By Jorge Bonilla, Newsbusters – The debate over immigration rages on in this country, with a disproportionate media focus on the enforcement side. But there continue to be horrific crimes committed by illegal aliens that garner no coverage from the network evening news…The horrific truck crash in Indiana that killed four Amish individuals was not reported across the evening news. Here’s how it was covered on Fox News’ Special Report with Bret Baier ….

By Kathy Schiffer, National Catholic Register – Have you ever heard of St. Homobonus?… Omobono Tucenghi (also called “Homobonus,” which means “good man”) was a 12th-century tailor from the town of Cremona, on the bank of the Po River in northern Italy. He was a married layman who inherited a large estate from his father, a successful tailor and merchant… Homobonus was humble and generous, believing that God had permitted him to be successful in business so that he might donate a large proportion of his income to help the poor.

By Kennedy Hall, Crisis Magazine – First, the act of consecrating bishops without permission is not, according to Canon Law, automatically penalized with a charge of schism, although Canon Law does have provisions wherein a jurist could decide to apply a charge of schism to said penalty. Second, the Code does provide for a case of necessity, clearly so. And we cannot argue that consecrating without permission is intrinsically evil because the practice of consecrating vis-à-vis permission from Rome has undulated throughout the centuries (if it were intrinsically evil, it would never have been permissible). …

Author Don Schwager, Servants of the Word – Mark 6:14-29 – 14 King Herod heard of it; for Jesus’ name had become known. Some said, “John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; that is why these powers are at work in him.” 15 But others said, “It is Elijah.” And others said, “It is a prophet, like one of the prophets of old.” 16 But when Herod heard of it he said, “John, whom I beheaded, has been raised.” 17 For Herod had sent and seized John, and bound him in prison for the sake of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife ….

By Fr. Francesco Giordano, STD, Catholic Exchange – For decades, debates over sexuality and the end of life have been framed as settled in advance, leaving many with the sense that Western societies would not merely change, but steadily accelerate away from the moral framework of Christian civilization. In both areas, moral change has been presented as moving in a single, predictable direction—what is often described as the steady widening of the Overton window. Dissent, when it appears, is treated as a temporary delay rather than a genuine challenge. …

By Hayden Daniel, The Federalist – Former Vice President Mike Pence really wants you to think he is a principled man. He really goes on and on about how he, seemingly alone, stands for those bedrock conservative values that made this country great. His foundation, Advancing American Freedom, even boasts “The Conservative Movement Lives Here.”… He’s a constitutional conservative to his core. Until he isn’t.

By Erica Inzina, J.D., LifeNews – Louisiana Attorney General announced today that she plans to sue New York Governor Kathy Hochul and California Governor Gavin Newsom for their refusal to honor Louisiana’s extradition requests for doctors in their states who have committed felonies in Louisiana by sending abortion pills into the state… Benjamin Clapper, Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life has issued the following response: “Louisiana Right to Life wholeheartedly supports AG Murrill’s consistent effort to protect Louisiana women and their unborn babies. …”

By Pedro Rodriguez, The Daily Signal – The House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government will hold a hearing on Feb. 10 to uncover how Sharia law is “contrary to America’s founding principles” and “may violate federal law and the Constitution,”… At the hearing, titled “Sharia-Free America: Why Political Islam & Sharia Law are Incompatible with the U.S. Constitution,” witnesses and members will discuss “where, why, and how Islamic extremists are attempting to establish Sharia-based institutions in the U.S.,” a statement provided to The Daily Signal claimed.

Catholic Apostolate Center Feast Days – St. Paul Miki and Companions are also known as the “Holy Martyrs of Nagasaki.” A generation after St. Francis Xavier brought Christianity to Japan, the faith had spread rapidly throughout the country. The Japanese emperor felt threatened, and had Catholics banished. Paul Miki and others worked underground, until they were captured. Paul Miki and his companions were martyred by crucifixion. They were the first martyrs of Japan …

By Tosin Akintola, The American Spectator – On Tuesday, the Department of Justice charged four men with using 115 stolen identities across several states, including Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island, to fraudulently obtain more than $1 million in benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance… Bulk purchases of pork, beef, and chicken for El Primo Restaurant in Leominster, Massachusetts, were paid for by the state’s taxpayers and those of Rhode Island. …

By Steven Ertelt, LifeNews – Speaking before a gathering of faith leaders, lawmakers and dignitaries, Trump highlighted the Declaration of Independence’s assertion that humans are “endowed with our sacred rights to life, liberty and not by government but by god almighty himself.”… “Some major politicians refuse to say the word God. They don’t want to say it. I say it.”… “That we are endowed with our sacred rights to life, liberty, and not by government, but by God Almighty Himself.”

By Eddie Scarry, The Federalist – It’s useful, if unserious, for congressional Democrat leaders this week to have issued a list of demands in exchange for votes to fund the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees immigration law enforcement. The administration should see it as a reminder that the default position of Democrats is “pretend to support deporting illegal aliens while overcomplicating the process so as to render it impossible.”…

By Sheryl Collmer, Crisis Magazine – Dear bishops, we are tired of the never-ending scandals and your pretending that nothing is amiss. We are tired of being used by you… If a particular bishop is innocent, let him at least address our concerns and give us solid, documented reasons to believe he is truthful. A clean, independent audit report would be the most direct way… Bishops, there are capable accounting firms in every diocese of this country. …

By Mark Lambert, Catholic Unscripted, Youtube – Join host Mark Lambert in a thought-provoking conversation with Reverend Doctor Alexander Lucie-Smith, a Catholic priest, moral theologian, and writer. They dive into the recent release of the Epstein files, exploring its far-reaching implications for the British establishment, the monarchy, politics, and even parallels within the Catholic Church. From Prince Andrew’s controversies to Peter Mandelson’s scandals, they discuss how wealth and power erode moral accountability, leading to institutional rot and societal disillusionment.

By Abigail James,  Catholic Online News – How to Prepare in the Two Weeks Before Ash Wednesday… You don’t need a color-coded Lent planner or a heroic self-denial strategy… You need honesty—and a little intentional space… Here are simple, realistic ways to prepare: 1. Decide what Lent is actually for… Lent is not about proving spiritual toughness. It’s about making room for God. Before choosing what to “give up,” ask what you want more of: peace, prayer, patience, clarity, healing.