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The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) has announced that it plans to go ahead with the ordination of new bishops on July 1, despite a Vatican warning that the move will lead to schism.

Feb. 19 Thursday after Ash Wednesday, Weekday

Posted on 02/19/2026 00:00 AM (Catholic Culture Liturgical Year)

The ashes are scarcely washed clean from our foreheads. In this second Lenten Mass we get down to work on our spiritual program. The first four Masses in Lent are a unit. They describe the area of concentration and the dimensions of our Lenten program. Today's Mass teaches that it is the soul's life we are concerned with. The Collect or Opening Prayer at Mass is the usual one said when beginning a major work.

Virginia Catholic Bishops Thank State Lawmakers for Rejecting Assisted Suicide Bills

Posted on 02/18/2026 23:07 PM (The Daily Register)

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Pope Leo recalls Christ's 1st appearance to St. Faustina (Dicastery for Communication (Italian))

Posted on 02/18/2026 23:02 PM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

At the conclusion of his February 18 general audience, Pope Leo XIV told Polish-speaking pilgrims:

February 22 marks the 95th anniversary of the first apparition of the Merciful Jesus to St. Faustina Kowalska. Since then, a new chapter has begun in the spread of the cult of Divine Mercy through the Chaplet and the painting “Jesus, I trust in You.” May Lent be a time of encounter with Christ through the Sacrament of Penance and the works of mercy. My blessing to you all!

These words of the Pontiff were omitted from the Vatican’s English translation of his remarks.

Cardinal Ruini speaks bluntly in 95th birthday interview [News Analysis] (CWN)

Posted on 02/18/2026 23:02 PM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)

As a rule Catholic bishops—and especially cardinals—choose their words very carefully. Reading an interview with a prelate, therefore, is often an exercise in discernment, in interpreting the hints and reading the message between the lines.