Catholic advocates speak out as ICE data shows just 14 percent arrested have violent criminal records Pope Leo XIV prays at Vatican’s Lourdes grotto for the sick on World Day of the Sick Little Sisters of Poor ask for gifts of a little bling to help others Pope accepts resignation of Archbishop Aymond, 76, and confirms coadjutor as successor Vatican aid a sign of Pope Leo’s closeness to suffering Ukrainians, papal almoner says Local News Little Sisters of Poor ask for gifts of a little bling to help others Katie V. Jones February 11, 2026 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 Dominic Wilkinson February 11, 2026 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. Oblate Sister M. Felicia Avila, who ministered at St. Ambrose, dies at 89 Catholic Review Staff February 10, 2026 A funeral Mass for Oblate Sister of Providence M. Felicia Avila will be offered at 11 a.m. Feb. 13 at the Oblate Sisters of Providence motherhouse chapel in Arbutus. Sister Felecia, whose more than 60 years of ministry included serving at St. Ambrose Parish in Park Heights, died Feb. 2. She was 89. Radio Interview: Sinners and Saints video series Catholic Review Staff February 9, 2026 Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Tim Jeffries and Joe Reynolds, producers of the popular video series “Sinners and Saints,” which is now filming its third season. More Local News World News Bishop in British Columbia calls for prayer after mass shooting that ‘has traumatized us all’ OSV News February 11, 2026 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 Gina Christian February 11, 2026 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 Kate Scanlon February 11, 2026 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 Courtney Mares February 11, 2026 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. More World News Commentary Question Corner: Why is it a problem for the SSPX to ordain new bishops? Jenna Marie Cooper February 11, 2026 SSPX’s proposed episcopal ordinations are a problem because ordaining new bishops without the permission of the pope (technically called a “mandate”) is gravely injurious to Christian unity. Might does not always make right, or even sense George Weigel February 11, 2026 I do not agree with those who claim that Mr. Miller’s chest-thumping effectively gave Vladimir Putin carte blanche to conquer Ukraine (and Georgia, Moldova, the Baltic states, and chunks of Poland and Norway), while giving the green light to Xi Jinping to ingest Taiwan. With Sheen beatification moving forward, can Church learn from unfortunate episode? Michael R. Heinlein February 9, 2026 No matter the obstacles, internally or externally, Sheen’s virtue developed and deepened. He grew holier throughout his life, no doubt strengthened by both his own sufferings in the Church and battling his own personal shortcomings, but also on account of habits and practices which nurtured and intensified his faith like the daily holy hour to which he committed as a young priest. Meet 5 married couples who are saints Katie Yoder February 9, 2026 Catholics and people worldwide associate St. Valentine’s feast day with love and romance. Here are five married couples who are saints today because they lived out a vocation of love for each other — and for God. Author of ‘Abortion and America’s Churches’ on history of abortion debate Charles C. Camosy February 9, 2026 Abortion remains a divisive issue in the United States, and while the Catholic Church has taken a clear stand against abortion, different Christian groups have been divided on the issue in a way that has informed the advocacy and arguments surrounding it. More Commentary Featured Video A look at Pope Leo’s Angelus prayer Feb. 8.
Little Sisters of Poor ask for gifts of a little bling to help others Katie V. Jones February 11, 2026 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 Dominic Wilkinson February 11, 2026 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.
Oblate Sister M. Felicia Avila, who ministered at St. Ambrose, dies at 89 Catholic Review Staff February 10, 2026 A funeral Mass for Oblate Sister of Providence M. Felicia Avila will be offered at 11 a.m. Feb. 13 at the Oblate Sisters of Providence motherhouse chapel in Arbutus. Sister Felecia, whose more than 60 years of ministry included serving at St. Ambrose Parish in Park Heights, died Feb. 2. She was 89.
Radio Interview: Sinners and Saints video series Catholic Review Staff February 9, 2026 Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Tim Jeffries and Joe Reynolds, producers of the popular video series “Sinners and Saints,” which is now filming its third season.
Bishop in British Columbia calls for prayer after mass shooting that ‘has traumatized us all’ OSV News February 11, 2026 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 Gina Christian February 11, 2026 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 Kate Scanlon February 11, 2026 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 Courtney Mares February 11, 2026 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.
Question Corner: Why is it a problem for the SSPX to ordain new bishops? Jenna Marie Cooper February 11, 2026 SSPX’s proposed episcopal ordinations are a problem because ordaining new bishops without the permission of the pope (technically called a “mandate”) is gravely injurious to Christian unity.
Might does not always make right, or even sense George Weigel February 11, 2026 I do not agree with those who claim that Mr. Miller’s chest-thumping effectively gave Vladimir Putin carte blanche to conquer Ukraine (and Georgia, Moldova, the Baltic states, and chunks of Poland and Norway), while giving the green light to Xi Jinping to ingest Taiwan.
With Sheen beatification moving forward, can Church learn from unfortunate episode? Michael R. Heinlein February 9, 2026 No matter the obstacles, internally or externally, Sheen’s virtue developed and deepened. He grew holier throughout his life, no doubt strengthened by both his own sufferings in the Church and battling his own personal shortcomings, but also on account of habits and practices which nurtured and intensified his faith like the daily holy hour to which he committed as a young priest.
Meet 5 married couples who are saints Katie Yoder February 9, 2026 Catholics and people worldwide associate St. Valentine’s feast day with love and romance. Here are five married couples who are saints today because they lived out a vocation of love for each other — and for God.
Author of ‘Abortion and America’s Churches’ on history of abortion debate Charles C. Camosy February 9, 2026 Abortion remains a divisive issue in the United States, and while the Catholic Church has taken a clear stand against abortion, different Christian groups have been divided on the issue in a way that has informed the advocacy and arguments surrounding it.
