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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
At installation, NY Archbishop Ronald Hicks calls for ‘missionary Church’
The world “always has and always will need a missionary Church,” said Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks in his first homily as the new shepherd of the Archdiocese of New York. “The mission … Learn More
From the Archives: National Marriage Week, 1966
Benedictine Sisters discussed marriage and the Christian Family with lay couples and priests at a workshop at the Benedictine Motherhouse in Elizabeth on February 27, 1966. (Photographer: Archdiocese of Newark … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Wintry scenes around the Archdiocese of Newark
Ever since the Archdiocese of Newark faced a major snowstorm two weeks ago, there has been little reprieve from the cold temperatures that preceded it. While many are now yearning … Learn More
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- Bishop in British Columbia calls for prayer after mass shooting that ‘has traumatized us all’
by The B.C. Catholic on February 11, 2026 at 8:39 pmTUMBLER RIDGE, British Columbia (OSV News) — On the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes — the Church’s World Day of the Sick — Bishop Stephen Jensen of Prince George called… The post Bishop in British Columbia calls for prayer after mass shooting that ‘has traumatized us all’ first appeared on OSV News.
- Carrie Prejean Boller removed from Religious Liberty Commission after antisemitism row
by Kate Scanlon on February 11, 2026 at 7:15 pm"No member of the Commission has the right to hijack a hearing for their own personal and political agenda on any issue." The post Carrie Prejean Boller removed from Religious Liberty Commission after antisemitism row first appeared on OSV News.
- Oklahoma death-row inmate to be executed Feb. 12, unless he’s granted reprieve or stayby Eliana Tedrow | Sooner Catholic on February 11, 2026 at 6:05 pm
"From the teaching of Our Lord, we must conclude that the death penalty is inappropriate because it attacks the inviolability and dignity of the human person" The post Oklahoma death-row inmate to be executed Feb. 12, unless he’s granted reprieve or stay first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo XIV prays at Vatican’s Lourdes grotto for the sick on World Day of the Sick
by Courtney Mares on February 11, 2026 at 5:21 pm"It is a very beautiful day that reminds us of the closeness of Mary, our mother, who always accompanies us and teaches us so much," Pope Leo said. The post Pope Leo XIV prays at Vatican’s Lourdes grotto for the sick on World Day of the Sick first appeared on OSV News.
- Bishop Rhoades calls on Notre Dame to reverse new director’s appointment over abortion advocacy
by Gina Christian on February 11, 2026 at 4:48 pm(OSV News) — An Indiana bishop is urging the University of Notre Dame to halt the appointment of a faculty member, who advocates openly for abortion, as head of one of… The post Bishop Rhoades calls on Notre Dame to reverse new director’s appointment over abortion advocacy first appeared on OSV News.
