Archdiocese of New York proposes $800 million settlement for abuse claims Augustinian charisms of truth, unity, love revealed in Pope Leo’s pastoral style, say panelists Movie Review: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Madre Peregrina statue on US tour brings message of hope, peace and joy, bishop says Pope Leo condemns violence after bomb attack in Colombia Local News Pope Leo XIV reshapes Washington, W.Va. leadership; two bishops have Baltimore ties George P. Matysek Jr. May 1, 2026 A bishop who began his episcopal ministry in the Archdiocese of Baltimore is among those stepping down as Pope Leo XIV announced a set of appointments May 1 affecting the Archdiocese of Washington and the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, W.Va. A second bishop with Baltimore ties is also among those affected. Maryland Supreme Court rebukes state, prohibits naming uncharged individuals in AG report Christopher Gunty April 30, 2026 The Maryland Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that certain people named in the April 2023 report by the Office of the Attorney General cannot be named publicly. Bankruptcy court rules archdiocese can continue to assist parishes with real estate sales and affirms legal separateness Christopher Gunty April 30, 2026 The judge in the federal bankruptcy court proceeding involving the Archdiocese of Baltimore issued an order April 29 that allows the archdiocese, as debtor in the case, to continue providing assistance to parishes and schools wishing to sell or lease real estate. Eagle Scout Torben Heinbockel enjoys a 141-badge journey Gerry Jackson April 30, 2026 Torben Heinbockel has quite the stash of merit badges on his sash after six and half years of Scouting. More Local News World News Archdiocese of New York proposes $800 million settlement for abuse claims Gina Christian May 1, 2026 The Archdiocese of New York has proposed an $800 million settlement to resolve some 1,300 abuse claims involving clergy and staff brought under lookback laws in that state. Augustinian charisms of truth, unity, love revealed in Pope Leo’s pastoral style, say panelists Simone Orendain May 1, 2026 One year in, Pope Leo XIV’s papacy has been rooted in truth, unity and love — the distinct gifts of his religious order, the Order of St. Augustine — making him a shepherd who leads with a blend of bridge-building and truth-telling, according to those who know him well and from afar. Madre Peregrina statue on US tour brings message of hope, peace and joy, bishop says Josh McGovern May 1, 2026 The Madre Peregrina statue visiting the Twin Cities is like Mary visiting Elizabeth — she comes with news of hope and joy, said Auxiliary Bishop Kevin T. Kenney of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Pope Leo condemns violence after bomb attack in Colombia Junno Arocho Esteves May 1, 2026 Pope Leo XIV called for an end to violence after a bombing on a highway in Colombia that killed 20 people and left dozens wounded. More World News Commentary Father John Courtney Murray: Advocate for cooperation between church, state Russell Shaw May 2, 2026 By all odds, the distinguished intellectual landmark in the project of integrating Catholicism and Americanism is “We Hold These Truths: Catholic Reflections on the American Proposition,” a collection of essays published in 1960 by the theologian Jesuit Father John Courtney Murray. In thanksgiving for the gift of baptism George Weigel April 30, 2026 Participation in the “communion of saints” is one of the great gifts conferred in baptism. As I give thanks for the gift of my baptism seventy-five years ago, it is incorporation into this “great cloud of witnesses” (Hebrews 12:1) for which I am particularly grateful. An overnight trip to see an off-off-off-off-off-off-Broadway musical Rita Buettner April 29, 2026 Back in the fall, my sister Maureen reached out to tell us that her son, a junior in high school, had landed an actual role in his school musical. What the Easter Scriptures teach us about how to live as family Laura Kelly Fanucci April 28, 2026 What goodness of God, to give the gifts we need: extra time, real companions, rich stories and relentless grace. In the family of faith, even in our hardest days, we are never alone on the road. Question Corner: Am I obligated to do my penance right away for my confession to be valid? Jenna Marie Cooper April 28, 2026 Now it occurs to me that since I didn’t say my penance right away, my confession was invalid and I shouldn’t have received Communion at Mass. Is this a new sin I need to confess? 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.
