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Archbishop Wester warns House speaker against using Scripture to undermine human dignity
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:11:13 GMT
House Speaker Mike Johnson defended mass deportations in response to Pope Leo XIV’s opposition. Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe said the lawmaker’s response was “deeply concerning.”
Bishop of Kyiv meets with Secretary of State Rubio
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:33:46 GMT
The bishop of Kyiv met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio ahead of the Ukraine-Russia War’s four-year anniversary.
Pope Leo XIV prays for victims of attacks in Nigeria
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:14:35 GMT
In his Angelus catechesis, the pope said true joy is found in communion with Christ and lived through concrete acts of charity.
Venerable Fulton Sheen to be beatified
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:25:58 GMT
The Holy See informed the Diocese of Peoria that the cause for the Venerable Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen can proceed to beatification, according to the diocese.
His former diocese ‘most likely place’ on itinerary if Pope Leo XIV visits Peru
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The president of Peru’s conference of bishops said a late 2026 papal visit to the country has a probability of approximately 80%.
Catholic activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison in Hong Kong national security trial
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 02:24:11 GMT
The human rights advocate has been convicted and sentenced multiple times since 2020.
Pope Leo XIV will not travel to the United States in 2026, Vatican says
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:49:44 GMT
The pontiff is expected to travel to Africa in April, visit Peru later this year, and make a summer stop in Spain.
University student from England being considered for canonization
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Vatican representatives are in the process of reviewing the life of Pedro Ballester, a British university student who died of cancer in 2018, to gauge whether his canonization cause should be opened.
The story of the 4-year-old whose faith led to lowering the age of first Communion
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT
“Little Nellie” was a 4-year-old child from Cork, Ireland, whose piety and closeness to God led in part to the lowering of the age at which children could receive their first holy Communion.
Cuba’s bishops headed to Vatican this month to meet with Pope Leo XIV
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT
The country’s bishops will travel to Rome from Feb. 16–20 to present to Pope Leo XIV “the vicissitudes, sorrows, joys, and hopes of the Church in Cuba.”
Zambia bishops instruct clergy and faithful to stay out of partisan politics
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT
“The Church is not and must never be a mouthpiece for any political party or candidate,” the Zambian bishops stated. Read more in this roundup of world news that you may have missed this past week.
Canadian Catholic bishops join members of Parliament in push to restrict medical aid in dying
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT
The Canadian bishops issued a statement Feb. 5 supporting Bill C-218, which would prevent persons whose sole medical condition is mental illness from accessing physician-assisted suicide.
UPDATE: Denver’s incoming archbishop vows to listen to God’s will ‘and then go do it’
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:09:35 GMT
The Holy Father accepted the resignation of Archbishop Samuel Aquila, the Holy See announced on Feb. 7.
‘Hoodies from Heaven’ brings warmth to children in need
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Amid the freezing temperatures hitting many parts of the U.S., one Knights of Columbus council is providing warmth to children in need through an initiative called “Hoodies from Heaven.”
Father Adam Sztark: The Polish Jesuit who died saving Jewish children
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT
A Polish Jesuit used disguises and cunning to save Jews from the Holocaust, refusing three chances to escape his own execution to remain with those he served.
Pope Leo XIV: Peace begins with dignity, not weapons
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 04:55:00 GMT
In a message for the Church’s Feb. 8 World Day of Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking, the pope warns that conflict and inequality fuel exploitation.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks takes helm of Archdiocese of New York
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:29:25 GMT
Addressing his new flock directly, Hicks said: “I desire to follow the heart of Christ, to be a good shepherd. I come to walk with you, to serve you, and to proclaim Jesus Christ to you.”
U.S. to send second shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba to be distributed by the Church
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:05:00 GMT
The U.S. government announced it will send a new shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba worth $6 million, which will be delivered directly to the population through the Catholic Church.
Irish bishop says country has lost ‘300 classes of primary school children’ to abortion in 1 year
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:28:39 GMT
Bishop Kevin Doran of Achonry and Elphin drew attention to the impact of abortion on population. Read more in this roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
Leo XIV meets with founder of Sant’Egidio Community
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:39:00 GMT
Pope Leo XIV and Sant’Egidio Community founder Andrea Riccardi discussed the role Christians and the Church are called to play in promoting peace in the midst of various world conflicts.
U.S. diplomat in Cuba meets with bishops, opposition figures
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:09:14 GMT
Mike Hammer, chargé d’affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Cuba, is conducting visits throughout the island, during which he has met with bishops, opposition figures, and local residents.
Seattle, Boston archbishops make friendly wager ahead of 2026 Super Bowl
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:04:48 GMT
Seattle and Boston archbishops place a wager ahead of the Super Bowl while also acknowledging the big game comes amid a difficult time for many across the nation.
U.S. government reminds public schools to allow prayer
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:40:00 GMT
Public schools in the United States are required by the U.S. Constitution to allow students and staff to pray, the government said this week.
Catholic convert Eva Vlaardingerbroek on censorship and immigration in Europe
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:10:00 GMT
Catholic convert Eva Vlaardingerbroek discussed immigration and the state of free speech in Europe on EWTN’s “The World Over with Raymond Arroyo.”
