Addressing his new flock directly, Hicks said: “I desire to follow the heart of Christ, to be a good shepherd. I come to walk with you, to serve you, and to proclaim Jesus Christ to you.” By Sabrina Ferrisi February 6, 2026 at 10:29 PM ET New York Catholics enjoyed an …

Pope Leo XIV accepts the resignation of Bishop Samuel Joseph Aquila and appoints James R. Golka as the new Archbishop of Denver, Colorado in the United States. Vatican News The Holy See Press Office has announced that Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of the U.S. Archbishop of Denver, …

Ahead of the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games in northern Italy, Pope Leo XIV issues the letter ‘Life in Abundance’ on the value of sport. LIFE IN ABUNDANCE LETTER OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV ON THE VALUE OF SPORT Dear brothers and sisters, On the …

Seattle and Boston archbishops place a wager ahead of the Super Bowl while also acknowledging the big game comes amid a difficult time for many across the nation. By Tessa Gervasini February 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET It’s become an annual tradition for the Catholic bishops from the two cities …

On May 17, an event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will rededicate the United States as “one nation under God,” Trump announced at the National Prayer Breakfast. By Tyler Arnold February 5, 2026 at 5:19 PM ET President Donald Trump addressed the 74th annual National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, …

The Haitians “leaving South Florida and other places in the United States so abruptly would cause great economic damage to the United States,” Archbishop Thomas Wenski said. By Tessa Gervasini February 5, 2026 at 4:19 PM ET Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami is calling on Congress to find a “permanent” solution …

February marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month being commemorated in the U.S. By Francesca Pollio Fenton February 4, 2026 at 5:24 PM ET February 2026 marks 100 years of commemorating Black History Month in the United States and Catholic bishops are marking the milestone. Bishop Daniel E. Garcia, chairman …

The Dicastery of Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments releases a decree on Tuesday, February 3, in which Pope Leo XIV inscribes the Doctor of the Church, St. John Henry Newman, in the General Roman Calendar. By Isabella H. de Carvalho Pope Leo XIV inscribes St. John Henry …

Ahead of the Winter Olympic Games that begin on February 6, Pope Leo XIV urges nations in conflict to respect the traditional Olympic truce. By Devin Watkins Pope Leo XIV appealed for respect for the ancient tradition of the Olympic truce, as the Milano-Cortina Winter Games get underway in northern …

Pope Leo XIV expresses concern for the rising tensions between the United States and Cuba, joining the Cuban Bishops in calling for dialogue, profound reform, and respect for human dignity in the country. By Devin Watkins Amid a rise in tension between Cuba and the United States, Pope Leo XIV …