Slain Lebanese priest hailed as a ‘martyr,’ commemorated by Pope Leo XIV Church’s unity comes from faith in Christ and from love, pope says Maryvale grad Allie Weis running Boston Marathon to benefit cancer research Vatican releases synod report on women’s role in Church leadership White House ‘gamifying’ war on Iran marks a ‘moral crisis,’ warns US cardinal Local News Maryvale grad Allie Weis running Boston Marathon to benefit cancer research Gerry Jackson March 11, 2026 Allie Weis will compete in her first Boston Marathon April 20, running the 130th edition of the iconic event to raise funds for cancer research in honor of her late mother. Hagerstown school recognized by Cardinal Newman Society Catholic Review Staff March 9, 2026 St. Mary Catholic School in Hagerstown has been recognized for its Catholic identity and academic excellence by The Cardinal Newman Society. Radio Interview: The 2026 Oscars Catholic Review Staff March 9, 2026 Catholic Review Radio’s 2026 Oscars Special dives into the year’s most surprising, soulful, and genre‑bending Best Picture nominees. Catholic Review Associate Publisher Chris Gunty is joined by Daughter of St. Paul Sister Rose Pacatte, OSV News media reviewer John Mulderig, and co‑host Ann Augherton of the Arlington Catholic Herald for a fast‑moving, insightful conversation about Hollywood’s biggest night, coming up March 15. Baltimore Catholics bring voice of migrants to U.S. capitol Marietha Góngora V. March 6, 2026 “They ask for help, and all I can say is, ‘I hear you. I hear you,’” said Deacon Seigfried Presberry as he described the phone calls he receives from families after a loved one is detained by immigration authorities. More Local News World News U.S. peacebuilding a ‘strategic and moral imperative,’ advocates say at Notre Dame event Kate Scanlon March 11, 2026 With American peacebuilding at a “crossroads,” amid global conflict and changes in U.S. foreign policy, a Notre Dame conference March 10 in the nation’s capital examined how to meet new challenges facing international conflict resolution and fostering peace. Catholic death penalty opponents laud commuted death sentence for inmate who didn’t pull trigger Kate Scanlon March 11, 2026 Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Ala., announced March 10 she commuted the death sentence of Charles L. “Sonny” Burton to life in prison, a move lauded by Catholic death penalty opponents. Slain Lebanese priest hailed as a ‘martyr,’ commemorated by Pope Leo XIV Dale Gavlak March 11, 2026 Lebanese Maronite Catholic priest Father Pierre al-Rahi was commemorated by Pope Leo XIV ahead of the cleric’s funeral attended by scores of faithful as well as Catholic and Lebanese government officials in his southern village of Qlayaa. As humanitarian crisis looms in Lebanon, Mideast Christians face uncertain future Dale Gavlak March 11, 2026 Lebanon has been gripped by panic and internal displacement crisis following Israeli evacuation orders as part of the U.S. and Israel–Iran war, with the country coming to reflect the growing pressure on Middle Eastern Christians, raising fears the conflict could force many to leave the region permanently. More World News Commentary Question Corner: Can you use a deconsecrated altar for other purposes? Jenna Marie Cooper March 11, 2026 while a church building that could no longer be used for its original purpose might in some cases lawfully be sold and re-purposed as something like a museum or private residence, this relegation or re-purposing would not affect the status of the altar it once contained. Yes and no George P. Matysek Jr. March 11, 2026 In the Gospel of St. Matthew, Jesus tells us to let our “yes” mean “yes” and our “no” mean “no,” warning that anything more is from the evil one. Scripture scholars explain that he was condemning the misuse of oaths and calling his followers to live in truth. But I couldn’t help thinking that he was also calling us to something deeper: an integrity of heart. John Allen, nonpareil Vaticanista George Weigel March 11, 2026 John Allen was the best Anglophone Vaticanista ever, a man of great kindness who graciously helped everyone on that beat who had the sense to counsel with him. More than a Cup of Coffee (and accepting Lenten interruptions) Rita Buettner March 7, 2026 As we were walking, I saw a man who looked like he was on his way to work. He was carrying a paper coffee cup—a beacon to me on my hunt for coffee. Fear: Destroyer of Lenten works Elizabeth Scalia March 7, 2026 It is human to be afraid. But this year, in our Lenten disciplines, let us place all of the fears we’re conscious of — or will admit to — into the vast depths of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Christ, who said, “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Lk 12:32). More Commentary Featured Video Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s bid to become the first team to earn back-to-back Baltimore Catholic League Tournament and Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference basketball titles started quickly and promptly hit a snag against St. Frances Academy March 4 at Loyola University Maryland’s Reitz Arena.
