Russia confirms new peace talks with Ukraine despite deadly drone attacks
February 2, 2026
Russia confirms that a new round of U.S.-mediated peace talks will be held with Ukraine this week in Abu Dhabi after a brief pause amid concerns over the human cost of a war in which combined military casualties on both sides are estimated to be approaching two million.
St. Mark Catholic Church Lenten Reconciliations Tuesday March 24, 2026 6:30 p.m.
March and Vigil for Human Life and an End to Mass Deportations
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- All baptized Christians share in the Church's mission and, guided by the Holy Spirit, are fit for renewing and building up the Church, Pope Leo XIV said at his weekly general audience.
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Marking the two weeks since the U.S. and Israel launched their first attacks on Iran and since the Israeli military resumed strikes in Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire.
ROME (CNS) -- Believing problems and differences can be resolved with war is absurd, Pope Leo XIV said, chastising those who use God's name in their dark and deadly pursuits.
VATICAN CITY (CNS) --The Catholic Church is made up of diverse people who are united by their faith in Christ and are called to welcome all of humanity, Pope Leo XIV said during his weekly general audience.
ROME (CNS) -- Every Catholic parish needs to show that Jesus, who promises a just, true and full life, is always near, Pope Leo XIV said.
En la Misa de la XXX Jornada Mundial de la Vida Consagrada, celebrada en la Basílica de San Pedro, León XIV explica que la vida religiosa, «con su sereno desapego de todo lo transitorio, enseña la inseparabilidad entre el más auténtico cuidado de las realidades terrenas y la amorosa esperanza en las eternas».
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Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass on the 30th World Day for Consecrated Life, praising consecrated men and women for living out their steadfast faith even in the most difficult of circumstances, and inviting them to be 'leavens of peace' and 'signs of hope.'
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