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Read more: The historic pontificate of Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo laments rising US-Cuba tensions, calls for ‘sincere’ dialogue

by Gina Christian

Pope Leo XIV has called for “a sincere and effective dialogue” between the U.S. and Cuba in remarks delivered after he led the Angelus prayer Feb. 1.

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Feb. 1, 2026
Pope welcomes new Marian mosaic, St. Rose of Lima statue in Vatican Gardens
Washington Roundup: Shutdown negotiations on ICE; bishops praise new Mexico City Policy; and more
Corpus Christi, Texas, welcomes Bishop Mario Avilés, its new shepherd
Pew analysis shows ‘no clear evidence’ Christian revival in UK

U.S. Church

‘Radical’ abortion amendment passes Virginia General Assembly despite pro-life advocacy

by Lily Nguyen | The Catholic Virginian

The Virginia General Assembly has sent a sweeping amendment enshrining a “fundamental right” to abortion in the Constitution of Virginia to a statewide referendum on the November ballot.

New book aims to help women find fruitfulness amid struggles with infertility

Nun says Passionist vocation a ‘symphony’ of many instruments creating ‘one beautiful melody’

As Cardinal Pierre turns 80, what comes next?

Science teacher honors Challenger crew’s memory by encouraging curiosity, resilience, faith

Chesterton Schools Network aims to add 22 schools worldwide this year

Trump administration asks federal court to pause Louisiana’s abortion pill challenge

World

Amid UK–China talks, Jimmy Lai’s daughter finds hope in faith, calls for his release

by Paulina Guzik

The British prime minister began his official visit to China on Jan. 28, amid calls to press on human rights issues with China’s President Xi Jinping, including the …

Deadly violence in Minneapolis tied to ICE agents is ‘unacceptable,’ top cardinal says
Spanish bishops back historic plan on migrants’ status; Church in Italy mourns 380 lost at sea
South Sudan bishops warn of genocide, plead for peace as fears of a full-scale war grow
First woman to lead Church of England in its history confirmed in ceremony
Cardinal Woelki says he is finished with German Synodal Way, will skip sixth assembly

Mexico’s bishops call for peace efforts after soccer field massacre claims 11 lives

Cardinal Parolin meets with Danish king, prime minister amid tensions over Greenland

Pope Leo: Let us raise our voices for peace

Vatican

Skiing came to Central Europe thanks to an adventurous priest, Catholic newspaper says

by Carol Glatz

Opinion

The grandparent shortage

by Greg Erlandson

What does Christianity have to say about the Olympics?

by Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki

Kneeling in the pigpen: Human connection in the age of efficiency

by Leonard J. DeLorenzo

Reviews

Hamnet

by John Mulderig
‘Offer It Up’ explores finding grace in the pain of chronic illness
Fathom Entertainment encores Lord of the Rings trilogy
‘Knives Out’ discovers the strange, attractive light of the Christian story
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