Pope Leo XIV reshapes Washington, W.Va. leadership; two bishops have Baltimore ties George P. Matysek Jr. May 1, 2026 A bishop who began his episcopal ministry in the Archdiocese of Baltimore is among those stepping down as Pope Leo XIV announced a set of appointments May 1 affecting the Archdiocese of Washington and the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, W.Va. A second bishop with Baltimore ties is also among those affected.
Maryland Supreme Court rebukes state, prohibits naming uncharged individuals in AG report Christopher Gunty April 30, 2026 The Maryland Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that certain people named in the April 2023 report by the Office of the Attorney General cannot be named publicly.
Bankruptcy court rules archdiocese can continue to assist parishes with real estate sales and affirms legal separateness Christopher Gunty April 30, 2026 The judge in the federal bankruptcy court proceeding involving the Archdiocese of Baltimore issued an order April 29 that allows the archdiocese, as debtor in the case, to continue providing assistance to parishes and schools wishing to sell or lease real estate.
Eagle Scout Torben Heinbockel enjoys a 141-badge journey Gerry Jackson April 30, 2026 Torben Heinbockel has quite the stash of merit badges on his sash after six and half years of Scouting.
Archdiocese of New York proposes $800 million settlement for abuse claims Gina Christian May 1, 2026 The Archdiocese of New York has proposed an $800 million settlement to resolve some 1,300 abuse claims involving clergy and staff brought under lookback laws in that state.
Augustinian charisms of truth, unity, love revealed in Pope Leo’s pastoral style, say panelists Simone Orendain May 1, 2026 One year in, Pope Leo XIV’s papacy has been rooted in truth, unity and love — the distinct gifts of his religious order, the Order of St. Augustine — making him a shepherd who leads with a blend of bridge-building and truth-telling, according to those who know him well and from afar.
Madre Peregrina statue on US tour brings message of hope, peace and joy, bishop says Josh McGovern May 1, 2026 The Madre Peregrina statue visiting the Twin Cities is like Mary visiting Elizabeth — she comes with news of hope and joy, said Auxiliary Bishop Kevin T. Kenney of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
Pope Leo condemns violence after bomb attack in Colombia Junno Arocho Esteves May 1, 2026 Pope Leo XIV called for an end to violence after a bombing on a highway in Colombia that killed 20 people and left dozens wounded.
Father John Courtney Murray: Advocate for cooperation between church, state Russell Shaw May 2, 2026 By all odds, the distinguished intellectual landmark in the project of integrating Catholicism and Americanism is “We Hold These Truths: Catholic Reflections on the American Proposition,” a collection of essays published in 1960 by the theologian Jesuit Father John Courtney Murray.
In thanksgiving for the gift of baptism George Weigel April 30, 2026 Participation in the “communion of saints” is one of the great gifts conferred in baptism. As I give thanks for the gift of my baptism seventy-five years ago, it is incorporation into this “great cloud of witnesses” (Hebrews 12:1) for which I am particularly grateful.
An overnight trip to see an off-off-off-off-off-off-Broadway musical Rita Buettner April 29, 2026 Back in the fall, my sister Maureen reached out to tell us that her son, a junior in high school, had landed an actual role in his school musical.
What the Easter Scriptures teach us about how to live as family Laura Kelly Fanucci April 28, 2026 What goodness of God, to give the gifts we need: extra time, real companions, rich stories and relentless grace. In the family of faith, even in our hardest days, we are never alone on the road.
Question Corner: Am I obligated to do my penance right away for my confession to be valid? Jenna Marie Cooper April 28, 2026 Now it occurs to me that since I didn’t say my penance right away, my confession was invalid and I shouldn’t have received Communion at Mass. Is this a new sin I need to confess?
