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Pope Leo: ‘Be Nourished and Enlightened by Communion With Jesus’

Elisabetta Trevisan
Pope Leo waves to the faithful as he gives his Angelus address on Feb. 8, 2026.

‘After proclaiming the Beatitudes, Jesus addresses those who put them into practice, saying that thanks to them the earth is no longer the same and the world is no longer in darkness,’ the Pope reminded the faithful.

Pope Leo XIV: Peace Begins With Dignity, Not Weapons

A close-up of ‘Let the Oppressed Go Free,’ a sculpture of St. Josephine Bakhita by artist Timothy Schmalz

In a message for the Church’s Feb. 8 World Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, the Pope warns that conflict and inequality fuel exploitation.

The Faithful 11: Meet the Patriots and Seahawks Playing for Christ This Super Bowl Sunday

Robert Gauthier
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) thanks God after his touchdown in the fourth quarter during the AFC wild card game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the New England Patriots at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

From pro-life witness, a pre-Super Bowl elopement, and moments of faith lived on and off the field, here are 11 players to watch this Sunday.

Archbishop Ronald Hicks Takes Helm of Archdiocese of New York

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Archbishop Ronald Hicks delivers the homily at his installation Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral on Feb. 6, 2026.

Addressing his new flock directly, Archbishop Hicks said, ‘I desire to follow the heart of Christ, to be a good shepherd. I come to walk with you, to serve you, and to proclaim Jesus Christ to you.’