Archdiocesan staff celebrates Archbishop Lori’s 75th birthday Israeli soldier photographed desecrating Mary statue in Lebanon Leo XIV: A pope of order for chaotic times ‘My soul magnifies the Lord!’: Pope Leo marks anniversary of election at Marian shrine in Pompeii Customer service story of ‘relatable’ Pope Leo XIV gone viral resonates with everyday people Local News Archdiocesan staff celebrates Archbishop Lori’s 75th birthday Christopher Gunty May 8, 2026 Archbishop William E. Lori observed his 75th birthday May 7 with a celebration with Catholic Center staff in Baltimore. Knott Scholars recognized Katie V. Jones May 8, 2026 Thirty-nine students were recognized as Knott Scholarship winners during an April 26 pinning ceremony at St. Joseph in Fullerton. A seagull on the Sistine Chapel inspires a story about being loved as you are George P. Matysek Jr. May 7, 2026 Eric Clayton was sitting in a barbershop when a viral photo of a seagull atop the Sistine Chapel sparked an idea. Weeks later, he had a children’s book — and a message about God’s love he hopes will reach kids, families, and maybe even the pope. Young Catholic missionaries bring hope to Baltimore’s homeless population George P. Matysek Jr. May 6, 2026 Through prayer and presence, Catholic missionaries in Baltimore walk alongside the homeless, forming relationships that bring dignity and hope. More Local News World News Israeli soldier photographed desecrating Mary statue in Lebanon Junno Arocho Esteves May 8, 2026 Outrage has grown as a photo surfaced of an Israeli soldier desecrating a statue of the Virgin Mary in Lebanon. Concerns are mounting about increasing anti-Christian behavior as Israel continues war in the Middle East. Leo XIV: A pope of order for chaotic times Paulina Guzik May 8, 2026 Today, we know a lot more about Cardinal Robert Prevost turned Pope Leo XIV. A year after his first words to the world were “Peace be with you all,” he has emerged as a pope of order for times of global chaos. ‘My soul magnifies the Lord!’: Pope Leo marks anniversary of election at Marian shrine in Pompeii Courtney Mares May 8, 2026 Pope Leo XIV marked the anniversary of his May 8 election by making a pilgrimage to celebrate Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Pompeii, one of Italy’s most beloved Marian shrines, placing his pontificate under the protection of the Virgin Mary. Customer service story of ‘relatable’ Pope Leo XIV gone viral resonates with everyday people Simone Orendain May 8, 2026 The incoming provincial superior of the Midwest Augustinians, the order that Pope Leo XIV belongs to and the province he once led, said viral interest in the story of the pope’s customer service call last year has been unexpected. More World News Commentary The Mom Friends You Need Rita Buettner May 8, 2026 Before becoming a mother, I had no idea how important my relationships with other mothers would be. Mary’s interior freedom Archbishop William E. Lori May 8, 2026 Among the many beautiful feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the Visitation. This year it falls on a Sunday and so won’t be celebrated in the liturgy. Nevertheless, it should not be passed over in silence. Among its important lessons is the beauty of interior freedom – Mary’s interior freedom. Bench to brilliance Mark Viviano May 7, 2026 When Mark Scallion arrived at Mount St. Mary’s, the former high school star found himself sitting on the bench. Instead of giving up, he embraced a new role — and made college basketball history in the process. In the garden Effie Caldarola May 5, 2026 It’s spring. Let’s take our prayer to the gardens where we hear the voice of someone who promises never to leave us alone, and who calls our name in the shadowy dawn. Question Corner: Can a Catholic date a person whose marriage has not been annulled or is this a sin? Jenna Marie Cooper May 5, 2026 Our belief in the absolute permanence of marriage is rooted in what Jesus himself taught us in St. Matthew’s Gospel… More Commentary Featured Video On April 21, 2025, Pope Francis died, marking the end of a historic and deeply influential pontificate. His death led to a conclave that elected his successor, Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV.
Archdiocesan staff celebrates Archbishop Lori’s 75th birthday Christopher Gunty May 8, 2026 Archbishop William E. Lori observed his 75th birthday May 7 with a celebration with Catholic Center staff in Baltimore.
Knott Scholars recognized Katie V. Jones May 8, 2026 Thirty-nine students were recognized as Knott Scholarship winners during an April 26 pinning ceremony at St. Joseph in Fullerton.
A seagull on the Sistine Chapel inspires a story about being loved as you are George P. Matysek Jr. May 7, 2026 Eric Clayton was sitting in a barbershop when a viral photo of a seagull atop the Sistine Chapel sparked an idea. Weeks later, he had a children’s book — and a message about God’s love he hopes will reach kids, families, and maybe even the pope.
Young Catholic missionaries bring hope to Baltimore’s homeless population George P. Matysek Jr. May 6, 2026 Through prayer and presence, Catholic missionaries in Baltimore walk alongside the homeless, forming relationships that bring dignity and hope.
Israeli soldier photographed desecrating Mary statue in Lebanon Junno Arocho Esteves May 8, 2026 Outrage has grown as a photo surfaced of an Israeli soldier desecrating a statue of the Virgin Mary in Lebanon. Concerns are mounting about increasing anti-Christian behavior as Israel continues war in the Middle East.
Leo XIV: A pope of order for chaotic times Paulina Guzik May 8, 2026 Today, we know a lot more about Cardinal Robert Prevost turned Pope Leo XIV. A year after his first words to the world were “Peace be with you all,” he has emerged as a pope of order for times of global chaos.
‘My soul magnifies the Lord!’: Pope Leo marks anniversary of election at Marian shrine in Pompeii Courtney Mares May 8, 2026 Pope Leo XIV marked the anniversary of his May 8 election by making a pilgrimage to celebrate Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Pompeii, one of Italy’s most beloved Marian shrines, placing his pontificate under the protection of the Virgin Mary.
Customer service story of ‘relatable’ Pope Leo XIV gone viral resonates with everyday people Simone Orendain May 8, 2026 The incoming provincial superior of the Midwest Augustinians, the order that Pope Leo XIV belongs to and the province he once led, said viral interest in the story of the pope’s customer service call last year has been unexpected.
The Mom Friends You Need Rita Buettner May 8, 2026 Before becoming a mother, I had no idea how important my relationships with other mothers would be.
Mary’s interior freedom Archbishop William E. Lori May 8, 2026 Among the many beautiful feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the Visitation. This year it falls on a Sunday and so won’t be celebrated in the liturgy. Nevertheless, it should not be passed over in silence. Among its important lessons is the beauty of interior freedom – Mary’s interior freedom.
Bench to brilliance Mark Viviano May 7, 2026 When Mark Scallion arrived at Mount St. Mary’s, the former high school star found himself sitting on the bench. Instead of giving up, he embraced a new role — and made college basketball history in the process.
In the garden Effie Caldarola May 5, 2026 It’s spring. Let’s take our prayer to the gardens where we hear the voice of someone who promises never to leave us alone, and who calls our name in the shadowy dawn.
Question Corner: Can a Catholic date a person whose marriage has not been annulled or is this a sin? Jenna Marie Cooper May 5, 2026 Our belief in the absolute permanence of marriage is rooted in what Jesus himself taught us in St. Matthew’s Gospel…
