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Read more: The historic pontificate of Pope Leo XIV
Read more: The historic pontificate of Pope Leo XIV

Oklahoma death-row inmate to be executed Feb. 12, unless he’s granted reprieve or stay

by Eliana Tedrow | Sooner Catholic

“From the teaching of Our Lord, we must conclude that the death penalty is inappropriate because it attacks the inviolability and dignity of the human person”

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen beatification advances after 6-year pause
Bishop Rhoades calls on Notre Dame to reverse new director’s appointment over abortion advocacy
Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s cousin credits him with her life
Assisi relic arrives in Southern Arabian vicariate
In a world of empty words, sacred Scripture offers nourishment, healing, pope says

U.S. Church

Pope accepts resignation of Archbishop Aymond, 76, and confirms coadjutor as successor

by Courtney Mares

Pope Leo XIV has confirmed Archbishop James F. Checchio as the new leader of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, effective immediately, following the retirement of Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond on Feb. 11.

The bishop meets ‘the Boss’: New Jersey bishop has impromptu lunch with Bruce Springsteen

Police commissioner names Cardinal Dolan as co-chief chaplain of NYPD

How Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen embodied the 7 key virtues

Religious Liberty Commission tussles over antisemitism as lawsuit challenges its legality

‘Mass for Solidarity’ celebrates bonds of faith between African and US Catholics

6 Catholic athletes from past Winter Olympics inspire with stories of faith, endurance

World

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

by Michael Cook | The Catholic Weekly

If the pope is able to make it, “he will be involved in a very, very long and large, Eucharistic procession, which will be very exciting.”

Jimmy Lai’s daughter hopes for ‘political solution’ after devastating sentence
Thousands of Christians gather at famed Bangladesh shrine despite anxiety of election violence
Archbishop Sheen’s cause for beatification has hit many speed bumps along the way
Security strains, political tensions cloud potential papal visit to Cameroon
Pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20-year imprisonment

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

Vatican

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given Feb. 11, 2026

by Pope Leo XIV

Opinion

The right to protest peacefully

by Bishop Brendan J. Cahill & Bishop Daniel E. Garcia

Why is it a problem for the SSPX to ordain new bishops?

by Jenna Marie Cooper

Commentary: Now that the Sheen beatification is again moving forward, can the Church learn from the unfortunate episode?

by Michael R. Heinlein

Reviews

Meditating on Christ’s passion with St. Thomas More

by Lauretta Brown
Movie Review: Sinners
‘Offer It Up’ explores finding grace in the pain of chronic illness
Fathom Entertainment encores Lord of the Rings trilogy
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