, archbishop says Carol GlatzFebruary 12, 20265 min read 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. BishopsNewsVaticanWorld News Cardinal Fernández proposes path of theological dialogue with SSPX toward full communion Courtney MaresFebruary 12, 20262 min read 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. Conflict in the CaribbeanNewsVaticanWorld News Cuban bishops postpone ‘ad limina’ visit amid fuel shortage crisis Junno Arocho EstevesFebruary 12, 20262 min read 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. FeatureMarian DevotionNewsVaticanWorld News Pope Leo XIV prays at Vatican’s Lourdes grotto for the sick on World Day of the Sick Courtney MaresFebruary 11, 20263 min read 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. NewsVaticanWorld News In a world of empty words, sacred Scripture offers nourishment, healing, pope says Carol GlatzFebruary 11, 20264 min read Ignorance of sacred Scriptures is ignorance of Jesus Christ, Pope Leo XIV said during his weekly general audience. NewsSaintsVaticanWorld News Pope Leo XIV expected to visit Assisi during Year of St. Francis, archbishop says Courtney MaresFebruary 10, 20264 min read 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. FeatureNewsVaticanWar in UkraineWorld News Vatican aid a sign of Pope Leo’s closeness to suffering Ukrainians, papal almoner says Junno Arocho EstevesFebruary 10, 20264 min read 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. EucharistNewsVaticanWorld News Pope expected to visit Australia for 2028 International Eucharistic Congress, bishop says OSV NewsFebruary 10, 20264 min read Pope Leo XIV is expected to visit Australia in 2028 to preside over the International Eucharistic Congress, an auxiliary bishop of Sydney has announced. Previous 1 … 9 10 11 … 327 Next