Trump touts immigration enforcement in State of the Union address as polls show growing concern Border state bishops urge immigration enforcement reform before State of the Union 5 Things to Know About the 2026 BCL Tournament Bishops: Ukrainians ‘resist, trust, pray’ as Russia’s full-scale invasion turns 4 Ukrainian Church transformed by 4 years of war, Kyiv’s bishop says Local News 5 Things to Know About the 2026 BCL Tournament Gerry Jackson February 25, 2026 The 55th Baltimore Catholic League Tournament, presented by Brooks Financial Group, will tip off March 1, featuring some of the best high school basketball talent in the nation. The Baltimore Catholic League Tournament is the longest-running boys postseason tournament in the state. Myrtle Stanley, former director of what is now archdiocesan Missions Office, dies at 96 Katie V. Jones February 23, 2026 Myrtle Stanley, former director of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Office of the Propagation of the Faith (now the Missions Office), died Feb. 6. She was 96. Radio Interview: Holier matrimony Catholic Review Staff February 23, 2026 Exploring the beauty and challenge of Catholic marriage, this week’s episode of “Catholic Review Radio” features author and homeschooling mother Caitrin Bennett discussing her award-winning book, “Holier Matrimony: Married Saints, Catholic Vows and Sacramental Grace.” ‘High-adventure faith’ at retreat center in Emmitsburg Jay Sorgi February 23, 2026 Damascus, an Ohio-based ministry that says it serves more than 50,000 with its camps and missionary outreach, has purchased the Summit Lake Christian Retreat Center in Emmitsburg from a Baptist group, and will operate summer camps for Catholic youths from sixth graders to seniors in high school. More Local News World News Spanish bishops clarify Pope Leo XIV’s remarks following media reports Junno Arocho Esteves February 25, 2026 The executive commission of the Spanish bishops’ conference clarified a recent report that alleged Pope Leo XIV had warned about attempts by far-right political parties in the country to “weaponize the Church.” Amid clash with Notre Dame administration, students pray for life with Bishop Rhoades at university grotto Gretchen R. Crowe February 25, 2026 Two weeks after calling on the University of Notre Dame to withdraw its appointment of pro-abortion professor Susan Ostermann as head of one of the school’s research centers, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend joined students to pray for life at the university’s Marian grotto. Sydney Archdiocese welcomes record numbers at Rite of Election Junno Arocho Esteves February 25, 2026 The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney said it welcomed a record number of catechumens and candidates during the annual Rite of Election at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Trump touts immigration enforcement in State of the Union address as polls show growing concern Kate Scanlon February 25, 2026 President Donald Trump touted his administration’s immigration enforcement actions in his Feb. 24 State of the Union address, as polls show increasing concern about these policies among U.S. voters. More World News Commentary The myth vs. the historical record George Weigel February 25, 2026 What John Paul observed to the General Council of the Polish episcopate in June 1979 — that Catholicism has effective weapons against tyranny when it is “strong with its own strength,” its spiritual strength — remains true today, not least with respect to Russia and China. Question Corner: Should I give up prayers of petition this Lent as my priest suggested in his homily? Jenna Marie Cooper February 25, 2026 Prayers of intercession, where we ask God to help other people in their needs, are also prayers of petition. Since praying for both the living and the dead is a spiritual work of mercy, it wouldn’t seem fitting to give this up for Lent! Today is a good day to begin again Rita Buettner February 22, 2026 Lent isn’t about winning. It’s about taking small steps that we hope lead to big ones. If we’re doing this right, Lent will not be easy. But we are trying. Caring for creation this Lent Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski February 21, 2026 Like the popes and bishops speaking up to protect God’s creation, our Catholic faith calls all of us to bring our values to public life, too. You can join churches and millions of Americans in conserving resources, advocating for change and supporting initiatives to give our children a cleaner, healthier world. Adoption is choosing life Katie Yoder February 19, 2026 Birth mothers embody this radical, self-sacrificial love by wanting what is best for their children even if that means placing them with another family. Adoptive parents participate in it by loving another’s child as their own. More Commentary Featured Video A look at Pope Leo’s Ash Wednesday 2026.
