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Consecrated Life Mass expresses the joy of religious life
Though it was bitterly cold outside Saint Aedan’s on Feb. 7, the atmosphere inside the church was warm and welcoming. Hundreds had gathered at the Jersey City parish to celebrate … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Christ is the light of the nations
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, When Mary was first invited to believe that she was full of grace and that the Lord was with her, she was challenged … Learn More
Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification moves ahead after 6-year pause
Venerable Fulton J. Sheen will soon be beatified, now that the Vatican has given the green light, the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, announced Feb. 9. No date or location for the beatification … Learn More
Scripture brings healing and comfort, pope says on World Day of the Sick
During his weekly general audience, Pope Leo XIV said that ignorance of sacred Scriptures is ignorance of Jesus Christ. “The ultimate purpose of reading and meditating on the Scriptures,” he … Learn More
Lent begins Feb. 18: What you need to know
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, will celebrate Ash Wednesday Masses on Feb. 18 at St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral in Newark, marking the beginning of Lent for more than … Learn More
Meet 5 married couples who are saints
The observance of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7 – 14) focuses our attention on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the … Learn More
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- Pope Leo appoints Vincentian sister as new deputy of Vatican press office
by Vatican News on February 13, 2026 at 6:01 pmShe replaces Cristiane Murray, who is stepping down from the position she has held since July 2019. The post Pope Leo appoints Vincentian sister as new deputy of Vatican press office first appeared on OSV News.
- From discipleship to apostleship: SEEK promises encounter with Christ that continuesby Katie Yoder on February 13, 2026 at 5:35 pm
Earlier this year, FOCUS announced SEEK 2027 will take place Jan. 1-5 in two cities that have hosted it before: San Antonio and Columbus, Ohio. The post From discipleship to apostleship: SEEK promises encounter with Christ that continues first appeared on OSV News.
- What are indulgences?by OSV News on February 13, 2026 at 5:03 pm
By David Werning (OSV News) — Have you heard of the word “indulgence” but aren’t exactly sure what it means? You’re not alone. Indulgences come with a lot of baggage.… The post What are indulgences? first appeared on OSV News.
- Catechist, pregnant wife among kidnapped in latest anti-Christian attacks in Nigeriaby Junno Arocho Esteves on February 13, 2026 at 4:47 pm
(OSV News) — Several gunmen abducted 32 people in Nigeria’s Kaduna state, including a catechist and his pregnant wife, in an attack that has increased fears of Christians in the country… The post Catechist, pregnant wife among kidnapped in latest anti-Christian attacks in Nigeria first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo XIV explains why Catholics fast during Lentby Courtney Mares on February 13, 2026 at 3:25 pm
"Abstaining from food is an ancient ascetic practice that is essential on the path of conversion," he wrote. The post Pope Leo XIV explains why Catholics fast during Lent first appeared on OSV News.
