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  1. From the Church and the Pope

“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.

“The Lord’s birth is the birth of peace”

From the Church and the Pope 12/25/2025

On Christmas day, Pope Leo XIV spoke about Christ, who is our peace, and imparted the traditional “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing.

“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.

Pope's Prayer Intention for January 2026

From the Church and the Pope 01/09/2026

With the first prayer intention of the year, Pope Leo XIV invites us to rediscover the transforming power of God’s Word, the Word in which “we find the light that guides our steps.”

eBook: “The enchanting image of the Christmas crèche”

From the Church and the Pope 12/24/2025

Apostolic letter of Pope Francis on the meaning and significance of the Nativity scene. Given in Greccio, at the Shrine of the Nativity, on 1 December 2019.

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.

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.

“We are absorbed by many activities”

From the Church and the Pope 12/17/2025
Catechesis on hope: "Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also"

In his 17 December general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about Easter as the refuge of the restless heart.

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