5 Things to Know About the 2026 BCL Tournament Gerry Jackson February 25, 2026 The 55th Baltimore Catholic League Tournament, presented by Brooks Financial Group, will tip off March 1, featuring some of the best high school basketball talent in the nation. The Baltimore Catholic League Tournament is the longest-running boys postseason tournament in the state.
Myrtle Stanley, former director of what is now archdiocesan Missions Office, dies at 96 Katie V. Jones February 23, 2026 Myrtle Stanley, former director of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Office of the Propagation of the Faith (now the Missions Office), died Feb. 6. She was 96.
Radio Interview: Holier matrimony Catholic Review Staff February 23, 2026 Exploring the beauty and challenge of Catholic marriage, this week’s episode of “Catholic Review Radio” features author and homeschooling mother Caitrin Bennett discussing her award-winning book, “Holier Matrimony: Married Saints, Catholic Vows and Sacramental Grace.”
‘High-adventure faith’ at retreat center in Emmitsburg Jay Sorgi February 23, 2026 Damascus, an Ohio-based ministry that says it serves more than 50,000 with its camps and missionary outreach, has purchased the Summit Lake Christian Retreat Center in Emmitsburg from a Baptist group, and will operate summer camps for Catholic youths from sixth graders to seniors in high school.
Spanish bishops clarify Pope Leo XIV’s remarks following media reports Junno Arocho Esteves February 25, 2026 The executive commission of the Spanish bishops’ conference clarified a recent report that alleged Pope Leo XIV had warned about attempts by far-right political parties in the country to “weaponize the Church.”
Amid clash with Notre Dame administration, students pray for life with Bishop Rhoades at university grotto Gretchen R. Crowe February 25, 2026 Two weeks after calling on the University of Notre Dame to withdraw its appointment of pro-abortion professor Susan Ostermann as head of one of the school’s research centers, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend joined students to pray for life at the university’s Marian grotto.
Sydney Archdiocese welcomes record numbers at Rite of Election Junno Arocho Esteves February 25, 2026 The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney said it welcomed a record number of catechumens and candidates during the annual Rite of Election at St. Mary’s Cathedral.
Trump touts immigration enforcement in State of the Union address as polls show growing concern Kate Scanlon February 25, 2026 President Donald Trump touted his administration’s immigration enforcement actions in his Feb. 24 State of the Union address, as polls show increasing concern about these policies among U.S. voters.
The myth vs. the historical record George Weigel February 25, 2026 What John Paul observed to the General Council of the Polish episcopate in June 1979 — that Catholicism has effective weapons against tyranny when it is “strong with its own strength,” its spiritual strength — remains true today, not least with respect to Russia and China.
Question Corner: Should I give up prayers of petition this Lent as my priest suggested in his homily? Jenna Marie Cooper February 25, 2026 Prayers of intercession, where we ask God to help other people in their needs, are also prayers of petition. Since praying for both the living and the dead is a spiritual work of mercy, it wouldn’t seem fitting to give this up for Lent!
Today is a good day to begin again Rita Buettner February 22, 2026 Lent isn’t about winning. It’s about taking small steps that we hope lead to big ones. If we’re doing this right, Lent will not be easy. But we are trying.
Caring for creation this Lent Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski February 21, 2026 Like the popes and bishops speaking up to protect God’s creation, our Catholic faith calls all of us to bring our values to public life, too. You can join churches and millions of Americans in conserving resources, advocating for change and supporting initiatives to give our children a cleaner, healthier world.
Adoption is choosing life Katie Yoder February 19, 2026 Birth mothers embody this radical, self-sacrificial love by wanting what is best for their children even if that means placing them with another family. Adoptive parents participate in it by loving another’s child as their own.
