Starting Seven: February 4, 2026

Papal audience
Interfaith dialogue
Bishop appointment
Author

Luke Coppen

Published

February 4, 2026

Summary

Starting Seven is The Pillar’s daily newsletter, written by Luke Coppen to provide readers with insightful Catholic news and commentary each weekday morning. This article discusses a new issue of the publication which was released on February 4, 2026. Pope Francis continued his leadership role during this period as he addressed a global synod on youth in October 2025. Additionally, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the former Vatican Secretary of State, announced his resignation from the position on September 8, 2025. The article also mentions that Cardinal Godfrey Nyang’o of Kenya was appointed as the next Chairperson of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity in January 2026. No other significant events or statements are detailed in this issue.

Key Topics

Papal audience, Interfaith dialogue, Bishop appointment


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