Security strains, political tensions cloud potential papal visit to Cameroon February 10, 2026By Ngala Killian Chimton OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Cameroon’s possible inclusion in the itinerary of Pope Leo XIV’s first African trip is drawing growing debate, as security concerns, political tensions and moral objections raise questions about whether the country is ready for a papal visit.
Sheen beatification is back on — and Engstrom family says it will be ‘a little piece of heaven’ February 10, 2026By Jennifer Willems OSV News Filed Under: News, Saints, World News James’ heart started to beat just as the medical team at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria decided they were out of options. The newborn’s healing, which doctors could not explain, was attributed to the intercession of Archbishop Sheen. It became the miracle that cleared the way for his beatification.
Archbishop Sheen’s cause for beatification has hit many speed bumps along way February 9, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Evangelization, News, Saints, World News After decades of anticipation and a cause marked by unexpected delays, the Diocese of Peoria has announced that Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen — beloved evangelist, television pioneer and native son of Illinois — will at last be beatified, a joy-filled announcement that comes only after years of legal disputes and renewed scrutiny briefly slowed his path to the altars.
With Sheen beatification moving forward, can Church learn from unfortunate episode? February 9, 2026By Michael R. Heinlein OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Saints 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.
Who was Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen? February 9, 2026By Michael R. Heinlein OSV News Filed Under: News, Saints, World News Once dubbed “God’s microphone,” Archbishop Sheen announced God’s truth in a nonconfrontational, yet no less life-giving, manner to untold millions through radio, print and television.
Radio Interview: Sinners and Saints video series February 9, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Saints 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.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification moves ahead after 6-year pause February 9, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Venerable Fulton J. Sheen will soon be beatified, now that the Vatican has given the green light, the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, announced Feb. 9. No date or location for the beatification was given.
In pastoral letter, Archbishop Lori calls for renewed political culture February 9, 2026By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News 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”
Vatican confirms pope will not visit U.S. in 2026 February 9, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican press office confirmed that Pope Leo XIV has no plans to visit the U.S. this year.
March for Life rally, national shrine, CUA among infection sites for confirmed measles cases in D.C. February 9, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News The March for Life rally, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and several buildings at The Catholic University of America were among infection sites for confirmed measles cases in the District of Columbia, the capital city’s health department said Feb. 7.
¿Estamos los padres hispanos abiertos a que nuestros hijos sigan el llamado de Dios? February 9, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español, Protagonistas de Fe Entrevista con el Padre Lenin Suarez: Descubre por qué la liturgia no es solo ritos, sino un encuentro vivo con la Trinidad, y cómo fue su transición de la parroquia San José al equipo de Vocaciones.
‘Inexcusable’: Trump account posts, deletes ‘blatantly racist’ depiction of Obamas February 9, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, News, Racial Justice, World News A video posted on President Donald Trump’s Truth Social account that depicted former first couple President Barack and Michelle Obama as apes was deleted after widespread outrage denounced the content as racist.
