Monday, February 16, 2026
Sign up for our newsletter
Read more: The historic pontificate of Pope Leo XIV
Read more: The historic pontificate of Pope Leo XIV

For its 400th anniversary, St. Peter’s Basilica to get 21st-century upgrade, Vatican announces

by Courtney Mares

ROME (OSV News) — Four hundred years after its consecration, St. Peter’s Basilica is getting a 21st-century upgrade, with the Vatican unveiling plans for AI-powered translation services, expanded pilgrim …

Harvard researcher on human flourishing named to Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences
Data on sweeping immigrant detentions underscores US bishops’ concerns, says policy expert
‘Remember you are dust’: Why people fill the pew on Ash Wednesday
US-led Board of Peace a ‘colonialist operation,’ Cardinal Pizzaballa says
Latin Mass supporters say SSPX controversy has ‘thrown a hand grenade’ into TLM debate

U.S. Church

Minn. artist prays daily for Pope Leo XIV after painting his portrait for U.S. seminary in Rome

by Rebecca Omastiak

ST. PAUL, Minn. (OSV News) — In May last year, Sheryl Moran and a friend whose family is from Chicago were at the start of a pilgrimage along Spain’s Camino de Santiago when the friend asked Moran if …

Bishop Zurek resignation accepted; Cardinal DiNardo named as apostolic administrator of Amarillo

At least 9 bishops join Bishop Rhoades in outcry over Notre Dame appointment

From discipleship to apostleship: SEEK promises encounter with Christ that continues

What are indulgences?

Diocese of Brooklyn enters into mediation to resolve 1,100 abuse claims

Catholic leaders focus on hope as Minneapolis ICE drawdown announced

World

UK Catholic lawmakers fight to stop ‘outrageous’ bills on assisted suicide, abortion up to birth

by Jonathan Luxmoore

A Catholic member of the House of Lords said the “extremely badly drafted” bill has caused “deep concern” among medical experts and disability groups.

Catechist, pregnant wife among kidnapped in latest anti-Christian attacks in Nigeria
European bishops appeal for unity, warn against ‘idolatry’ of nationalism
Olympic skater aims to honor Italy’s Catholic culture with ‘Conclave’ program
Cuban bishops postpone ‘ad limina’ visit, citing current instability and uncertainty
French priest hears confessions while riding chairlift in the Alps

Bishop in British Columbia calls for prayer after mass shooting that ‘has traumatized us all’

Assisi relic arrives in Southern Arabian vicariate

Pope expected to visit Australia for 2028 International Eucharistic Congress, bishop says

Vatican

Pope Leo appoints Vincentian sister as new deputy of Vatican press office

by Vatican News

Opinion

Adoption is choosing life

by Katie Yoder

Leo’s Lenten lessons

by Michael R. Heinlein

Setting a road map for Lent

by Deacon Greg Kandra

Reviews

Crime 101

by Kurt Jensen
Hamnet
Movie Review: Sinners
‘Offer It Up’ explores finding grace in the pain of chronic illness
Facebook Twitter Instagram