U.S. bishops condemn detention mega‑centers as ‘deeply troubling’ plan
Catholic bishops are expressing opposition to a planned increase in migrant detention capacity. By Tyler Arnold February 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET Catholic bishops are voicing their objection to a plan from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to increase capacity of migrant detention centers as President Donald Trump pushes …
These 17th century monks did a beer fast for Lent
By Matt Hadro Washington D.C., Mar 8, 2019 / 12:25 am (CNA).- With the Lenten season here, Catholics immerse themselves in 40 days of abstaining from sweets, technology, alcohol and other luxuries. But did you know that Catholic monks once brewed beer specifically for a liquid-only Lenten fast? Back in …
St. John the Baptist Announces Architect Selection Following Church Demolition
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein, announces that Freytag & Associates, Inc. of Sidney, Ohio has been selected as architect for the design of a new church building following the May 2025 fire and December 29, 2025 structural collapse and subsequent demolition of the historic church. The collapse …
Georgia martyrs killed for defending marriage to be beatified in U.S. this October
Five Spanish Franciscan friars, collectively known as the “Georgia Martyrs,” will be beatified in Savannah, Georgia, on Oct. 31. By Kate Quiñones February 19, 2026 at 4:44 PM ET The five Spanish Franciscan friars collectively known as the “Georgia Martyrs” will be beatified in Savannah, Georgia, on Oct. 31, according to …
Irish bishop braves bitter cold to distribute ashes in Waterford City streets
Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan spent Ash Wednesday distributing ashes on the streets of Waterford City. By Patrick J. Passmore February 18, 2026 at 2:49 PM ET Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan of Waterford and Lismore in Ireland spent Ash Wednesday on the streets of Waterford City administering ashes to the city’s Catholic population. In …
Our sin and the burden of a world that is in flames
Vatican News Editorial Director reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s homily at Mass on Ash Wednesday and our personal and collective responsibility in a world “that is in flames.” By Andrea Tornielli “How rare it is to find adults who repent—individuals, businesses, and institutions that admit they have done wrong!” Those …
Stations of the Cross by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
This beautiful video of the Stations of the Cross in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
Cardinal Parolin: The Vatican ‘will not participate in Trump’s Board of Peace’
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, announced that the Holy See “will not participate in the Board of Peace,” promoted by the U.S. president to address Gaza and other conflicts. By Walter Sánchez Silva February 17, 2026 at 5:07 PM ET Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, announced on …
Did Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance represent Latinos and their cultural values?
Bad Bunny’s halftime show at Super Bowl LX drew mixed reactions. For some, it was a Latino triumph while for others it contained obscene lyrics that did not represent the best of Latin America. By Walter Sánchez Silva, Nathalí Paredes February 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM ET Bad Bunny’s halftime show at …
Refresher on the rules of fast and abstinence during Lent 2026
Ash Wednesday is February 18, 2026. Below are some of the rules and regulations binding on Roman Catholics on Ash Wednesday and throughout the penitential season of Lent. Summed up succinctly, Roman Catholics must fast and abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Wednesday, February 18, 2026 and Good Friday, April …
