Ave Maria University battles measles outbreak February 13, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News A Catholic university in Florida is battling an outbreak of measles among its students, with 7 in quarantine as of Feb. 11.
Catechist, pregnant wife among kidnapped in latest anti-Christian attacks in Nigeria February 13, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News Several gunmen abducted 32 people in Nigeria’s Kaduna state, including a catechist and his pregnant wife, in an attack that has increased fears of Christians in the country who have been targeted over several weeks.
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.
Pope Leo XIV explains why Catholics fast during Lent February 13, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, Vatican, World News The ancient practice of fasting from food during Lent can free us from complacency and lead us to “hunger” for God, Pope Leo XIV said in his 2026 Lenten message.
European bishops appeal for unity, warn against ‘idolatry’ of nationalism February 13, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, News, World News The presidents of the Italian, French, German and Polish bishops’ conferences issued a joint appeal calling for European unity in the face of continued global instability and to draw from the lessons of the past to prevent future catastrophes.
Pew survey finds dip in Catholic support for Trump agenda February 13, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Catholic Social Teaching, Feature, News, World News Support for President Donald Trump’s agenda has dipped across Catholic and Protestant groups, even among groups where he still enjoys strong support overall, such as among white evangelicals, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center.
Trump administration announces repeal of landmark EPA regulation on greenhouse gasses February 13, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Environment, News, World News The Trump administration will repeal a landmark scientific finding that was the legal basis for federal greenhouse-gas regulation, President Donald Trump said Feb. 12.
Catholic leaders focus on hope as Minneapolis ICE drawdown announced February 13, 2026By Rebecca Omastiak The Catholic Spirit Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, World News As U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Feb. 12 plans for federal agents to leave the Twin Cities metro area, Catholic leaders in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis acknowledged the need for hope as they look to next steps in the local community.
Diocese of Brooklyn enters into mediation to resolve 1,100 abuse claims February 13, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, World News The Diocese of Brooklyn, N.Y., has announced it will enter into mediation to resolve some 1,100 sexual abuse claims.
Catholic influencer’s matchmaking social media posts lead to new dating app February 13, 2026By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Marriage & Family Life, News, social media, World News, Young Adult Ministry Emily and her husband, Daniel Hussem, are introducing a new Catholic dating and matchmaking app called SacredSpark that is becoming available in the United States one diocese at a time. Later this year, they plan for the app to go international.
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.
Trump Justice Department has made protests at places of worship a FACE Act priority February 12, 2026By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News Recent court cases involving pro-life activists at abortion clinics, an immigration protest inside a Minnesota church and a new application of a 1994 federal law, the FACE Act, show how legal realities have changed in one year.
