The President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Ethiopia issues a pastoral message urging Catholics and people of good will to embrace a profound interior conversion through prayer, fasting, and works of charity during the 2026 Lenten season.
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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.
About 600 participants from 10 pastoral centers come together in Siem Reap, Cambodia for the first pastoral gathering of clergy, religious, and lay leaders for “communion, mission and shared service”.
Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore releases a pastoral letter inviting Americans to thank God for their nation while working for political renewal.
The Roman parish of Santa Maria Regina Pacis in Ostia Lido, in the southwestern area of the city, will be the first to receive a pastoral visit from Pope Leo XIV, marking a special moment for the local Catholic community. The Pope is scheduled to visit the parish on Sunday 15 February.
Over the weekend, as the International Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking was observed, sociologist Roger Dayamba, a member of the Pan-African Network of Catholic Theology and Pastoral Care (PACTPAN), shared with Vatican News what he described as perilous links between security crises, family pressures, the quest for survival, and trafficking networks in Burkina Faso.
In the rugged terrain and remote communities of Papua New Guinea, geographical landscape often limits access to pastoral and social services. The Franciscan Sisters of Mary (FSM) offer a quiet and steadfast presence, making a profound difference in the pastoral life of the local Church.
As Zambia prepares for the August Presidential and General Elections, the Catholic Bishops have issued a Pastoral Letter advising politicians, the faithful, and all Zambians of goodwill to work towards creating a peaceful and civil electoral environment. Zambian Bishops have pledged that the Church will remain non-partisan, asserting, “Church premises must not be used for political campaigns.”
Pope Leo XIV urges the bishops of Peru to renew their commitment to unity, fidelity to the Gospel, and pastoral closeness, as they face the challenges of evangelisation in today’s world. He also recalls his personal pastoral experience in the nation and admits that Peru has “a special place in my heart.”
In a message to the Bishops of Central Africa, Pope Leo XIV recognizes the great challenges the pastors in their region face, and emphasizes that “faced with the evils that undermine society,” including tribalism, interethnic conflicts, wars, and family divisions, “the Gospel calls for reconciliation and the pacification of hearts.”
