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Zambia’s Catholic Bishops urge priests and faithful to steer clear of partisan politics
Posted on 02/3/2026 06:32 AM ()
As Zambia prepares for the August Presidential and General Elections, the Catholic Bishops have issued a Pastoral Letter advising politicians, the faithful, and all Zambians of goodwill to work towards creating a peaceful and civil electoral environment. Zambian Bishops have pledged that the Church will remain non-partisan, asserting, “Church premises must not be used for political campaigns.”
St. John Henry Newman inscribed in the General Roman Calendar with memorial on October 9
Posted on 02/3/2026 05:30 AM ()
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.
Cardinal Roche: St. John Henry Newman, an example of the search for truth
Posted on 02/3/2026 05:05 AM ()
The Prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments comments on St. John Henry Newman's inscription in the General Roman Calendar with the rank of optional memorial.
Ukraine: Joint aid efforts by Knights of Columbus and Order of Malta
Posted on 02/3/2026 02:49 AM ()
Two major Christian charitable communities - the Knights of Columbus and the Order of Malta - have pooled their resources to improve and reinforce humanitarian aid to those in need in war-struck Ukraine.
Irish abuse victim encounters Pope Leo: ‘He felt my pain’
Posted on 02/2/2026 13:17 PM ()
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.
Pope to religious: Even where weapons roar, you are witnesses to Jesus
Posted on 02/2/2026 11:13 AM ()
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 'leavens of peace' and 'signs of hope.'
Russia confirms new peace talks with Ukraine despite deadly drone attacks
Posted on 02/2/2026 10:14 AM ()
Russia confirms that a new round of U.S.-mediated peace talks will be held with Ukraine this week in Abu Dhabi after a brief pause amid concerns over the human cost of a war in which combined military casualties on both sides are estimated to be approaching two million.
Gaza: Rafah Crossing opens two years on
Posted on 02/2/2026 08:50 AM ()
Israel reopens Gaza’s Rafah Crossing to Egypt, but restrictions remain. The full reopening of the Rafah crossing was part of the first phase of the US-brokered ceasefire agreement that went into effect in mid-October on condition that all living and deceased Hamas-held hostages were returned to Israel.
Pope Leo receives the President of the Republic of Portugal
Posted on 02/2/2026 07:44 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV receives the President of the Republic of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, in the Vatican on Monday morning.
Pope’s Peace Day message emphasizes restorative approach to peacebuilding
Posted on 02/2/2026 07:27 AM ()
Throughout the United States, the Catholic Church is using restorative approaches to transform historical injustices, respond to crime and incarceration in communities, and as a practical tool to heal wounds of division at the local and diocesan level, according to the Executive Director of Catholic Mobilizing Network.