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Read more: The historic pontificate of Pope Leo XIV

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen beatification advances after 6-year pause

by OSV 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.

Who was Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen?
Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20-year imprisonment
Hochul signs assisted suicide measure into law, making New York 13th state allowing it
Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Feb. 8, 2026
March for Life rally, national shrine, CUA among infection sites for confirmed measles cases in DC

U.S. Church

Meet 5 married couples who are saints

by Katie Yoder

Here are five married couples who are saints today because they lived out a vocation of love for each other — and for God.

Further drop in US married households spurs call to action for Church leaders

Prelates set friendly Super Bowl wager, hope game can be ‘unifying moment’ in a troubled world

Bishops call Catholics to prayer and action amid US immigration violence, rhetoric

Catholic influencer’s matchmaking social media posts lead to new dating app

Author of ‘Abortion and America’s Churches’ on the history of Christians and the abortion debate

New York’s new archbishop ‘grounded’ by love of God, the poor and the people he serves

World

Security strains, political tensions cloud potential papal visit to Cameroon

by Ngala Killian Chimtom

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (OSV News) —  Cameroon’s possible inclusion in the itinerary of Pope Leo XIV’s first African trip is drawing growing debate, as security concerns, political tensions and …

Peruvians wait for potential papal visit with anticipation and joy
Olympics 2026: Milan Archdiocese invites youth to live Olympic values, not just watch
Human dignity at center of social justice, development, says Vatican diplomat at UN
Religious sisters’ organization in Ireland has fought human trafficking for 20 years
Shevchuk: Faith endures as Ukraine’s source of hope as full-scale war marks 4th anniversary

Amid US foreign aid cuts, bishops call for solidarity between American, African Catholics

Vatican secretary of state prioritized dialogue during Denmark visit, archbishop says

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Feb. 4, 2026, general audience

Vatican

Pope Leo XIV urges Christian formators to learn from ‘spiritual giants’ like Augustine

by Courtney Mares

Opinion

A Quaker, a Bavarian monk and a Catholic king: Exploring Catholic history in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey

by Father Anthony D. Andreassi

A nation within the Church: Consecrated life, lived from the inside

by Father Augustine Dada

What is the feast of the Presentation?

by D.D. Emmons

Reviews

Hamnet

by John Mulderig
‘Offer It Up’ explores finding grace in the pain of chronic illness
Fathom Entertainment encores Lord of the Rings trilogy
‘Knives Out’ discovers the strange, attractive light of the Christian story
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