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USCCB President, Pope Leo XIV Call for Dialogue Amid Attacks on Iran

The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Pope Leo XIV called for deescalation and dialogue in the Middle East following the joint attacks on Iran launched on Saturday, February […]

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Five Books to Read This Lent

The season of Lent is an ideal time to grow in the spiritual life. Here are five great reads to help you on your way. Salvifici Doloris by Pope St. […]

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Mary: The Perfect Lenten Companion

(OSV News) – As we’re firmly entrenched now in Lent, the season directs us to recall our own baptism and prepare for the celebration of the paschal mystery of the passion, […]

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News Briefs: March 1, 2026

At Lenten Retreat, Bishop Warns of Gospel’s Use‘As a Weapon in Culture Wars’ VATICAN CITY (OSV News) – In his first reflection at the Lenten retreat with Pope Leo XIV […]

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USCCB Chairman Speaks Out on Mass Detention Centers

(OSV News) – A Texas bishop and head of the U.S. Catholic bishops’ migration committee is sounding the alarm over the Trump administration’s plans to acquire massive warehouses all over the country, each […]

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Bishops’ Religious Liberty Report Addresses ‘Critical Concerns’

WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – Areas of critical concern for religious liberty in the United States include political and anti-religious violence, “unjust terms and conditions on federal grants, and unreliability of government,” access […]

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New Briefs: February 22, 2026

Pope Leo XIV Explains Why Catholics Fast During Lent VATICAN CITY (OSV News) – Pope Leo XIV is calling Catholics to rediscover the power of fasting this Lent, saying the […]

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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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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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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 […]