Vatican aid a sign of Pope Leo’s closeness to suffering Ukrainians, papal almoner says Radio Interview: Sinners and Saints video series Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification moves ahead after 6-year pause In pastoral letter, Archbishop Lori calls for renewed political culture Vatican confirms pope will not visit U.S. in 2026 Local News 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. In pastoral letter, Archbishop Lori calls for renewed political culture Christopher Gunty February 9, 2026 In a new pastoral letter released Feb. 9, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore takes the approaching occasion of the nation’s 250th anniversary to address “a moment of grace and responsibility” Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Institute for Evangelization marks five years of accompaniment, engagement Christopher Gunty February 9, 2026 In the five years since Archbishop William E. Lori established the Institute for Evangelization – building on the work of a former Department of Evangelization but significantly expanding its scope and reach – it has become a spark and an inspiration, bringing encouragement and resources to parishes as they help form missionary disciples. More Local News World News Vatican aid a sign of Pope Leo’s closeness to suffering Ukrainians, papal almoner says Junno Arocho Esteves February 10, 2026 As a relentless winter descends upon wartorn Ukraine with temperatures dropping to 5 degrees Fahrenheit, the Holy See has intensified its humanitarian response to the nation’s energy and health crises. Pope expected to visit Australia for 2028 International Eucharistic Congress, bishop says OSV News February 10, 2026 Pope Leo XIV is expected to visit Australia in 2028 to preside over the International Eucharistic Congress, an auxiliary bishop of Sydney has announced. Jimmy Lai’s daughter hopes for ‘political solution’ after devastating sentence Junno Arocho Esteves February 10, 2026 The daughter of imprisoned media entrepreneur and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai said that while the 20-year sentence he was given was heartbreaking, her family, and especially her father, still trusts in “divine providence” for a solution. Religious Liberty Commission tussles over antisemitism as lawsuit challenges its legality Kate Scanlon February 10, 2026 The Religious Liberty Commission held its fifth hearing — with some tense exchanges — to examine a rise in antisemitism Feb. 9, the same day a lawsuit was filed challenging the committee’s creation as unlawful. More World News Commentary 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. Dear Fans of Winter… Rita Buettner February 8, 2026 Dear People Who Love Winter, Just checking in here. See all that ice and snow? Yeah, that snowcrete that is our permanent backdrop now? The stuff we have children sliding all over trying to catch the bus or walk to school? Yup, that. It’s hard to miss. I will admit that it’s lovely and shiny and white—well, except the gray and black stuff that’s hanging along the sides of roads… A Quaker, Bavarian monk and Catholic king: Exploring Catholic history in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey Father Anthony D. Andreassi February 8, 2026 In this continuing series on the origins of Catholicism in the 50 states, the Catholic history of the mid-Atlantic offers a particularly revealing case. In New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Catholic life took shape unevenly, shaped as much by law and political culture as by migration and missionary effort. More Commentary Featured Video A look at Pope Leo’s Angelus prayer Feb. 8.
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.
In pastoral letter, Archbishop Lori calls for renewed political culture Christopher Gunty February 9, 2026 In a new pastoral letter released Feb. 9, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore takes the approaching occasion of the nation’s 250th anniversary to address “a moment of grace and responsibility”
Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Institute for Evangelization marks five years of accompaniment, engagement Christopher Gunty February 9, 2026 In the five years since Archbishop William E. Lori established the Institute for Evangelization – building on the work of a former Department of Evangelization but significantly expanding its scope and reach – it has become a spark and an inspiration, bringing encouragement and resources to parishes as they help form missionary disciples.
Vatican aid a sign of Pope Leo’s closeness to suffering Ukrainians, papal almoner says Junno Arocho Esteves February 10, 2026 As a relentless winter descends upon wartorn Ukraine with temperatures dropping to 5 degrees Fahrenheit, the Holy See has intensified its humanitarian response to the nation’s energy and health crises.
Pope expected to visit Australia for 2028 International Eucharistic Congress, bishop says OSV News February 10, 2026 Pope Leo XIV is expected to visit Australia in 2028 to preside over the International Eucharistic Congress, an auxiliary bishop of Sydney has announced.
Jimmy Lai’s daughter hopes for ‘political solution’ after devastating sentence Junno Arocho Esteves February 10, 2026 The daughter of imprisoned media entrepreneur and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai said that while the 20-year sentence he was given was heartbreaking, her family, and especially her father, still trusts in “divine providence” for a solution.
Religious Liberty Commission tussles over antisemitism as lawsuit challenges its legality Kate Scanlon February 10, 2026 The Religious Liberty Commission held its fifth hearing — with some tense exchanges — to examine a rise in antisemitism Feb. 9, the same day a lawsuit was filed challenging the committee’s creation as unlawful.
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.
Dear Fans of Winter… Rita Buettner February 8, 2026 Dear People Who Love Winter, Just checking in here. See all that ice and snow? Yeah, that snowcrete that is our permanent backdrop now? The stuff we have children sliding all over trying to catch the bus or walk to school? Yup, that. It’s hard to miss. I will admit that it’s lovely and shiny and white—well, except the gray and black stuff that’s hanging along the sides of roads…
A Quaker, Bavarian monk and Catholic king: Exploring Catholic history in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey Father Anthony D. Andreassi February 8, 2026 In this continuing series on the origins of Catholicism in the 50 states, the Catholic history of the mid-Atlantic offers a particularly revealing case. In New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Catholic life took shape unevenly, shaped as much by law and political culture as by migration and missionary effort.
