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  1. From the Church and the Pope

“The Church is the mystery made perceptible”

From the Church and the Pope 02/18/2026
Documents of Vatican Council II (Lumen Gentium: the mystery of the Church, sacrament of union)

In his 18 February general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Lumen gentium” and the mystery of the Church, sacrament of union with God and the unity of all humanity.

“Sacred Scripture is the word of God in human words”

From the Church and the Pope 02/04/2026
Documents of Vatican Council II (Dei Verbum: the Word of God in human words)

In his 4 February general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Dei Verbum” and the relationship between the divine Author and the human authors of Sacred Scripture.

Resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

From the Church and the Pope 01/16/2026
Resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins on 18 January, culminating in the feast of the conversion of St. Paul on 25 January.

Message from the Pope for Lent 2026

From the Church and the Pope 02/14/2026

The Holy Father invites us to look at Lent as a season of listening and fasting in community. “Lent is a time in which the Church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in our faith and keep our hearts from being consumed by the anxieties and distractions of daily life.”

“The Word of God is a living reality”

From the Church and the Pope 01/28/2026
Documents of Vatican Council II (Dei Verbum: Scripture and Tradition)

In his 28 January general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Dei Verbum” and the relationship between Sacred Scripture and Tradition.

“Only when we speak with God can we also speak about Him”

From the Church and the Pope 01/14/2026
Documents of Vatican Council II (Dei Verbum: God speaks to men as friends)

In his 14 January general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Dei Verbum” and the way Jesus Christ transforms our relationship with God.

“Christ is the living Word of the Father”

From the Church and the Pope 02/11/2026
Documents of Vatican Council II (Dei Verbum: the Word of God in the life of the Church)

In his 11 February general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Dei Verbum” and the Word of God in the life of the Church.

“Jesus Christ reveals the Father with his own humanity”

From the Church and the Pope 01/21/2026
Documents of Vatican Council II (Dei Verbum: Jesus reveals the Father)

In his 21 January general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued the catechetical cycle on the Second Vatican Council, speaking about the dogmatic constitution “Dei Verbum” and the way Jesus Christ reveals the Father.

Vatican Council II: “The polar star guiding the Church’s journey”

From the Church and the Pope 01/07/2026
Documents of Vatican Council II: Welcoming the rich tradition of the Church

In his 7 January general audience, Pope Leo XIV began a new catechetical cycle dedicated to the Second Vatican Council.

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