Hundreds of children join Pope Leo XIV in praying the rosary for peace in Vatican Gardens St. Andrew celebrates new altar and completion of renovations Pope Leo XIV’s October prayer intention is ‘for mental health ministry’ Pakistan bishop ‘inspired’ by Blessed Fulton Sheen crossed globe for beatification In France, Pope Leo emerged as the global voice for ‘right to life’ of disabled and vulnerable Local News St. Andrew celebrates new altar and completion of renovations Katie V. Jones October 2, 2026 Taking only three months to complete, the Sacred Space Project gave the 40-year-old parish much needed updates, including new flooring, better lighting and new paint, according to Father Kline, pastor. Adjustments to the sanctuary’s framing and platform were also completed. 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St. Andrew celebrates new altar and completion of renovations Katie V. Jones October 2, 2026 Taking only three months to complete, the Sacred Space Project gave the 40-year-old parish much needed updates, including new flooring, better lighting and new paint, according to Father Kline, pastor. Adjustments to the sanctuary’s framing and platform were also completed.
PIE students show impact of giving Christopher Gunty October 2, 2026 The breakfast, sponsored annually by PIE to support Catholic students in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, invites local business leaders to network, hear about the impact on students and schools, and – the organizers hope – contribute to the cause.
Prison ministry changes lives inside and outside prison walls George P. Matysek Jr. October 1, 2026 Behind prison walls, unexpected encounters are changing lives. For incarcerated men and women seeking hope and the ministers who accompany them, prison ministry is a powerful source of faith, healing and human connection.
Deacon Carlos Morales, who served Church in Puerto Rico and Maryland, dies at 82 Jay Sorgi October 1, 2026 Deacon Carlos Morales, whose ministry included work as a university dean of students, radio host and author, and who accompanied thousands of people in their faith, died of liver cancer Sept. 22 in Edgewood. He was 82.
Hundreds of children join Pope Leo XIV in praying the rosary for peace in Vatican Gardens Courtney Mares October 2, 2026 Pope Leo XIV prayed the rosary with hundreds of children and their families at the Lourdes grotto in the Vatican Gardens Oct. 1 after the pope invited Catholics to pray the rosary throughout the month of October for peace in the world.
Pope Leo XIV’s October prayer intention is ‘for mental health ministry’ Francesca Merlo October 2, 2026 Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his October prayer intention to mental health ministry, calling on the Church to listen without judging and accompany those who suffer without excluding them.
Pakistan bishop ‘inspired’ by Blessed Fulton Sheen crossed globe for beatification Tony Gutierrez October 2, 2026 While Catholics across the U.S. celebrated the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Sept. 24, his impact extends across the globe. Bishop Indrias Rehmat of Faisalabad, Pakistan, came to St. Louis and Peoria to join in the ceremonies.
In France, Pope Leo emerged as the global voice for ‘right to life’ of disabled and vulnerable Courtney Mares October 2, 2026 From his arrival in Paris on Sept. 25 to his encounters with the sick and disabled in Lourdes, Pope Leo made the dignity of every human life the defining theme of his first visit to the country.
Pedaling for vocations Greg Erlandson October 1, 2026 I went on an unusual prayer retreat recently. I wore a helmet and cleats. It also involved two wheels and a strong headwind amid the rolling hills of southern Maryland.
Question Corner: At what point does being a pro-choice Catholic become sinful? Jenna Marie Cooper October 1, 2026 Q: Catholic governors commit an obviously sinful act when they sign extremely permissive abortion laws. On the other hand, there is an extraordinary minister of holy Communion in my parish who told me she is pro-choice, but I’m not aware she has done anything to support abortion except maybe vote for a pro-choice candidate. My question is: At what point does being a pro-choice Catholic become sinful? (Indianapolis, Indiana)
A look at the faith-based community working toward responsible AI practices Charles C. Camosy October 1, 2026 Who are the voices working to ensure that the faith-based and human concerns are being heard in the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence (AI)? One of those voices, Ben Olsen, founder and CEO of interintelligence, a faith and technology advisory firm, recently spoke with OSV News’ Charles Camosy about his efforts connecting faith efforts with new AI technology.
A saint for our times Archbishop William E. Lori October 1, 2026 This year marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. Unlike many famous and powerful people in history, St. Francis, the poverello, “the little poor one,” has not been forgotten. He remains one of the most beloved and admired saints who ever lived. But the world he lived in couldn’t be more different than the one we inhabit. Yet this saint speaks to our hearts and speaks to our times like few others.
A Visit to the Relics of St. Bernadette Rita Buettner September 27, 2026 Of course, once I was in line, I was all in. I found myself realizing what a blessing it was that the parking lot was packed and that the line was long.
