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Pope Leo’s liturgical celebrations for February, March, and Holy Week

The Vatican has published the schedule of liturgies that Pope Leo XIV will celebrate in February, March, and the beginning of April, which includes the start of Lent, Holy Week, and Easter.

Bishop offers guidance amid ‘staggering’ mental health crisis, especially among the young

In a recent pastoral letter, Bishop Michael Burbidge addressed what he sees as a “crisis” in mental health among Catholics, especially the young, and seeks to remove stigma over seeking help.

Pope warns against new arms race

At his general audience, Pope Leo XIV appealed for renewed nuclear arms-control efforts and asked Catholics to proclaim the Gospel in ways that speak to people’s real lives.

Catholic colleges among best and worst for pro-life support, report finds

Some Catholic colleges ranked among the best for pro-life support for women, while others were among the worst for their ties to abortion clinics, according to a new report.

International Religious Freedom Summit co-chairs assess current state of global religious liberty

As the sixth annual International Religious Freedom Summit wrapped up in Washington, D.C., the organization’s co-chairs addressed the current state of global religious liberty.

U.S. solicitor general backs Colorado Catholics in dispute over universal preschool program

The United States solicitor general urged the Supreme Court to stop Colorado from excluding Catholic schools from the state’s universal preschool (UPK) program.

Bishops warn that Cuba risks social chaos if urgent changes are not made

The Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cuba warned that the country risks descending into social chaos and violence if urgent structural changes are not made.

This is the pope’s prayer intention for the month of February

Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of February is for children with incurable diseases.

Pope Leo appoints Sister Raffaella Petrini as a member of Commission on Reserved Matters

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Sister Raffaella Petrini as a member of the Commission for Reserved Matters, which is responsible for awarding financial contracts in confidential areas of the Vatican.

Rome events to highlight World Day Against Human Trafficking

From Feb. 4–8, the Catholic Church will mobilize with a series of activities in Rome in support of human dignity and peace.