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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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- Judge orders Catholic group have access to ICE facility on Ash Wednesday
by Simone Orendain on February 14, 2026 at 3:14 amA federal judge granted a preliminary injunction Feb. 12 that allows Catholics to enter an ICE facility on Ash Wednesday to provide ashes and holy Communion. The post Judge orders Catholic group have access to ICE facility on Ash Wednesday first appeared on OSV News.
- UK Catholic lawmakers fight to stop ‘outrageous’ bills on assisted suicide, abortion up to birth
by Jonathan Luxmoore on February 13, 2026 at 11:05 pmA Catholic member of the House of Lords said the "extremely badly drafted" bill has caused "deep concern" among medical experts and disability groups. The post UK Catholic lawmakers fight to stop ‘outrageous’ bills on assisted suicide, abortion up to birth first appeared on OSV News.
- At least 9 bishops join Bishop Rhoades in outcry over Notre Dame appointment
by Gina Christian on February 13, 2026 at 10:24 pmBishops, former faculty and other Catholic intellectual leaders are backing a call from an Indiana bishop to rescind the administrative appointment of a pro-abortion professor at the University of Notre Dame. The post At least 9 bishops join Bishop Rhoades in outcry over Notre Dame appointment first appeared on OSV News.
- Head of Ukrainian Catholic Church meets with Pope Leo, calls Ukraine ‘wounded but alive’
by Gina Christian on February 13, 2026 at 9:20 pmDuring his most recent papal meeting, Major Archbishop Shevchuk thanked Pope Leo for the "solidarity and support" he has shown to Ukraine. The post Head of Ukrainian Catholic Church meets with Pope Leo, calls Ukraine ‘wounded but alive’ first appeared on OSV News.
- What can the Year of St. Francis do for the world? A lot, say these Franciscans
by Kimberley Heatherington on February 13, 2026 at 7:48 pm(OSV News) — After Pope Leo XIV proclaimed the Jubilee Year of St. Francis from Jan. 10, 2026, to Jan. 10, 2027, the Vatican’s Apostolic Penitentiary also issued a decree granting… The post What can the Year of St. Francis do for the world? A lot, say these Franciscans first appeared on OSV News.
