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Read more: The historic pontificate of Pope Leo XIV

What can the Year of St. Francis do for the world? A lot, say these Franciscans

by Kimberley Heatherington

(OSV News) — After Pope Leo XIV proclaimed the Jubilee Year of St. Francis from Jan. 10, 2026, to Jan. 10, 2027, the Vatican’s Apostolic Penitentiary also issued a …

Ave Maria University battles measles outbreak
Pope Leo appoints Vincentian sister as new deputy of Vatican press office
From discipleship to apostleship: SEEK promises encounter with Christ that continues
What are indulgences?
Catechist, pregnant wife among kidnapped in latest anti-Christian attacks in Nigeria

U.S. Church

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

by Gina Christian

The Diocese of Brooklyn, New York, has announced it will enter into mediation to resolve some 1,100 sexual abuse claims.

Trump administration announces repeal of landmark EPA regulation on greenhouse gasses

Trump Justice Department has made protests at places of worship a FACE Act priority

Lent CRS Rice Bowl collection seen as more critical than ever after USAID cuts

In pastoral letter, Baltimore archbishop calls for renewed political culture

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

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

World

European bishops appeal for unity, warn against ‘idolatry’ of nationalism

by Junno Arocho Esteves

“The international order is under threat. … Europe must rediscover its soul to offer the entire world its indispensable contribution to the ‘common good.'”

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
Assisi relic arrives in Southern Arabian vicariate
Pope expected to visit Australia for 2028 International Eucharistic Congress, bishop says

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

Vatican

Pope supports solidarity with immigrants in US, Catholics must stand together, archbishop says

by Carol Glatz

Opinion

Setting a road map for Lent

by Deacon Greg Kandra

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

by Michael R. Heinlein

Blessed-to-be Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen: The great evangelizer

by Msgr. Roger J. Landry

Reviews

Crime 101

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