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Catholic Schools Week: Old-School Education Works in a New-Tech Age

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Candlemas Is Making a Comeback, With a Mexican Twist

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Meet the Bishop of Taiwan’s Silicon Valley

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February papal prayer intention: for children with incurable diseases (Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network)

The Pope’s February 2026 prayer intention, disseminated by the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network, is “let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.”

Pope reflects on the Beatitudes, 'lights that the Lord kindles in the darkness of history' (CWN)

Pope Leo XIV said today that the Beatitudes are “lights that the Lord kindles in the darkness of history, revealing the plan of salvation that the Father accomplishes through the Son, with the power of the Holy Spirit.”

Pope Leo calls for dialogue between Cuba, United States amid mounting tensions (CWN)

Pope Leo XIV today called for “sincere and effective dialogue” between Cuba and the United States amid mounting tensions.

Feb. 1 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sunday

From the Gospel for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A: Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. (Matt 5:10-12).