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Archbishop Fulton Sheen to be Beatified, Jimmy Lai Sentenced to 20 Years, Pope Leo has No Plans to Visit US in 2026, Measles Outbreak at March for Life in DC, and More
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Maggie Murray of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for Feb. 9, 2026. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.
Read the stories in this episode:
- The Vatican has approved the long-delayed beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, clearing the way for the beloved Catholic broadcaster and evangelist to move closer to sainthood after a six-year pause.
- Hong Kong democracy advocate and Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years in prison under China’s national security law, intensifying global concerns about human rights and press freedom.
- Washington, D.C., health officials reported confirmed measles exposure sites tied to the March for Life, the National Shrine, and Catholic University, urging vaccination and medical follow-up for those at risk.
- The Vatican confirmed Pope Leo XIV has no plans to visit the United States in 2026, amid ongoing tensions over immigration policy and the pope’s focus on other international travel.
- Church leaders in Assisi are anticipating a possible papal visit during the Jubilee Year of St. Francis as thousands of pilgrims gather to venerate the saint’s relics and mark major anniversaries.
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