Pope welcomes new Marian mosaic, St. Rose of Lima statue in Vatican Gardens February 2, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Marian Devotion, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican Gardens welcomed a new Marian mosaic and a statue of St. Rose of Lima, both created by young artists from Peru — in a ceremony that clearly delighted Pope Leo XIV — an American-born pope that holds Peru in “a special place” in his heart.
Radio Interview: Notre Dame of Maryland partners with senior living community February 2, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Colleges, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Seniors Catholic Review Managing Editor George Matysek speaks with Dr. Mary Lou Yam, president of Notre Dame of Maryland University, and Austin Koo, development director at Brightview Senior Living, about a long-planned partnership that will bring a senior living community to the university’s campus. The project will create housing for independent living, assisted living and memory care while opening the door to intergenerational learning.
Archbishop Lori joins local clergy decrying violence connected to immigration enforcement February 2, 2026By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori joined the growing chorus of prelates denouncing violence in the United States connected to immigration enforcement.
Pope Leo laments rising U.S.-Cuba tensions, calls for ‘sincere’ dialogue February 2, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Caribbean, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV has called for “a sincere and effective dialogue” as tensions between the U.S. and Cuba mount.
Judge cites Gospel verses in releasing 5-year-old and father from immigrant detention February 2, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, World News A federal judge cited two Gospel verses in his order releasing 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who had been detained by immigration agents in a Minneapolis suburb and sent to a Texas family detention center.
‘Radical’ abortion amendment passes Virginia General Assembly despite pro-life advocacy February 2, 2026By OSV News The Catholic Virginian Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News The Virginia General Assembly has sent a sweeping amendment enshrining a “fundamental right” to abortion in the Constitution of Virginia to a statewide referendum on the November ballot.
Skiing came to Central Europe thanks to an adventurous priest, Catholic newspaper says February 2, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Sports, World News Father Negri is thought to be the first tourist to travel to Norway’s North Cape and the first Central European to don a pair of skis and spread this sleek, winter transport technology to Italy, host country to the Olympic Winter Games in Milano-Cortina Feb. 6-22.
‘The Bible in a Year’ podcast at 5: Father Mike Schmitz has 5 takeaways February 1, 2026By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Bible, News, World News Produced by Catholic multimedia network Ascension, “The Bible in a Year” podcast is expected to hit 1 billion downloads in February. Since its release in 2021, the chart-topping production has become the most successful religious podcast in the world with 365 daily episodes that guide listeners through the entire Bible.
Report shares insights into consecrated religious who, bishop says, reveal God’s call to love ‘with one’s whole life’ February 1, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, News, Vocations, World News Consecrated men and women “reveal God’s invitation to love him with one’s whole life” on earth, in hope of doing so eternally in heaven, said Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations.
Catholic skier uses her Olympic experience to serve others February 1, 2026By Zoey Maraist OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News The devout Catholic homesteading mother and grandmother is using what she learned as an Olympian to help young people and women find success in sport, live a healthy lifestyle and stay connected to God.
Church has opposed artificial reproduction for nearly century, says author of ‘IVF is Not the Way’ January 31, 2026By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Marriage & Family Life, News, Respect Life, World News Stacy Trasancos is a chemist and author of “IVF is Not the Way: The False Promises of Artificial Procreation” (Sophia Institute Press) — provided attendees with an overview of IVF, characterizing it as “actually a quite violent process.”
Olympic-bound hockey player draws strength from her Catholic faith, devotion to St. Thérèse January 31, 2026By Lauretta Brown OSV News Filed Under: News, Sports, World News Britta Curl-Salemme is realizing her Olympic dream and will be heading to Milan, Italy, to compete on the U.S. women’s ice hockey team in her first Olympic games.
