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Pope Leo XIV will not travel to the United States in 2026, Vatican says
The pontiff is expected to travel to Africa in April, visit Peru later this year, and make a summer stop in Spain. By Angela Ambrogetti February 8, 2026 at 9:49 AM ET Pope Leo XIV will not travel to the United States in 2026, the director of the Holy See Press …
BREAKING: Venerable Fulton Sheen to be beatified
The Holy See informed the Diocese of Peoria that the cause for the Venerable Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen can proceed to beatification, according to the diocese. By Tessa Gervasini February 9, 2026 at 10:25 AM ET The Holy See has officially informed Bishop Louis Tylka of the Diocese …
Archbishop Ronald Hicks takes helm of Archdiocese of New York
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 …
Seattle, Boston archbishops make friendly wager ahead of 2026 Super Bowl
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 …
Trump announces May 17 event to rededicate U.S. as ‘one nation, under God’
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, …
U.S. bishops mark 100th anniversary of Black History Month
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 …
300 Catholic leaders including 15 bishops ask Senate to reject ICE funding if no reforms
The 300 Catholic leaders are asking that Congress approve protections for migrants in any funding bill to prioritize family unity and alternatives to detention. By Tyler Arnold January 30, 2026 at 4:11 PM ET About 300 Catholic leaders, including 15 bishops, sent a letter to the Senate this week asking lawmakers to reject …
Famed Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz enters hospice, per reports
The legendary coach led the Fighting Irish to a perfect season and a national championship win in the late 1980s. By EWTN News Staff January 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM ET Lou Holtz, the storied football coach known for leading the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to a 12-0 perfect season including …
Amid unrest over immigration enforcement, USCCB president calls for ‘Holy Hour for peace’
“Let us pray for reconciliation where there is division, for justice where there are violations of fundamental rights, and for consolation for all who feel overwhelmed by fear or loss,” Coakley said. By Daniel Payne January 28, 2026 at 3:51 PM ET Archbishop Paul Coakley, the president of the U.S. Conference …
Priest who worked with Alex Pretti says he was known for ‘kindness’
A Catholic priest who worked with Alex Pretti, the man shot and killed by federal agents in Minnesota, said he was known for his “kindness” and “gentleness.” By Tessa Gervasini January 27, 2026 at 6:13 PM ET A Roman Catholic priest who worked with Alex Pretti, the man shot and killed …
