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• Lenten Retreat Preacher opens Spiritual Exercises in the Vatican

  The Lenten Spiritual Exercises for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, and heads of Dicasteries open on Sunday afternoon with the meditation of Trappist Bishop Erik Varden on the theme of “Entering Lent.”

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• The suspended lives of Ukrainian refugees

  Four years into the conflict, around ten million Ukrainians live away from their homes. Among the internally displaced and refugees abroad, the need for humanitarian assistance is growing, while economic and psychological difficulties are increasing. Despite everything, the desire to return home remains strong.

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• Pope to Salesians: Continue your service in areas of poverty and war

  After celebrating Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Castro Pretorio neighborhood in Rome, Pope Leo XIV met with members of the community founded by Saint John Bosco, to whom the parish is entrusted, expressing appreciation for their service towards young people, especially foreigners.

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• Pope Leo: Peace is urgently needed, requiring responsible decisions

  After the Angelus prayer, the Pope strongly renewed his appeal for the silencing of arms and the cessation of bombings. "Let an immediate ceasefire be reached, and let dialogue be strengthened to pave the way toward peace," said the Pope, marking four years since the start of the war against Ukraine. Peace cannot be postponed, he emphasized: "Every war is truly a wound inflicted upon the entire human family; it leaves in its wake death, devastation and a trail of pain that marks generations."

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• Pope at Angelus: This Lent, make your life a unique masterpiece

  During his Sunday Angelus address on this first Sunday of Lent, Pope Leo XIV says the Lenten season offers the faithful the opportunity to let the Lord cleanse them, cooperate better with God, and, in doing so, craft their lives as unique masterpieces.

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• Invitation to the 2026 International Congress
  15 February 2026
• Lent 2026
  12 February 2026
• Pastors’ College, Pastors’ School, and New Board of Directors
  05 February 2026
• The Pastor General’s Agenda
  31 January 2026
• Mathiyas Gundiya Ordained a Priest
  14 January 2026