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Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification moves ahead after 6-year pause

(OSV News) – Venerable Fulton J. Sheen will soon be beatified, now that the Vatican has given the green light, officials with the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, announced on Monday, February […]

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News Briefs: February 8, 2026

Pope: Scripture Is a Living Reality that Develops, Grows in Tradition VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The word of God is not “fossilized” but rather develops and grows in tradition, Pope […]

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A Call to Reflect the Spirit of the Good Samaritan

The following is the message of the Holy Father Leo XIV for the 34th World Day of the Sick, on the theme “The compassion of the Samaritan: loving by bearing […]

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USCCB President Calls for Holy Hour Amid ‘Climate of Fear’

(OSV News) – Amid soaring domestic and global tensions, the head of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for a Holy Hour for peace as “a moment of renewal […]

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News Briefs: February 1, 2026

3 U.S. Bishops Applaud House for Supporting Pregnant Women WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – Three U.S. bishops who chair committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops are applauding two […]

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Pope: Let Humans, Not AI, Lead Communication Efforts

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Humanity must not allow technology, especially AI, to obscure, exploit, or suppress human voices, needs, knowledge, talents, creativity, and critical thinking abilities, Pope Leo XIV wrote […]

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Thousands Rally at National March for Life in D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates descended on the March for Life demonstrating their strong motivation to give witness to the importance of protecting the right to life […]

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Pope Leo Concludes Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

ROME (CNS) – All Christians are called to invite everyone to trust in Christ, who enlightens and consoles, Pope Leo XIV said as he closed the Week of Prayer for […]

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Chemical Abortion, Death Penalty Key Life Issues for ICC

As thousands joined the annual March for Life at both the state and national levels, the Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) was tracking bills related to the dignity of human life […]

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Virginia Bishop Releases Pastoral Letter on Mental Health

(OSV News) – A U.S. bishop is highlighting the nation’s growing mental health crisis while pointing to the “divine medicine” offered by Christ through the work of the Church. On […]

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News Briefs: January 25, 2026

Pope Leo Warns Against Chasing Approval VATICAN CITY (OSV News) – Pope Leo XIV warned against the modern obsession with approval, public consensus, and visibility during his January 18 Angelus […]

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Eucharistic Revival Sparked Faith; Challenges Remain

(OSV News) – The National Eucharistic Revival – a three-year initiative to renew belief in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, following a marked decline in belief among […]