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Minnesota Catholic Conference 2026 Legislative Preview

MCC on the Legislature: Partisan divides, gun violence, immigration enforcement

As the Minnesota Legislature begins the second half of its 94th legislative session Feb. 17, Jason Adkins, executive director and general counsel of the Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC), and Maggee Hangge, MCC’s assistant director for operations and family policy, discuss some of the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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Pope Francis meets with Cuban bishops during their 2017 "ad limina" visit to the Vatican. The bishops of Cuba have postponed their planned "ad limina" visit to Rome Feb. 16-20, 2026, after government authorities announced that airlines could no longer refuel due to U.S. tariff threats against countries supplying oil to the island nation.

Cuban bishops postpone ‘ad limina’ visit amid fuel shortage crisis

The bishops of Cuba have postponed their planned "ad limina" visit to Rome after government authorities announced that airlines could no longer refuel due to U.S. tariff threats against countries supplying oil to the island nation.
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How Jesus directs us to life devoted to prayer

God lives a most mysterious form of life. High above all things, dwelling in unapproachable light, God is the eternal Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The life of the Holy Trinity is resplendent with unutterable glory. The three-in-one rejoice in abundant bliss simply over being God.
Minnesota Catholic Conference 2026 Legislative Preview

MCC on the Legislature: Partisan divides, gun violence, immigration enforcement

As the Minnesota Legislature begins the second half of its 94th legislative session Feb. 17, Jason Adkins, executive director and general counsel of the Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC), and Maggee Hangge, MCC’s assistant director for operations and family policy, discuss some of the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Father John Gesturing

‘Operation Metro Surge’ ending but needs continue for immigrant families

Redemptorist Father John Schmidt, pastor of St. Alphonsus in Brooklyn Center, was cautiously optimistic as he heard the news Feb.12 that “Operation Metro Surge” was nearing an end.
Pope Francis meets with Cuban bishops during their 2017 "ad limina" visit to the Vatican. The bishops of Cuba have postponed their planned "ad limina" visit to Rome Feb. 16-20, 2026, after government authorities announced that airlines could no longer refuel due to U.S. tariff threats against countries supplying oil to the island nation.

Cuban bishops postpone ‘ad limina’ visit amid fuel shortage crisis

The bishops of Cuba have postponed their planned "ad limina" visit to Rome after government authorities announced that airlines could no longer refuel due to U.S. tariff threats against countries supplying oil to the island nation.
Monica Barbaro and Chris Hemsworth star in a scene from the movie "Crime 101." The OSV News classification is A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association rating is R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Crime 101 — R (A-III)

All three of the main characters in "Crime 101" (Amazon MGM), the film adaptation of Don Winslow's 2020 novella, are dealing with lives and careers that have slammed into a wall.
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Co-founders of the Martin Center for Integration share their family’s approach to Lent

As a family, Pat and Kenna Millea, co-founders of the Martin Center for Integration in Minneapolis — which provides Catholic faith-focused and evidence-based approaches to mental health — are approaching Lent this year through Crux, a Catholic action plan from Ascension Press that requires daily exercise, a dietary fast, daily Scripture reading and a nightly examen.
Adoration in the capitol

Archbishop Hebda, Bishops Izen, Kenney to pray March 6 at adoration in the capitol

In a troubled time for Minnesota, Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Auxiliary Bishops Michael Izen and Kevin Kenney will join the faithful for Eucharistic adoration at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 6, Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) officials said.
Italian figure skater Daniel Grassl performs during the Men's Single Skating short program during the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan, Italy, Feb. 10, 2026. Grassl, fresh off a bronze medal in the team event and well-positioned in fourth place after the short program Feb. 10, told OSV News this week that the program was initially born out of an appreciation of the soundtrack from the 2024 Academy Award-winning film "Conclave."

Olympic skater aims to honor Italy’s Catholic culture with ‘Conclave’ program

"The pope is dead." These words will dramatically ring out across Olympic ice as Italian figure skater Daniel Grassl begins his long program to music from the movie "Conclave" in the men's figure skating final event Feb. 13, which will determine who stands on the podium at the Milan Cortina Games.
Dozens of people walk with candles in the neighborhood surrounding St. Albert the Great in Minneapolis Feb. 11 during a prayer vigil focused on the presence of federal agents in the Twin Cities and the impact on immigrants and immigrant communities. The event was called We Stand Together: Vigil for Human Dignity, and it drew people from more than 40 parishes in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. It began with prayer inside the church, then many of those gathered exited the church to sing and pray in the surrounding neighborhood, while others stayed inside the church to pray a rosary in Spanish. Bishop Kevin Kenney, the vicar for Latino Ministry in the archdiocese, attended the event and joined in the prayers.  DAVE HRBACEK  |  THE CATHOLIC SPIRIT

People bear candles, sing, pray in solidarity with immigrants at Minneapolis Catholic church

Parents with children and adults of all ages gathered at a Minneapolis Catholic church as night fell Feb. 11, singing songs of peace and love, praying and then bearing candles for several blocks through the neighborhood in solidarity with immigrants.
Sarah Kostick

Local scientist believes complex life systems point to a creator

The complexity in the world around Kostick points simply toward the Lord. Reflecting on Adam and Eve’s fall by eating from the tree of knowledge, commonly depicted as an apple, Kostick said that the pursuit of knowledge devoid or separate from God is the pursuit of pride.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon speaks to the press as he leaves federal court in Los Angeles Jan. 30, 2026, after an appearance following his arrest for involvement in a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minn. On Jan. 30, Lemon, and eight others were charged with one count of violating the FACE Act for being at a protest the church, where the pastor also serves as a field director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Trump Justice Department has made protests at places of worship a FACE Act priority

Recent court cases involving pro-life activists at abortion clinics, an immigration protest inside a Minnesota church and a new application of a 1994 federal law, the FACE Act, show how legal realities have changed in one year.
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A crucifix is pictured at a Maryland Catholic church.

How Jesus directs us to life devoted to prayer

God lives a most mysterious form of life. High above all things, dwelling in unapproachable light, God is the eternal Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The life of the Holy Trinity is resplendent with unutterable glory. The three-in-one rejoice in abundant bliss simply over being God.

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How have I loved my spouse today?

During this month of love, it’s not always easy to stand in the card aisle of our local shopping destination and choose the perfect sentiment for our spouse. We want the cards we give to our beloved to express the depth of our love and affection, and sometimes this requires a lengthy visit to locate the perfect emotion.

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