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.
New musical on life of St. Bernadette, Lourdes visionary, begins U.S. tour in Chicago February 7, 2026By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, Saints, World News Following a successful tour in Europe, a newly developed English version of a French musical about Bernadette Soubirous will open in Chicago Feb. 19 before touring nationwide.
Historic restoration to begin at Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity Grotto After 600 years February 7, 2026By Judith Sudilovsky OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, World News Restoration is set to begin at the grotto of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem for the first time in 600 years.
Sister Thea Bowman’s sainthood moving forward to Vatican review February 7, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Servant of God Thea Bowman’s canonization cause is moving ahead, with a Mass and ceremony marking the closure of the cause’s diocesan phase to be held Feb. 9 at the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle in Jackson, Miss.
Peruvians wait for potential papal visit with anticipation and joy February 7, 2026By Eduardo Campos Lima OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Peruvians reacted with a mix of joy and anticipation after Church leaders said there is an “80 percent chance” Pope Leo XIV will visit Peru later this year, likely between November and early December.
Two major medical groups back limits on gender transition procedures for minors February 6, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, World News Two major medical groups have backed limitations on certain types of medical or surgical gender reassignment procedures for minors who identify as transgender.
Catholic Charities strengthens Fugett Center offerings with partnerships February 6, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice Catholic Charities of Baltimore announced Feb. 2 that it has expanded its community outreach partnerships at the Carolyn E. Fugett Intergenerational Center, which is set to open this spring in West Baltimore.
