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US Bishops call expiration of New START Treaty ‘unacceptable'
Posted on 02/4/2026 05:42 AM ()
Ahead of the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the President of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, urges policymakers to "courageously pursue diplomatic negotiations to maintain New START’s limits."
Pope calls for prayers for Ukraine, renewed commitment to nuclear disarmament
Posted on 02/4/2026 04:34 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV asks for prayers for the people of Ukraine, who continue to suffer the consequences of war exacerbated by freezing temperatures, and appeals for a renewed international commitment against the proliferation of nuclear weapons, as the New START treaty is due to expire.
Contacts continue between Holy See and Society of St. Pius X
Posted on 02/4/2026 03:24 AM ()
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
Posted on 02/4/2026 03:21 AM ()
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV warns against "fundamentalist or spiritualist readings" of Scripture, and upholds the Church's mission to proclaim the Word of God in language that touches human hearts.
Restoration work begins on Michelangelo's 'Last Judgment'
Posted on 02/4/2026 00:57 AM ()
Michelangelo’s 'Last Judgment' is set to undergo approximately three months of restoration work, but the Sistine Chapel will remain open during the intervention.
Philippine bishops urge stronger diocesan action against trafficking
Posted on 02/3/2026 09:33 AM ()
Ahead of the "International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking", the Philippine bishops are calling for stronger diocesan structures to combat the scourge and warn that the country is suffering from multiple forms of exploitation.
South Sudan: Almost half a million children in danger of malnutrition
Posted on 02/3/2026 09:11 AM ()
With the violence escalating, UNICEF reports that more than 450,000 children are currently at risk of acute malnutrition in South Sudan. The organization's representative in the country appeals for “rapid, unimpeded, and safe access for humanitarian aid and workers to reach highly vulnerable displaced groups.”
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.”
Pope Leo XIV’s calendar of celebrations through Easter
Posted on 02/3/2026 06:29 AM ()
The Vatican releases the calendar for Pope Leo XIV’s liturgical celebrations through Easter, which includes his five scheduled visits to parishes in Rome.
Nearly 1,000 feared missing in latest migrant tragedy
Posted on 02/3/2026 06:06 AM ()
An Italian aid group says that scores of people are unaccounted for after many boats left during a fierce storm.