Maryvale grad Allie Weis running Boston Marathon to benefit cancer research Gerry Jackson March 11, 2026 Allie Weis will compete in her first Boston Marathon April 20, running the 130th edition of the iconic event to raise funds for cancer research in honor of her late mother.
Hagerstown school recognized by Cardinal Newman Society Catholic Review Staff March 9, 2026 St. Mary Catholic School in Hagerstown has been recognized for its Catholic identity and academic excellence by The Cardinal Newman Society.
Radio Interview: The 2026 Oscars Catholic Review Staff March 9, 2026 Catholic Review Radio’s 2026 Oscars Special dives into the year’s most surprising, soulful, and genre‑bending Best Picture nominees. Catholic Review Associate Publisher Chris Gunty is joined by Daughter of St. Paul Sister Rose Pacatte, OSV News media reviewer John Mulderig, and co‑host Ann Augherton of the Arlington Catholic Herald for a fast‑moving, insightful conversation about Hollywood’s biggest night, coming up March 15.
Baltimore Catholics bring voice of migrants to U.S. capitol Marietha Góngora V. March 6, 2026 “They ask for help, and all I can say is, ‘I hear you. I hear you,’” said Deacon Seigfried Presberry as he described the phone calls he receives from families after a loved one is detained by immigration authorities.
U.S. peacebuilding a ‘strategic and moral imperative,’ advocates say at Notre Dame event Kate Scanlon March 11, 2026 With American peacebuilding at a “crossroads,” amid global conflict and changes in U.S. foreign policy, a Notre Dame conference March 10 in the nation’s capital examined how to meet new challenges facing international conflict resolution and fostering peace.
Catholic death penalty opponents laud commuted death sentence for inmate who didn’t pull trigger Kate Scanlon March 11, 2026 Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Ala., announced March 10 she commuted the death sentence of Charles L. “Sonny” Burton to life in prison, a move lauded by Catholic death penalty opponents.
Slain Lebanese priest hailed as a ‘martyr,’ commemorated by Pope Leo XIV Dale Gavlak March 11, 2026 Lebanese Maronite Catholic priest Father Pierre al-Rahi was commemorated by Pope Leo XIV ahead of the cleric’s funeral attended by scores of faithful as well as Catholic and Lebanese government officials in his southern village of Qlayaa.
As humanitarian crisis looms in Lebanon, Mideast Christians face uncertain future Dale Gavlak March 11, 2026 Lebanon has been gripped by panic and internal displacement crisis following Israeli evacuation orders as part of the U.S. and Israel–Iran war, with the country coming to reflect the growing pressure on Middle Eastern Christians, raising fears the conflict could force many to leave the region permanently.
Question Corner: Can you use a deconsecrated altar for other purposes? Jenna Marie Cooper March 11, 2026 while a church building that could no longer be used for its original purpose might in some cases lawfully be sold and re-purposed as something like a museum or private residence, this relegation or re-purposing would not affect the status of the altar it once contained.
Yes and no George P. Matysek Jr. March 11, 2026 In the Gospel of St. Matthew, Jesus tells us to let our “yes” mean “yes” and our “no” mean “no,” warning that anything more is from the evil one. Scripture scholars explain that he was condemning the misuse of oaths and calling his followers to live in truth. But I couldn’t help thinking that he was also calling us to something deeper: an integrity of heart.
John Allen, nonpareil Vaticanista George Weigel March 11, 2026 John Allen was the best Anglophone Vaticanista ever, a man of great kindness who graciously helped everyone on that beat who had the sense to counsel with him.
More than a Cup of Coffee (and accepting Lenten interruptions) Rita Buettner March 7, 2026 As we were walking, I saw a man who looked like he was on his way to work. He was carrying a paper coffee cup—a beacon to me on my hunt for coffee.
Fear: Destroyer of Lenten works Elizabeth Scalia March 7, 2026 It is human to be afraid. But this year, in our Lenten disciplines, let us place all of the fears we’re conscious of — or will admit to — into the vast depths of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Christ, who said, “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Lk 12:32).
