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Pope appoints James Golka as new Archbishop of Denver, Colorado

Pope Leo XIV accepts the resignation of Bishop Samuel Joseph Aquila and appoints James R. Golka as the new Archbishop of Denver, Colorado in the United States.

From victim to witness: Bukuru Claude against human trafficking

Bukuru Claude, from Burundi, shares with Vatican News his experience of being trafficked and how today he works with Talitha Kum, to raise awareness and prevent other tragedies linked to this phenomenon.

Major Superiors meet in Angola: Consecrated Life walks with the local Church

The Regional Conference of Major Superiors of Southern Africa (RCMSSA) has concluded its Second General Assembly in Luanda, Angola, marking a renewed commitment to unity, mission, and collaboration among consecrated men and women in the region.

Talitha Kum Youth Ambassador: ‘Use all platforms to end trafficking'

Hailing from the southern African nation of Botswana, Lone Botshelo is in Rome to participate in an international gathering organized by the 'Talitha Kum' anti-trafficking network as it prepares to mark the annual 'International Day of Awareness and Prayer Against Human Trafficking' on 8 February.

Brazil: Sensitivity, love, patience for elderly cared for in body and soul

In a nursing home in southern Brazil, the Little Missionaries of Mary Immaculate bear witness to the value of live, the transformative power of loving hospitality, and attention to others’ needs, and they share their mission with a resident priest.

A new Statute for the John Paul II Foundation for the Sahel

In a Rescript, Leo XIV approves the new Statute of the John Paul II Foundation for the Sahel, established in 1984 to alleviate the suffering of those living in this region and affected by drought, desertification, and famine.

Vietnamese Church highlights vocation growth, calls for renewed missionary formation

With dozens of new transitional deacons ordained this year, Church leaders and commentators in Vietnam are emphasizing the need to transform abundant vocations into authentic missionary service.

Pope Leo meets Prime Minister of Republic of Albania

Pope Leo XIV receives the Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, Edi Rama, in the Vatican on Thursday.

Global aid experts strengthen outreach and advocacy efforts assisting children

Catholic leaders, religious congregations, humanitarian organizations, and child-protection experts from around the world meet in Rome to strengthen the Church’s response to the escalating world crises facing children.

Pope Leo issues letter on value of sport as Olympics begin

Ahead of the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games in northern Italy, Pope Leo XIV issues the letter 9;Life in Abundance9; on the value of sport.

Pope: Christian formation requires patience, accompaniment, safeguarding

Pope Leo XIV addresses the participants in the plenary assembly of the Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life, and stresses the importance of Christian formation, highlighting the need to prevent all forms of abuse.

Papua New Guinea: Franciscan Sisters of Mary share pastoral heart with the faithful

In the rugged terrain and remote communities of Papua New Guinea, geographical landscape often limits access to pastoral and social services. The Franciscan Sisters of Mary (FSM) offer a quiet and steadfast presence, making a profound difference in the pastoral life of the local Church.

Mozambique Floods: Gratitude to the Pope as Archbishop João Carlos suggests long-term solutions

“When we heard the words of the Holy Father, Pope Leo (during the Sunday Angelus), we all felt assured because we felt the solidarity and closeness of the Pope and of everyone here in Mozambique,” Archbishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes of Maputo Archdiocese has said. He made the remarks in an interview with Vatican News.

Pope’s February prayer intention: ‘For children with incurable diseases’

Pope Leo XIV releases his prayer intention for the month of Feburary, and invites Catholics to pray with him to recognize the face of God in every suffering child.

Cardinal Farrell: Local Church must help lay people with basic formation

Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life, opens the Dicastery9;s plenary assembly taking place this week in Rome with a call for local Churches to help lay people in basic formation and with the hope that World Meetings be 9;authentic experiences of encounter with Jesus.9;

Kenya’s Lenten campaign: A call to national renewal for equity and human dignity

As the Catholic Church prepares to enter the sacred season of Lent, which will commence on Ash Wednesday, 18 February, the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), through its Commission for the Promotion of Integral Human Development (CPIHD), Catholic Justice and Peace Department, has called for spiritual and social transformation and for the renewal of the nation.

Pope invites Eastern Orthodox priests and monks to 'grow in shared faith'

Addressing young priests and monks from the Eastern Orthodox Churches, Pope Leo XIV upholds their shared common heritage and encourages all efforts to support one another, 9;so that we may grow in our shared faith in Christ, who is the ultimate source of our peace.9;

‘Illuminated by a Hidden Glory’: Theme of Lenten Spiritual Exercises

The Lenten Spiritual Exercises for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, and head of Dicasteries will be preached by Trappist Bishop Erik Varden, scheduled for February 22-27.

Meeting scheduled between Society of St. Pius X and Prefect of the DDF

Responding to reporters9; questions, the Director of the Holy See Press Office explains that there will be an “informal and personal dialogue” between Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, and Father Davide Pagliarani, Superior General of the Priestly Society of St. Pius X.

Martyrdom of Fr Francesco Palliola remembered in Anniversary Mass

On the 378th anniversary of his martyrdom, the Diocese of Dipolog in the Philippines commemorates Fr. Francesco Palliola with a Eucharistic celebration and welcomes positive developments in his cause for canonization.

Zayed Award for Human Fraternity honours peace, education, humanitarian commitment

The prize giving ceremony of the seventh edition of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity takes place in Abu Dhabi, recognising initiatives and individuals working to advance peace, human dignity, and solidarity across divides.

Nigeria: Religious men and women navigate faith and culture

On 2 February 2026, religious priests and sisters from 28 congregations gathered at the Assumpta Cathedral Owerri to celebrated World Day for Consecrated Life. Nigeria’s Metropolitan Archbishop of Owerri Archdiocese, Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, challenged the religious gathered to return to the radical simplicity and detachment that originally defined their commitment to Christ.

Pope Leo XIV’s calendar of celebrations through Easter

The Vatican releases the calendar for Pope Leo XIV’s liturgical celebrations through Easter, which includes his five scheduled visits to parishes in Rome.

Contacts continue between Holy See and Society of St. Pius X

In response to questions from the press, the Director of the Holy See Press Office underlines that talks continue between the Society of St. Pius X and the Holy See, following the announcement of episcopal ordinations scheduled for July.

Pope at Audience: Read Word of God in historical context to avoid fundamentalism

During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV warns against 'fundamentalist or spiritualist readings' of Scripture, and upholds the Church9;s mission to proclaim the Word of God in language that touches human hearts.

Restoration work begins on Michelangelo's 'Last Judgment'

Michelangelo’s 9;Last Judgment9; is set to undergo approximately three month of restoration work. The Sistine Chapel will remain open during the intervention.

Cardinal Roche: St. John Henry Newman, an example of the search for truth

The Prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments comments on St. John Henry Newman9;s inscription in the General Roman Calendar with the rank of optional memorial.

St. John Henry Newman inscribed in the General Roman Calendar with memorial on October 9

The Dicastery of Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments releases a decree on Tuesday, February 3, in which Pope Leo XIV inscribes the Doctor of the Church, St. John Henry Newman, in the General Roman Calendar.

Pope to religious: Even where weapons roar, you are witnesses to Jesus

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass on the 30th World Day for Consecrated Life, praising consecrated men and women for living out their steadfast faith even in the most difficult of circumstances, and inviting them to be 9;leavens of peace9; and 9;signs of hope.9;

Irish abuse victim encounters Pope Leo: ‘He felt my pain’

Pope Leo XIV meets with David Ryan, a former student at Blackrock College in Ireland, and listens to his story of the abuse he and his late brother, Mark, endured at the Catholic secondary school.