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John Paul II Foundation for the Sahel is ‘bearer of hope’ for communities

The John Paul II Foundation for the Sahel holds a review in Senegal after Pope Leo XIV approved its new Statute, with Sr. Alessandra Smerilli praising the Foundation’s projects as “bearers of hope” for local communities.

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European Bishops unite in Lenten prayer for war victims and peace

This Lent, the Council of European Bishops' Conferences (CCEE) is again organizing Masses in European Churches to implore peace and to remember war victims as part of its 'Eucharistic Chain' initiative.

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Cardinal Parolin: Organ donation is an act of love that trascends death

Cardinal Pietro Parolin visits the new dialysis unit at the Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital and speaks at a conference titled "The Culture of Giving", affirming that every contribution becomes “providence passing through human hands.”

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Thai Church centers deaf ministry as core pastoral mission

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Thailand holds its annual retreat for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, expressing the Church's desire to make the Gospel accessible to all people.

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Siberian Christians of various denominations unite to serve the homeless

Since 2020, Christians from Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant communities in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk have joined forces to organize daily meals for the homeless. For all members of this ecumenical team, including the Sisters of Mercy of St. Charles Borromeo, their motto has become: “Mercy is not about pity, but about help.”

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Vatican unveils initiatives to mark 400th anniversary of St. Peter’s Basilica

Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica, announces initiatives for the imminent 400th anniversary of the Basilica’s dedication, including a multilingual platform for pilgrims, access to previously inaccessible areas, and the launch of the new ‘Michelangelus’ font.

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Daughters of St Paul celebrate 50 years of presence in Kenya

On 15 February 2026, the Daughters of St Paul began their year-long 50th anniversary celebrations in Kenya with a solemn Eucharistic celebration at Consolata Shrine, Westlands, Nairobi, led by Archbishop Philip Anyolo and concelebrated by Auxiliary Bishop-Elect of Kisumu Archdiocese, Fr Vincent Ouma Odundo.

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St. Daniel: Saint of the Day for Monday, February 16, 2026

Died in 309, He and four companions, Elias, Isaias, Jeremy and Samuel were Egyptians who visited Christians condemned to work in the mines of Cilicia during Maximus persecution, to comfort them. Apprehended at the gates of Caesarea, Palestine, they were brought before the governor, Firmilian and accused of being Christians. They were all tortured and then beheaded. When Porphyry, a servant of St. Pamphilus demanded that the bodies be buried, he was tortured and then burned to death when it was ...

Pope: Civil harmony allows poor to find welcome, services to reach all

At an audience with Italian Prefects, Pope Leo XIV invites civil servants to uphold the good of the nation, so that all people may benefit from the rule of law and equal access to government services.

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UN: Israel blocked three aid missions as Gaza crisis persists

The United Nations said that its teams attempted to coordinate eight humanitarian missions last week and five were fully facilitated.

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