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The Himalayan nation heads to the polls March 5 in its first parliamentary elections since deadly youth-led protests toppled the government last September. A leading Catholic prelate in Nepal has called on the country’s people [...]

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Norwegian Cistercian Bishop Erik Varden opened the Vatican’s annual Lenten spiritual exercises for the Roman Curia by urging Christians to resist using the Gospel as a political weapon and to measure authentic faith by fidelity to [...]

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On Sunday, February 22, 2026, Mexico’s armed forces staged an operation to capture Nemesio Oseguera “El Mencho,” leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Mexico’s largest organized crime entity. The criminal was taken prisoner but died of his injuries. As a result, members of the cartel blockaded roads with burning vehicles and engaged in violent Read More…

Violence in Mexico: The Church calls for prayers and unity

Gov. Jim Pillen of Nebraska talks to EWTN News about his Catholic faith, events that have shaped his life, the pro-life cause, immigration, and America’s 250th anniversary. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gov. Jim Pillen of Nebraska [...]

Bishop Erik Varden, a Cistercian from Trondheim, Norway, is leading the Lenten spiritual exercises for the Roman Curia, which are taking place Feb. 22–27 at the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV began a Lenten retreat with [...]

Sometimes the spiritual life can seem boring, as we do not physically see any material benefits to the hard work we are doing following God’s will. It can seem as though we are not doing anything and that our prayers and sacrifices are simply disappearing into thin air. It’s one of the difficulties of the Read More…

This is a beautiful way to imagine your spiritual life

In a note sent to bishops globally, Pope Leo XIV invited them to embed Vatican News’ new video widget on the websites of dioceses, parishes, and Catholic organizations. The tool, he wrote, is designed as “a tool for evangelization” and an opportunity “to create a network and exchange gifts between Rome and the Church in Read More…

Vatican launches video widget for dioceses with note from Leo