Pope renews ‘heartfelt appeal’ for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Russia-Ukraine war February 23, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Pope Leo XIV has renewed his “heartfelt appeal” for an “immediate ceasefire” in Russia’s war against Ukraine and again urged dialogue “be strengthened to pave the way toward peace.”
USCCB calls for adoration hours, works of mercy to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary February 18, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Eucharist, Feature, News, World News As the U.S. prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has encouraged Catholics to participate in initiatives including a collective 250 Hours of Adoration and 250 Works of Mercy. To celebrate the occasion, “America 250,” the initiatives encourage prayer for the unity and healing of the U.S., according to a resource guide the USCCB has
Bishop Zurek resignation accepted; Cardinal DiNardo named as apostolic administrator of Amarillo February 16, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, News, World News Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Patrick J. Zurek of Amarillo, 77, and has appointed retired Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, 76, as apostolic administrator of the diocese until a new bishop is appointed and installed.
Oldest priest in Archdiocese of Newark reflects on 104 years of life and 78 years of ministry February 14, 2026By OSV News Jersey Catholic Filed Under: News, Seniors, Vocations, World News At age 104, Msgr. James C. Turro is the oldest priest in the Archdiocese of Newark — and possibly the United States — and also holds the distinction of being the oldest living alumnus of Seton Hall University.
A quick history of Mardi Gras February 14, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, World News In times of greater Lenten austerity in Catholic countries, Mardi Gras offered an opportunity for households to consume some foods they would not enjoy until Easter.
Pope Leo appoints Vincentian sister as new deputy of Vatican press office February 13, 2026By OSV News Vatican News Filed Under: News, Press Release, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV has appointed Croatian Vincentian Sister Nina Benedikta Krapic as the deputy director of the Holy See Press Office.
Tributes salute Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen as beatification moves ahead February 13, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Evangelization, News, Saints, World News Catholics in the U.S. are sharing their gratitude for Venerable Fulton J. Sheen following the announcement Feb. 9 that the Vatican has permitted the cause of the late American archbishop and televangelist to proceed to beatification, the final step before canonization.
Olympic skater aims to honor Italy’s Catholic culture with ‘Conclave’ program February 12, 2026By OSV News Catholic Courier Filed Under: News, Sports, World News “The pope is dead.” These words will dramatically ring out across Olympic ice as Italian figure skater Daniel Grassl begins his long program to music from the movie “Conclave” in the men’s figure skating final event Feb. 13, which will determine who stands on the podium at the Milan Cortina Games.
The bishop meets ‘the Boss’: New Jersey bishop has impromptu lunch with Bruce Springsteen February 12, 2026By OSV News Trenton Monitor Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, World News New Jersey-based rock legend Bruce Springsteen and Bishop David M. O’Connell of Trenton got together recently for an impromptu lunch in Federici’s Restaurant in Freehold.
Police commissioner names Cardinal Dolan as co-chief chaplain of NYPD February 12, 2026By OSV News Buenas Noticias Filed Under: Bishops, News, World News Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, retired archbishop of New York, is the new co-chief chaplain of the New York Police Department, sharing the role with the Rev. A.R. Bernard of Brooklyn’s Christian Cultural Center, a nondenominational megachurch.
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.
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.
