Movie Review: ‘Midwinter Break’ February 23, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews The validity of faith is a major theme in the sensitive marital drama “Midwinter Break” (Focus). As adapted from co-writer Bernard MacLaverty’s 2017 novel by director Polly Findlay, the film is an exploration of how contrasting personalities and outlooks can serve either as a source of nuptial balance or of corrosive discord.
At Curia retreat, Bishop Varden warns of Gospel’s use ‘as a weapon in culture wars’ February 23, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Lent, News, Vatican, World News The Lenten season is a reminder that Christians are called to bear witness to Christ through authentic witness, not self-righteous indignation, Norwegian Trappist Bishop Erik Varden told the pope and Vatican officials.
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.”
Bishops urge prudence, prayer, invoke Guadalupe’s protection as violence erupts in Mexico February 23, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: News, World News Mexican bishops called on the faithful to follow safety protocols as violence broke out in several states following the military’s killing of a powerful cartel boss.
Myrtle Stanley, former director of what is now archdiocesan Missions Office, dies at 96 February 23, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News Myrtle Stanley, former director of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Office of the Propagation of the Faith (now the Missions Office), died Feb. 6. She was 96.
Radio Interview: Holier matrimony February 23, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, Marriage & Family Life, News, Radio Interview, Saints Exploring the beauty and challenge of Catholic marriage, this week’s episode of “Catholic Review Radio” features author and homeschooling mother Caitrin Bennett discussing her award-winning book, “Holier Matrimony: Married Saints, Catholic Vows and Sacramental Grace.”
St. Francis’ relics open to public for first extended veneration in 800 years February 23, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News For the first time in eight centuries, the mortal remains of St. Francis of Assisi are being exposed for an extended period of public veneration, drawing hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from around the world to pray before “the Little Poor Man of Assisi.”
Pope Leo XIV tells priests not to use AI to write homilies or seek likes on TikTok February 23, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: AI, Feature, News, social media, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV has urged priests to not to use artificial intelligence to write their homilies or to seek “likes” on social media platforms like TikTok.
God offers new possibilities, not prohibitions, with his invitation to love, pope says February 23, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News While Satan tempts humanity with the lie of gaining unlimited power, God offers the gift of true freedom that leads to real love, relationships and fulfillment, Pope Leo XIV said.
New Stations of the Cross unveiled at St. Peter’s Basilica for Lent 2026 February 23, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Lent, News, Vatican, World News St. Peter’s Basilica inaugurated a new Stations of the Cross Feb. 20, with paintings by a young Swiss artist who won the Vatican’s international art competition and said in an interview with OSV News that he was deeply moved by the experience of painting St. Veronica’s encounter with Christ.
Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs, but relief for poorer Americans uncertain February 23, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, Social Justice, Supreme Court, World News The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policy Feb. 20, finding it exceeded his authority, marking a major setback for his economic agenda.
The Olympics and why Catholic Church cares about sports February 23, 2026By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News Pope Pius’ recognition of the good of physical play foreshadowed formal efforts now established in the Vatican to support athletics as a means of virtue and human excellence, on all levels — from neighborhood kickball to the Olympics, including this year’s Milan-Cortina Winter Games, whose closing ceremony was held Feb. 22.
