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Maggie Murray of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for Feb. 20, 2026. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.

Read the stories in this episode:

• The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs in a 6-3 ruling, finding he exceeded his authority, although economists warn poorer Americans may not see refunds for higher costs passed on to consumers.
• Bishop Peter Dai Bui, a former refugee who fled Vietnam as a child, was ordained auxiliary bishop of Phoenix in a historic ceremony attended by thousands, marking a milestone for the growing diocese.
• As the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics approach, Church leaders and theologians highlight the Catholic tradition of supporting sports as a path to human dignity, virtue and spiritual growth.
• A 20-year-old man performing community service was shot and killed while painting a chapel in Puebla, Mexico, prompting Church leaders to condemn the violence and call for peace and justice.
• Pope Leo XIV will make six pastoral visits across Italy this year, including stops in Pompeii, Assisi and Lampedusa, focusing on themes such as Marian devotion, environmental care and migrants.