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Lent’s CRS Lent Rice Bowl collection critical after USAID cuts
“Are you leaving, too?” The question, said Abena Amedormey — country representative for Catholic Relief Services in the west African nation of Ghana — came to CRS workers as they visited communities … Learn More
From the Archives: Ash Wednesday, 1963
Reverend John Ryan places ashes on the forehead of a parishioner at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart on Ash Wednesday, 1963. (Photographer: Archdiocese of Newark Archives, Catholic Advocate … Learn More
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
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- Latin Mass supporters say SSPX controversy has ‘thrown a hand grenade’ into TLM debate
by Jonathan Luxmoore on February 16, 2026 at 2:58 pmMost enthusiasts view the traditional Mass as a deep source of spiritual community, fully compatible with modern Catholic renewal. The post Latin Mass supporters say SSPX controversy has ‘thrown a hand grenade’ into TLM debate first appeared on OSV News.
- Minn. artist prays daily for Pope Leo XIV after painting his portrait for U.S. seminary in Romeby Rebecca Omastiak on February 16, 2026 at 2:08 pm
ST. PAUL, Minn. (OSV News) — In May last year, Sheryl Moran and a friend whose family is from Chicago were at the start of a pilgrimage along Spain’s Camino… The post Minn. artist prays daily for Pope Leo XIV after painting his portrait for U.S. seminary in Rome first appeared on OSV News.
- A true parish welcomes everyone, spreads respect, harmony, pope saysby Carol Glatz on February 15, 2026 at 11:07 pm
An authentic Christian community knows how to sincerely and joyfully welcome everyone: Catholics, non-Catholics and people of no faith at all, Pope Leo XIV said. The post A true parish welcomes everyone, spreads respect, harmony, pope says first appeared on OSV News.
- Full Text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Feb. 15, 2026by Pope Leo XIV on February 15, 2026 at 3:16 pm
VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV‘s Angelus address given Feb. 15 to those gathered in St. Peter’s Square. Dear brothers and… The post Full Text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Feb. 15, 2026 first appeared on OSV News.
- Bishop Zurek resignation accepted; Cardinal DiNardo named as apostolic administrator of Amarilloby OSV News on February 14, 2026 at 1:47 pm
The resignation and appointment were publicized in Washington by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States. The post Bishop Zurek resignation accepted; Cardinal DiNardo named as apostolic administrator of Amarillo first appeared on OSV News.
