Pope Leo marks World Day of the Sick, observed on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. Meanwhile, a bishop expresses ‘strong opposition’ to a pro-ab*rtion professor’s appointment at Notre Dame. And, a Brazilian student faces a potential ten-year prison sentence for “transphobia.”

Pope Leo XIV chooses the theme for the sixth World Day for Grandparents: “I Will Never Forget You.” Meanwhile, ICE officials are grilled by lawmakers for the first time since the fatal shootings in Minnesota. And, we learn more about this weekend’s New York Encounter 2026.

The Vatican confirms that Pope Leo will not visit the U.S. in 2026. Meanwhile, the Vatican has cleared the way for the beatification of the Venerable Fulton Sheen. And, in Hong Kong, Catholic pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

The Archdiocese of New York installed its new Archbishop, Ronald A. Hicks. Meanwhile, Pope Leo sends a special message as the Winter Olympics open in Milan. And, the Seahawks’ Catholic chaplain offers an inside look at the team’s faith and prayer ahead of Super Bowl LX.

We take a rare look at who’s behind the Vatican’s quiet peace talks. Meanwhile, the Archbishop of Santa Fe warns of nuclear risks following the START treaty expiration. And, bishops gather in D.C. for a Mass of Solidarity with Africa amid growing religious persecution.

Pope Leo and the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops express concern as the START treaty expiration sparks nuclear arms alarm. Meanwhile, the Archbishop of Miami weighs in on Haitian TPS protections in the U.S. And, lawmakers highlight growing religious persecution worldwide.

Holy Innocents Catholic School and Chapel were vandalized in Long Beach, California, sustaining thousands of dollars in damage. Meanwhile, Pope Leo celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. And, the partial government shutdown ends, but long-term DHS reforms remain unresolved.

The Olympic Cross has arrived from the Vatican in Milan, where the 2026 Winter Games will take place. Meanwhile, Eastern Christians observe the Fast of Jonah ahead of Lent. And, Catholic bishops appeal to the Trump administration as thousands of Haitians face legal limbo.

Christians face renewed fears of a possible ISIS return in northeast Syria. And, as Cardinal Christophe Pierre turns 80, we take a look back at his career in Vatican diplomacy and pastoral leadership.

After more than 600 years, the Nativity Grotto in Bethlehem — believed to be the birthplace of Christ — is set to undergo renovations. Meanwhile, the Church struggles for justice amid Venezuelan turmoil. And, recent Minneapolis shootings intensify the DHS funding fight on Capitol Hill.