The Vatican has begun a major restoration of Michelangelo’s dramatic fresco The Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel, aiming to restore its original color and contrast while preserving a masterpiece that once inspired “awe and wonder.”
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Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez Installed as New Shepherd of Palm Beach, Fla.: ‘We Are United for the Sake of Faith’
Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez, the former pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Corona, Queens, was ordained and installed as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Palm Beach, Florida, on the afternoon of Feb. 24.
Russia’s War on Ukraine Means ‘No Priests Left,’ Documentary Shows
A new documentary, No Priests Left, highlights the persecution of clergy and faith communities in Russian-occupied Ukraine, where Catholic priests have been arrested, deported, or forced out amid the ongoing war.
St. Francis’ of Assisi Relics Open to Public for First Time in 800 Years
The mortal remains of St. Francis of Assisi are being exposed for an extended period of public veneration.
New Stations of the Cross Unveiled at St. Peter’s Basilica for Lent 2026
St. Peter’s Basilica inaugurated a new Stations of the Cross Feb. 20, with paintings by a young Swiss artist who won the Vatican’s international art competition and said in an interview with OSV News that he was deeply moved by the experience of painting St. Veronica’s encounter with Christ.
Explaining Bishop-Designate Rodriguez’s New Coat of Arms
Bishop-designate Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez unveils the symbolism behind his new episcopal coat of arms, honoring his Dominican roots, ministry in Brooklyn, and mission as the future shepherd of Palm Beach.
US Church Faces These Areas of ‘Critical Concern’ on Religious Liberty, Says Bishops’ Report
The USCCB Committee for Religious Liberty issued Feb. 17 its “Annual Report on the State of Religious Liberty,” which highlights the legislative actions, executive actions, and U.S. Supreme Court cases the U.S. bishops are closely watching.
Ash Wednesday Marks First Step in Lenten Pilgrimage for Faithful in Diocese of Brooklyn
In the Diocese of Brooklyn, Ash Wednesday marks not only the start of Lent, but the beginning of the diocese’s annual Lenten Pilgrimage.
Cardinal Dolan: By No Means Finished
Although he is no longer the archbishop of New York, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, in good health and full of energy, is by no means at the end of his ministry or influence.
Diocesan Assignments – February 21, 2026
PASTOR Rev. Thomas V. Doyle, from pastor of Good Shepherd, Marine Park, and from pastor of Resurrection, Gerritsen Beach, to pastor of the newly merged Good Shepherd-Resurrection, Marine Park, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Rev. Jean Y. Pierre, from pastor of Our Lady of Refuge, Flatbush, and from pastor of Holy Innocents, Flatbush, to pastor of […]