Awaiting Word on Jimmy Lai in China, Georgia Law Criminalizes Clergy Sexual Abuse, and a Nation Consecrated to the Sacred Heart

Thanks for listening! Let us know what you think. God bless!Maggie Murray of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for May 14, 2026. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.Read the stories in this episode:Catholics worldwide are watching closely as President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping, amid renewed calls for the release of imprisoned Catholic publisher Jimmy Lai.  A new Georgia law criminalizing clergy sexual misconduct in pastoral care is being praised by Catholic experts as a major step toward stronger accountability and abuse prevention.  New Pew Research data shows most Americans — including Catholics — oppose churches endorsing political candidates despite ongoing legal and political debates over the issue.  Church leaders in Sicily are honoring Brazilian Sister Nadir Santos da Silva after the nun died trying to rescue a fellow sister from dangerous waters near Catania.  U.S. Catholic bishops are preparing to consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus ahead of America’s 250th anniversary as a prayer for healing and spiritual renewal.