Pew: More governments cracking down on religion, with spikes in religious hostility in 2023 Trump and Iran reach tentative deal to end war, but obstacles to peace remain Powerful experience at adoration helps lead Calvert Hall grad to the priesthood Eucharistic pilgrims focus on bringing Jesus to everyone ‘Communion’: JD Vance’s spiritual memoir released as 2028 race heats up Local News Powerful experience at adoration helps lead Calvert Hall grad to the priesthood George P. Matysek Jr. June 16, 2026 After graduating from Tulane University with a degree in chemistry, Deacon Kulik put aside medical school acceptance to serve two years as a missionary with FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kan. The experience deepened his sense of purpose and pointed him toward seminary. Eucharistic pilgrims focus on bringing Jesus to everyone Christopher Gunty June 15, 2026 For the nine “perpetual pilgrims” traveling with the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage from Florida to Maine to Pennsylvania, prayer and mission are at the center of their journey. Baltimore Catholics catch World Cup fever Nelson Coffin June 15, 2026 Fervor for the sport can even penetrate religious enclaves, such as it did when six priests gathered in the rectory of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland June 11 to watch Mexico top South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City in the Group A opener. Radio Interview: Source of All Hope accompanies people experiencing homelessness on Baltimore streets Catholic Review Staff June 15, 2026 An outreach program at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore is changing lives on city streets. More Local News World News Pew: More governments cracking down on religion, with spikes in religious hostility in 2023 Gina Christian June 16, 2026 A new report shows more countries saw spikes in religious hostility by individuals and groups in 2023, the last year for which data is available — with the rise attributable in part to harassment of religious minorities and the ongoing impact of the Israel-Hamas war. Trump and Iran reach tentative deal to end war, but obstacles to peace remain Kate Scanlon June 16, 2026 WASHINGTON (OSV News) — After President Donald Trump, Pakistani mediators, and Iranian officials said a framework has been reached for a deal to end the war in Iran, a Catholic expert in peacekeeping said that while there is cause for optimism, key obstacles remain. Trump said June 14 that an agreement had been reached, and Pakistani mediators said there would be a formal signing on June 19. Iran’s President Masoud… ‘Communion’: JD Vance’s spiritual memoir released as 2028 race heats up Kimberly Heatherington June 15, 2026 On June 16, Vice President JD Vance will release his second book, “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith” (HarperCollins). As a presumed 2028 U.S. presidential candidate, the timing couldn’t be more critical for Vance, who joined the Catholic Church in 2019. World Cup kicks off amid passion, protests in Mexico David Agren June 15, 2026 Mexico opened its third turn as a World Cup host with a 2-0 victory over South Africa June 11 at Mexico City’s iconic stadium, previously known as Estadio Azteca, but Catholic leaders urged fans not to lose sight of the country’s deeper challenges. More World News Commentary Question Corner: Can a Catholic priest attend a non-Catholic wedding reception as a guest? Jenna Marie Cooper June 16, 2026 “Non-Catholic wedding” is a very broad term that can refer to a number of scenarios. In some of these scenarios, there is no reason why a Catholic, even a Catholic priest or deacon, should feel the need to decline an invitation to attend as a guest. But other “non-Catholic weddings” would be more of a concern. Little Love Messages from God Rita Buettner June 15, 2026 God often has something else up his sleeve. And he likes to make sure we know that he sees us and that he’s walking right by our side. Dream and be encouraged! Your God-given gifts are still there! Elizabeth Scalia June 15, 2026 The favors of the Lord are not exhausted, his mercies not over and done; every morning they are renewed, so great is his faithfulness (Lam 3:22-23). Catholic sci-fi novel demonstrates the dangers of replacing faith with ideology Madelyn Reichert June 11, 2026 Longtime fans of Karina Fabian’s “Rescue Sisters” stories will be quick to point out that the review of this month’s novel is a decade overdue. To them one can only reply that, after all, Christ gave the full day’s pay to the latecomers in his parable of the vineyard workers, and this reviewer is similarly grateful to have discovered such an excellent work of speculative fiction, even if a bit belatedly. Discovered, of course, being the operative word, as in any good work of science fiction. Special delivery Rita Buettner June 10, 2026 I know there are people who say that a child learns best when they need to deal with the consequences. But I think there are enough hard consequences in life. The lessons I want to teach my children are to respond with compassion. More Commentary Featured Video The U.S. bishops consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Live from the USCCB Spring Plenary Assembly in Orlando, this historic Mass invites parishes and Catholics around the country to join the bishops in consecrating our nation to the Sacred Heart. Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori was the homilist.