‘Historic occasion’: Pope Leo XIV meets with same-sex attraction ministry Courage International
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:25:00 GMT
“We talked about the importance of chastity, how it heals and strengthens and restores the person," said Courage International Executive Director Father Brian Gannon.
Pope calls for Olympic Truce in letter for Winter Games
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:25:48 GMT
The pontiff warned that profit, doping, and fanaticism can distort sport’s deeper human purpose.
German parish’s ‘Harry Potter’ church service sparks Catholic outcry
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:29:43 GMT
A parish in Germany is facing opposition over plans for a Harry Potter-themed ecumenical service inside a consecrated church, with critics warning of desecration and occult imagery.
‘My Catholic faith guides me’: HHS assistant secretary speaks on policy, saints
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Adm. Brian Christine, a practicing Catholic, talked about the state of the pro-life movement and how his faith guides him.
Jonathan Roumie trades in Jesus sandals for dress shoes in new ‘wholesome’ rom-com
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT
“Solo Mio” will be released in theaters across the U.S. on Feb. 6.
Why have some priest social media influencers left the priesthood?
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT
With some influencer priests leaving the priesthood, two priests with a large following on social media discuss the possible causes and what can be done to support such at-risk priests.
Sisters part ways with Benedictine College due to aging community, increased demands
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:22:35 GMT
Here’s a roundup of the latest Catholic education news in the United States.
Trump announces May 17 event to rededicate U.S. as ‘one nation, under God’
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:19:00 GMT
On May 17, an event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will rededicate the United States as “one nation under God,” Trump announced at the National Prayer Breakfast.
Cuban government announces readiness to dialogue with U.S.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:49:00 GMT
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated that his government is willing to engage in dialogue with the United States, but without pressure and without regime change.
Archbishop Wenski makes case for ‘permanent’ solution for Haitian refugees in U.S.
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:19:00 GMT
The Haitians “leaving South Florida and other places in the United States so abruptly would cause great economic damage to the United States,” Archbishop Thomas Wenski said.
Legionaries of Christ elects Father Carlos Gutiérrez as new director general
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:49:00 GMT
Father Carlos Alberto Gutiérrez has been elected the new director general of the Legionaries of Christ to “continue the path of renewal” of the congregation founded in Mexico.
New EWTN+ podcast ‘Catholics & Cappuccinos’ aims to show joy of being Catholic
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:19:00 GMT
Catholic actress and podcast host Siobhan Fallon Hogan hopes “Catholics & Cappuccinos” will remind listeners that “being a Catholic can mean great joy.”
Adoptee from China, student leaders speak out against Notre Dame abortion advocate appointee
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:49:00 GMT
Behind the backlash against the appointment of an abortion advocate to leadership at Notre Dame is a group of young Catholic pro-lifers, including a student who was adopted from China.
Pope Leo XIV, with Eastern Orthodox, urges Christians to strengthen unity
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:19:00 GMT
The pontiff said Christians grow closer when they deepen their shared faith in Christ, “the ultimate source of our peace.”
Indictment accuses 3 more in major fraud scheme at Wisconsin Catholic charity
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:49:51 GMT
One former worker was already the subject of a lawsuit by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
Religious leaders descend on Washington in solidarity with Africa
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:16:00 GMT
U.S. and African bishops displayed solidarity with one another as religious freedom in Nigeria took center stage in Washington, D.C., at a Mass and a congressional hearing.
Priest’s 50-year mission: Saving girls from child marriage in Bangladesh
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:31:00 GMT
An Italian missionary has spent five decades empowering families and children in coastal Bangladesh to resist early marriage through education.
Filipino bishop warns human trafficking remains ‘significant problem’ in Philippines
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:46:00 GMT
Bishop Socrates Mesiona issued a pastoral message for the National Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking that serves as a “call to the conscience of the entire nation.”
Pope Leo XIV laments lack of progress in protecting children
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:01:00 GMT
The pontiff told organizers of a Vatican-backed initiative that global crises are still leaving many children in extreme poverty.
Plastic surgeons group recommends against gender surgeries on minors due to low evidence of benefit
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:31:33 GMT
In a break from major medical associations, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons recommends against gender surgeries and other medical interventions on youth.
Vatican to meet with SSPX after announcement of unauthorized episcopal consecrations
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:16:10 GMT
Planned consecrations could trigger automatic excommunication and deepen rupture with Rome.
Colombia celebrates 120th anniversary of Eucharistic miracle that stopped a tsunami
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT
Regarding the miracle that occurred more than a century ago, the bishop of Tumaco noted that it was also known to St. Carlo Acutis and is part of the exhibition he created about Eucharistic miracles.
Experts warn that organ donation could help drive high assisted suicide rates in Canada
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT
The North American country is known for being a global leader in suicide deaths.
U.S. bishops mark 100th anniversary of Black History Month
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:24:00 GMT
February marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month being commemorated in the U.S.
Church fresco angel that resembled Italian prime minister painted over to end controversy
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:54:27 GMT
The restored fresco in an ancient church in Rome sparked controversy after one of the angels depicted in the restoration bore a striking resemblance to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Archbishop Coakley urges U.S., Russia to renew nuclear arms control pact
Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:19:08 GMT
U.S. bishops’ conference president Archbishop Paul Coakley called for keeping limitations of the 2010 New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, which is set to expire on Feb. 5.