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Pope entrusts families of Swiss fire victims to Our Lady of Sorrows (Dicastery for Communication)

Pope Leo XIV sent a message to an ecumenical prayer vigil for the victims of the Crans-Montana bar fire in Switzerland, which took place on January 1 and left 40 dead and 116 injured.

“In these hours, when your souls are afflicted not only by suffering, but also by incomprehension and the feeling of abandonment, I can only entrust you to the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, who holds you close to her heart and invites you to look with her to the Cross, one which her beloved Jesus also suffered and gave his life,” Pope Leo said in his message, dated January 28 and released on February 1.

“On the Cross, the Son of God—God in person—wished to share in what you are experiencing today,” the Pope added. “He will also share with you his glorious and blessed resurrection. For Jesus is truly risen!”

The Pontiff previously mourned the loss of life in the fire and met with families of the victims.

Vatican newspaper laments 'terrible situation' in Myanmar, 5 years after coup (CWN)

The Vatican newspaper lamented conditions in Myanmar, five years after a coup d’état brought to an end a decade of democratic rule in the Southeast Asian nation.

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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.