Powerful experience at adoration helps lead Calvert Hall grad to the priesthood George P. Matysek Jr. June 16, 2026 After graduating from Tulane University with a degree in chemistry, Deacon Kulik put aside medical school acceptance to serve two years as a missionary with FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kan. The experience deepened his sense of purpose and pointed him toward seminary.
Eucharistic pilgrims focus on bringing Jesus to everyone Christopher Gunty June 15, 2026 For the nine “perpetual pilgrims” traveling with the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage from Florida to Maine to Pennsylvania, prayer and mission are at the center of their journey.
Baltimore Catholics catch World Cup fever Nelson Coffin June 15, 2026 Fervor for the sport can even penetrate religious enclaves, such as it did when six priests gathered in the rectory of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland June 11 to watch Mexico top South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City in the Group A opener.
Radio Interview: Source of All Hope accompanies people experiencing homelessness on Baltimore streets Catholic Review Staff June 15, 2026 An outreach program at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore is changing lives on city streets.
Pew: More governments cracking down on religion, with spikes in religious hostility in 2023 Gina Christian June 16, 2026 A new report shows more countries saw spikes in religious hostility by individuals and groups in 2023, the last year for which data is available — with the rise attributable in part to harassment of religious minorities and the ongoing impact of the Israel-Hamas war.
Trump and Iran reach tentative deal to end war, but obstacles to peace remain Kate Scanlon June 16, 2026 WASHINGTON (OSV News) — After President Donald Trump, Pakistani mediators, and Iranian officials said a framework has been reached for a deal to end the war in Iran, a Catholic expert in peacekeeping said that while there is cause for optimism, key obstacles remain. Trump said June 14 that an agreement had been reached, and Pakistani mediators said there would be a formal signing on June 19. Iran’s President Masoud…
‘Communion’: JD Vance’s spiritual memoir released as 2028 race heats up Kimberly Heatherington June 15, 2026 On June 16, Vice President JD Vance will release his second book, “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith” (HarperCollins). As a presumed 2028 U.S. presidential candidate, the timing couldn’t be more critical for Vance, who joined the Catholic Church in 2019.
World Cup kicks off amid passion, protests in Mexico David Agren June 15, 2026 Mexico opened its third turn as a World Cup host with a 2-0 victory over South Africa June 11 at Mexico City’s iconic stadium, previously known as Estadio Azteca, but Catholic leaders urged fans not to lose sight of the country’s deeper challenges.
Question Corner: Can a Catholic priest attend a non-Catholic wedding reception as a guest? Jenna Marie Cooper June 16, 2026 “Non-Catholic wedding” is a very broad term that can refer to a number of scenarios. In some of these scenarios, there is no reason why a Catholic, even a Catholic priest or deacon, should feel the need to decline an invitation to attend as a guest. But other “non-Catholic weddings” would be more of a concern.
Little Love Messages from God Rita Buettner June 15, 2026 God often has something else up his sleeve. And he likes to make sure we know that he sees us and that he’s walking right by our side.
Dream and be encouraged! Your God-given gifts are still there! Elizabeth Scalia June 15, 2026 The favors of the Lord are not exhausted, his mercies not over and done; every morning they are renewed, so great is his faithfulness (Lam 3:22-23).
Catholic sci-fi novel demonstrates the dangers of replacing faith with ideology Madelyn Reichert June 11, 2026 Longtime fans of Karina Fabian’s “Rescue Sisters” stories will be quick to point out that the review of this month’s novel is a decade overdue. To them one can only reply that, after all, Christ gave the full day’s pay to the latecomers in his parable of the vineyard workers, and this reviewer is similarly grateful to have discovered such an excellent work of speculative fiction, even if a bit belatedly. Discovered, of course, being the operative word, as in any good work of science fiction.
Special delivery Rita Buettner June 10, 2026 I know there are people who say that a child learns best when they need to deal with the consequences. But I think there are enough hard consequences in life. The lessons I want to teach my children are to respond with compassion.
