In view of the persistence of the current health emergency, this year it will not be possible to experience the Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia in community at the Casa Divin Maestro in Ariccia. The Holy Father has therefore invited the Cardinals resident in Rome, the Heads of Dicasteries and the Superiors of the Roman Curia to make their own personal arrangements to withdraw in prayer, from the afternoon of Sunday 21 to Friday 26 February.

During that week all the Holy Father's engagements will be suspended, including the General Audience on Wednesday 24 February.