Bishop in British Columbia calls for prayer after mass shooting that ‘has traumatized us all’ February 11, 2026By OSV News The B.C. Catholic Filed Under: Gun Violence, News, World 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 people of northern British Columbia to prayer and penance following a mass school shooting that took place midday Feb. 10 in Tumbler Ridge.
Catholic advocates speak out as ICE data shows just 14 percent arrested have violent criminal records February 11, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Catholic immigration advocates are speaking out after an internal federal document obtained by CBS News showed most individuals arrested in Trump administration immigration crackdowns over the past year do not have violent criminal records.
Carrie Prejean Boller removed from Religious Liberty Commission after antisemitism row February 11, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, News, Religious Freedom, World News Carrie Prejean Boller has been removed from the Religious Liberty Commission, its chair, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Feb. 11.
Pope Leo XIV prays at Vatican’s Lourdes grotto for the sick on World Day of the Sick February 11, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Marian Devotion, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV prayed with the sick at the Lourdes grotto in the Vatican Gardens on Feb. 11, asking Our Lady of Lourdes to accompany all those who suffer in the world.
Bishop Rhoades calls on Notre Dame to reverse new director’s appointment over abortion advocacy February 11, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, News, Respect Life, World 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 school’s research centers.
Oklahoma death-row inmate to be executed Feb. 12, unless he’s granted reprieve or stay February 11, 2026By OSV News Sooner Catholic Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News Death-row inmate Kendrick Simpson is to be executed by lethal injection Feb. 12 unless Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt grants him a last-minute reprieve or the U.S. Supreme Court grants a stay.
Little Sisters of Poor ask for gifts of a little bling to help others February 11, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News This St. Valentine’s Day, the Little Sisters of the Poor at St. Martin’s Home for the Aged in Catonsville are hoping for a ring – but a gem or even a gold or silver necklace would be welcome, too.
Mount 2000 attracts more than 1,100 for eucharistic retreat February 11, 2026By Dominic Wilkinson Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Eucharist, Local News, News, Young Adult Ministry Incense rose, voices sang and young hearts were turned toward Christ at Mount 2000, the yearly eucharistic retreat for high schoolers hosted by Mount St. Mary’s Seminary.
High-ranking Catholic bishops join call for Trump to apologize over racist video February 11, 2026By Kate Scanlon Filed Under: News, Racial Justice, World News Two more Catholic bishops issued statements objecting to a video posted on President Donald Trump’s Truth Social account late at night Feb. 5 that depicted former first couple President Barack and Michelle Obama as apes — a well-known racist trope used to disparage Black Americans.
Assisi relic arrives in Southern Arabian vicariate February 11, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: News, Saints, World News A stone from the Porziuncola, the small church in Italy where St. Francis of Assisi founded the Franciscan order and where he died 800 years ago, arrived in the Arabian Peninsula.
In a world of empty words, sacred Scripture offers nourishment, healing, pope says February 11, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Ignorance of sacred Scriptures is ignorance of Jesus Christ, Pope Leo XIV said during his weekly general audience.
Pope accepts resignation of Archbishop Aymond, 76, and confirms coadjutor as successor February 11, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, News, World News Pope Leo XIV has confirmed Archbishop James F. Checchio as the new leader of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, effective immediately, following the retirement of Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond on Feb. 11.
