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.
‘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.
Pope accepts resignation of Denver archbishop, names Colorado Springs bishop as successor February 9, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, News, World News Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver and named as his successor Bishop James R. Golka of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Hochul signs assisted suicide measure into law, making New York 13th state allowing it February 9, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul Feb. 6 made good on her promise that early this year she would sign a bill into law allowing physicians to aid terminally ill adults in dying by suicide.
Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20-year imprisonment February 9, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Journalism, News, Religious Freedom, World News Media entrepreneur and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, whose arrest nearly six years ago prompted outrage around the world, was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Institute for Evangelization marks five years of accompaniment, engagement February 9, 2026By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News 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.
Further drop in U.S. married households spurs call to action for Church leaders February 9, 2026By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, World News Approaching the twin annual observances of World Marriage Day (Feb. 8) and National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14), America finds itself at a proverbial sociological crossroads, confronting a disconcerting question about a millennia-old institution: Does marriage matter anymore?
New book aims to help women find fruitfulness amid struggles with infertility February 8, 2026By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Books, Marriage & Family Life, News, World News Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead wanted to write the book she wished she had as a young woman struggling with infertility.
As Lent approaches, Catholics urged to leave ‘hesitation at the door’ and visit Holy Land February 8, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Lent, News, World News Franciscan Father Francesco Ielpo, custos of the Holy Land, urged pilgrims to return not only as an opportunity to be where Christ was, but also as a sign of solidarity with Christians in the area whose livelihoods depend on pilgrims.
