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24/02/2026

Varden to the Roman Curia: ‘It is tempting to think we must keep up with the world’s fashions. It is, I’d say, a dubious procedure.’

Bishop Erik Varden offered the Roman Curia the fifth meditation of the Lenten Spiritual Exercises at the Vatican

24/02/2026

«What do you fancy yourself as, you smatterer?». Bishop Varden preaches to the Pope and focuses on the theme of freedom.

Fourth meditation for the Pope and the Roman Curia. Mons. Varden preaches the Lenten spiritual exercises.

23/02/2026

Spiritual Exercises. Bishop Varden warns against "viewing religion as an insurance policy"

Pope Leo XIV and the Roman Curia have listened to the third meditation of the Lenten Spiritual Exercises preached by Bishop Varden.

23/02/2026

Spiritual Exercises. Varden to the Curia: "Let us undertake a Lenten exodus from self-centredness and pride"

This morning, the Holy Father took part in Bishop Varden's second meditation at the Spiritual Exercises.

22/02/2026

Spiritual Exercises. Bishop Varden: “It is important to correct mistaken ideas not just by wan outrage, but by teaching the terms of authentic spiritual warfare.”

The Spiritual Exercises for Pope Leo XIV and the Roman Curia have begun in the Pauline Chapel of the Apostolic Palace.

19/02/2026

Leo XIV to young priests: «Do not run the risk of quickly exhausting your energies, accumulating frustration, and falling into solitude»

In the Paul VI Hall, the meeting with the clergy of Rome: the Pope sets out clear priorities on evangelisation, communion and young people; while a...

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