Pope calls for end to West Bank violence, pursuit of two-state solution Pope ‘saddened’ by devastation in Indonesia following earthquake Radio Interview: An American Martyr – The Legacy of Blessed Stanley Rother True beauty found in enduring love, which ‘ennobles and lifts us up,’ pope says on feast of Assumption Values, service highlight nursing career spanning 59 years Local News Radio Interview: An American Martyr – The Legacy of Blessed Stanley Rother Catholic Review Staff August 17, 2026 In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty interviews Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda, promoter of the canonization cause of Father Stanley Rother, a priest from Oklahoma who became a martyr in Guatemala. Values, service highlight nursing career spanning 59 years Samantha Smith August 14, 2026 For 59 years, Jacqueline “Jackie” Brock has built her nursing career around a simple calling: caring for people when they are at their most vulnerable. 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Radio Interview: An American Martyr – The Legacy of Blessed Stanley Rother Catholic Review Staff August 17, 2026 In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty interviews Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda, promoter of the canonization cause of Father Stanley Rother, a priest from Oklahoma who became a martyr in Guatemala.
Values, service highlight nursing career spanning 59 years Samantha Smith August 14, 2026 For 59 years, Jacqueline “Jackie” Brock has built her nursing career around a simple calling: caring for people when they are at their most vulnerable. At Ascension St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, she has served patients in orthopedic nursing, the emergency department, operating room and registration area, bringing the hospital’s mission and values into each role.
Fire damages building used for youth activities at St. Joseph, Fullerton Jay Sorgi August 13, 2026 The damage was extensive, but so was the gratefulness that no one was hurt after what parish and archdiocesan leaders suspect was an Aug. 10 lightning strike which led to a fire within a building on the campus of St. Joseph in Fullerton.
Redemptorists’ Baltimore Province will become part of new North American province Jay Sorgi August 13, 2026 The Redemptorists’ Baltimore Province is about to become part of a much larger province, combining with Redemptorist communities in Denver, Mexico and Vietnam as the order reorganizes its North American mission. But the change in structure is not expected to end the Redemptorists’ presence in Baltimore.
Pope calls for end to West Bank violence, pursuit of two-state solution Junno Arocho Esteves August 17, 2026 Warning against increased violence in the West Bank, Pope Leo XIV urged world leaders to decisively pursue an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel.
Pope ‘saddened’ by devastation in Indonesia following earthquake Junno Arocho Esteves August 17, 2026 Pope Leo XIV conveyed his solidarity with the people of Indonesia after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country’s eastern coast, triggering a tsunami warning and leaving thousands displaced in the aftermath.
True beauty found in enduring love, which ‘ennobles and lifts us up,’ pope says on feast of Assumption Junno Arocho Esteves August 16, 2026 Christians are called to reflect Mary’s authentic beauty, which is revealed through a life of enduring love rather than worldly aesthetic standards, Pope Leo XIV said.
World cannot remain indifferent to suffering of migrant children, pope says Junno Arocho Esteves August 14, 2026 The world must no longer look at the plight of migrants, especially children, as a problem to be managed or quantified, but as a call to protect human rights and dignity, Pope Leo XIV said.
Question Corner: What is the Catholic Church’s current stance on Freemasonry? Jenna Marie Cooper August 17, 2026 Could you clarify the Church’s current stance on Freemasonry? Some seem to think that these days it’s “no different than belonging to Rotary” or any other service club. The local church has parishioners that belong to the local Masonic lodge.
Addressing the ‘valleys of despair’ caused by the growing sports betting industry Charles C. Camosy August 13, 2026 The sports betting industry has seen explosive growth in revenue in the past six years, but how is it affecting society? Ray Kim, director of U.S. Programs & Partnerships at the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy, recently spoke with OSV News’ Charles Camosy about what Catholics should know about the growing addiction issues that have taken hold for many.
Ryan, meet Ryan: A glimpse into record-breaking Ryan Meet-ups Rita Buettner August 11, 2026 The idea that people named Ryan would gather together simply to celebrate sharing a name really struck me.
Question Corner: What is predestination? Jenna Marie Cooper August 10, 2026 Q: Could you please tell me what exactly predestination is? Also, is this a dogma of the Catholic Church or is it heresy?
The abstraction of ‘brokenness’ Leonard J. DeLorenzo August 10, 2026 We are wounded, yes, and also made in the image of God, also redeemed, also capable of glory, and we are bodies in time and in particular trouble, which is precisely the creature God came to save. He did not take on brokenness in general. He took on flesh, and was hungry, and wept, and bled from named wounds in his hands and his side.
