Vatican representatives are in the process of reviewing the life of Pedro Ballester, a British university student who died of cancer in 2018, to gauge whether his canonization cause should be opened. By Andy Drozdziak February 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET A young man from Manchester, England, who “committed himself …

Jimmy Lai’s children have spoken out following his 20-year prison sentence, detailing international support as they work for a release. By Tessa Gervasini February 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET Jimmy Lai’s family is calling on national leaders to help free the Catholic pro-democracy activist after he received a 20-year prison …

House Speaker Mike Johnson defended mass deportations in response to Pope Leo XIV’s opposition. Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe said the lawmaker’s response was “deeply concerning.” By Tyler Arnold February 9, 2026 at 3:11 PM ET Santa Fe, New Mexico, Archbishop John C. Wester said while nations may regulate their …

U.S. Catholic Bishops Garcia and Weisenburger, with Cardinal Cupich, condemned President Trump’s social media post. Trump denied it was intentional and refused to apologize. By Tyler Arnold February 9, 2026 at 5:55 PM ET U.S. Catholic bishops condemned President Donald Trump’s social media post that showed the faces of former President …

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 …

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, …