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The Leo Chronicles: Africa
The Leo Chronicles: Gabby honors the women of Africa.
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US Catholic bishops have spoken out about racism. Have they spoken up for women?
Phyllis Zagano asks: Have you heard any U.S. bishops defending women against Kid Rock or Trump or Bad Bunny? Are they cowed into submission by the false notion that women do …
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Salvadoran math teacher marvels at opportunity to read at NY archbishop’s installation Mass
Ronald Hicks said, ” ‘I need you to do this,’ ” said Samuel Jiménez. “And that’s why I’m here.”
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Pope calls for global, preventive approach to health care; decries bombing of hospitals (Dicastery for Communication)
In an address to members of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Pope Leo XIV spoke about the importance of a global, preventive approach to health care. The academy’s 2026 plenary …
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Promote public order and act with integrity, Pope tells Italy’s prefects (Dicastery for Communication)
In a February 16 audience, Pope Leo XIV encouraged Italy’s prefects to promote public order and act with integrity. “By overseeing social harmony, the Prefect contributes to safeguarding the indispensable …
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Pope Leo: God’s commandments are not oppression, but liberation (CWN)
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Sunday evening Mass at a Roman parish (video) and emphasized that God’s commandments are not a source of oppression, but rather a condition of liberation and …
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Pope visits Roman parish, meets with young, elderly, parish council (CWN)
Pope Leo XIV conducted his first visit to a parish in the Diocese of Rome on the afternoon of February 15 and addressed young people, the elderly and persons with …
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Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time
R. (12a) Blessed the man you instruct, O Lord.Blessed the man whom you instruct, O LORD,whom by your law you teach,Giving him rest from evil days. R. Blessed the man you …
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St. Anthony of Padua—Happy the man whose words issue from the Holy Spirit and not from himself.
Happy the man whose words issue from the Holy Spirit and not from himself. — St. Anthony of Padua
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Feb. 17 Tuesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time; Opt Mem of the Seven Holy Founders of the Servite Order; Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, Opt. Mem.
It is also the day before Ash Wednesday, called Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday. Traditionally, it is the last day for Christians to indulge before the sober weeks of fasting …