Vatican & World News

-       The Pope sends a letter to Cardinal Michael Czerny, his special envoy for the 34th World Day of the Sick celebration on 11 February. -       A Talitha Kum Youth Ambassador from Botswana speaks about the urgency of confronting modern slavery through faith, creativity, and digital advocacy. -       The Prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints presides over a beatification Mass for the Servant of God, Salvador Valera Perra, in Spain.

-   Pope Leo’s prayer intentions for February are released. -   South Sudan faces the consequences of violence, as renewed fighting has forced the UN to suspend vital food deliveries in parts of the country. -   The Pope encourages young priests and monks from the Eastern Orthodox Churches to work toward unity and in charity.

-   Pope Leo XIV renews his appeal for prayer and solidarity with the people of Ukraine. -   The Pope also issues a message for the World Day of Human Fraternity.  -   Michelangelo’s Last Judgment is set to undergo around three months of restoration work.

-   Pope Leo offers comfort to Crans-Montana fire victims one month after the tragedy -   Gaza’s Rafah crossing opens for the first time since the beginning of the war -   Ukrainian mediators postpone peace talks amid continuing Russian strikes

-   Pope Leo XIV encourages the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith to renew efforts to facilitate the transmission of the faith -   The President of the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ conference calls for a Holy Hour for Peace in the midst of the current climate of fear and polarisation in the nation -   A new study shows that Climate Change is a major factor in deadly floods and landslides sweeping Southern Africa