6 Catholic athletes from past Winter Olympics inspire with stories of faith, endurance February 14, 2026By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, World News The Catholic athletes at the Games this year are joining a long tradition of Catholic Olympians who have made history with their inspiring stories of faith and endurance. Here are just some of the Catholic stories that came out of past Winter Games.
How Archbishop Sheen embodied the 7 key virtues February 14, 2026By Michael R. Heinlein OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Evangelization, Saints With his beatification once again on track, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen will be memorialized in the Church for reasons far beyond his contributions to the Church’s intellectual life or his evangelical zeal, incredible and legendary though they are.
A quick history of Mardi Gras February 14, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, World News In times of greater Lenten austerity in Catholic countries, Mardi Gras offered an opportunity for households to consume some foods they would not enjoy until Easter.
Oldest priest in Archdiocese of Newark reflects on 104 years of life and 78 years of ministry February 14, 2026By OSV News Jersey Catholic Filed Under: News, Seniors, Vocations, World News At age 104, Msgr. James C. Turro is the oldest priest in the Archdiocese of Newark — and possibly the United States — and also holds the distinction of being the oldest living alumnus of Seton Hall University.
Head of Ukrainian Catholic Church meets with Pope Leo, calls Ukraine ‘wounded but alive’ February 13, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk spoke with Pope Leo at the Apostolic Palace Feb. 12, the second personal audience the prelate has had since meeting with the pope days after his election, said the UGCC press office in an update released shortly after the meeting.
Movie Review: ‘Crime 101’ February 13, 2026By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews All three of the main characters in “Crime 101” (Amazon MGM), the film adaptation of Don Winslow’s 2020 novella, are dealing with lives and careers that have slammed into a wall.
Ave Maria University battles measles outbreak February 13, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News A Catholic university in Florida is battling an outbreak of measles among its students, with 7 in quarantine as of Feb. 11.
Catechist, pregnant wife among kidnapped in latest anti-Christian attacks in Nigeria February 13, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News Several gunmen abducted 32 people in Nigeria’s Kaduna state, including a catechist and his pregnant wife, in an attack that has increased fears of Christians in the country who have been targeted over several weeks.
Pope Leo appoints Vincentian sister as new deputy of Vatican press office February 13, 2026By OSV News Vatican News Filed Under: News, Press Release, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV has appointed Croatian Vincentian Sister Nina Benedikta Krapic as the deputy director of the Holy See Press Office.
Notre Dame Prep develops new commons area February 13, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The $10 million project will transform the 1960s-style cafeteria into a state-of-the-art commons center featuring flexible seating areas, a student cafe and a brand-new kitchen with a wood-fired pizza oven.
In God’s Image podcast: Taylor Branch February 13, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Racial Justice, Radio Interview The Office of Black Catholic Ministry sits down with historian Taylor Branch at the 13th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at St. Bernardine parish.
Pope Leo XIV explains why Catholics fast during Lent February 13, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, Vatican, World News The ancient practice of fasting from food during Lent can free us from complacency and lead us to “hunger” for God, Pope Leo XIV said in his 2026 Lenten message.
