St. John Henry Newman is added to the General Roman Calendar: What does it mean?
The English saint, proclaimed a doctor of the Church by Pope Leo XIV in November 2025, is honored every Oct. 9.
Day: February 5, 2026
Feb. 4 Wednesday of the Fourth Week in Ordinary Time, Weekday
The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Jane (or Joan) de Valois (1464-1505), Queen of France, foundress of the Order of the Most Holy Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, renowned for her piety and special participation in the sufferings of the Cross. She was canonized by Pope Pius XII in 1950.
Monastic-style retreat planned for pope and Roman Curia at start of Lent
A week of spiritual exercises for Pope Leo XIV and the Roman Curia at the start of Lent will take on a distinctly monastic character, with the retreat returning to the Apostolic Palace but relocating to the Renaissance-era Pauline Chapel, decorated with frescoes by Michelangelo. In previous years, the retreat was held in the palace’s … Read more
Pope Leo’s liturgical celebrations for February, March, and Holy Week
The Vatican has published the schedule of liturgies that Pope Leo XIV will celebrate in February, March, and the beginning of April, a period that includes the start of Lent and the preparation for Holy Week and Easter. According to the calendar published by the Office of Liturgical Celebrations, the pontiff will begin his pastoral … Read more