Advocates for Father Capodanno’s sainthood hopeful cause will gain momentum at Vatican Buenos Aires archbishop laments lack of unity at Mass for Pope Francis Community celebrates opening of a place to be seen and heard Pope condemns killings in Iran, speaks on migration, same-sex blessings From conflict zones to ancient Christian sites, Pope Leo XIV brings message of peace, hope to Africa Local News Community celebrates opening of a place to be seen and heard Katie V. Jones April 24, 2026 “Fill these rooms with your peace and make it a place of refuge for all who find their way here,” Archbishop Lori said in his prayer.”Open the hearts of those who come here so that they may receive not only material help but also the dignity of being seen and being loved.” Bishop Walsh wins state mock trial competition for second straight year Katie V. Jones April 22, 2026 It was a special moment when the small Cumberland-based Bishop Walsh School’s mock trial team qualified to go back to Annapolis and defend its 2025 state title. Sister Joan McCann, O.P., former principal, dies at 85 Catholic Review Staff April 22, 2026 In the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Sister Joan was a former teacher and principal of St. Rose of Lima School in Brooklyn. Elsewhere, she ministered in Illinois, Wisconsin, Georgia, Illinois and Washington, D.C. Maryland Catholic Conference engages wide-ranging state legislation in 2026 Christopher Gunty April 22, 2026 Life issues, immigration, juvenile justice and education were key issues addressed during the Maryland General Assembly session that ended April 13 that the Maryland Catholic Conference followed and took stances on. More Local News World News Advocates for Father Capodanno’s sainthood hopeful cause will gain momentum at Vatican Paula Katinas April 24, 2026 As supporters of Maryknoll Father Vincent Capodanno’s canonization cause marked the 60th anniversary of the late Navy chaplain’s arrival in Vietnam in 1966, there was renewed hope that the effort was gaining momentum. Buenos Aires archbishop laments lack of unity at Mass for Pope Francis David Agren April 24, 2026 Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva of Buenos Aires rebuked the country’s political class for ignoring Pope Francis’ magisterium on unity by bickering among themselves at a Mass celebrated on the anniversary of the late pope’s passing. Pope condemns killings in Iran, speaks on migration, same-sex blessings Josephine Peterson April 23, 2026 Pope Leo XIV, who has repeatedly called for peace and dialogue in the Middle East, went a step further April 23, condemning the unjust taking of life by governments as violence continues in Iran. From conflict zones to ancient Christian sites, Pope Leo XIV brings message of peace, hope to Africa OSV News April 23, 2026 Pope Leo XIV concluded his first trip to Africa April 23, capping a four-country visit marked by urgent calls for peace, direct engagement with conflict zones and a backdrop of international political tension. More World News Commentary ‘Les Misérables’ and the moral questions behind migration Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio April 22, 2026 On a recent vacation, I read Victor Hugo’s “Les Misérables.” Hugo was truly a poet and philosopher. “Les Misérables” became one of his most popular works through its musical presentation on Broadway and later as a film. It tells various stories about life with distinct and complicated moral issues that need resolution. Question Corner: Is there a time limit on a declaration of nullity appeal to the Roman Rota? Jenna Marie Cooper April 22, 2026 I have a question about appeals to Rome of the declaration of nullity process. The metropolitan tribunal of my local archdiocese has completed their review of the case and stated that it has been proved that there is sufficient ground to find the marriage invalid (“decision in the affirmative”). Pope Leo XIV, the world’s conscience: A Jewish perspective Menachem Z. Rosensaft April 22, 2026 The last thing a Jewish academic like myself with no grounding in Christian theology should want to do at this particular time is to weigh in on the attacks against Pope Leo XIV by President Trump, Vice President Vance, Speaker Johnson and others. The Pope and the President: Means and Ends Father Thomas Ulshafer, P.S.S. April 21, 2026 When President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social on April 12, he sidestepped the substance of the pope’s message. Old lines, new thoughts: Writing out a Gospel by hand Elizabeth Scalia April 20, 2026 Because my Lent took a nosedive about two-thirds of the way through, I am still immersed in a project I undertook in order to get my spiritual groove back: Writing out the Gospel of Mark, in longhand. 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.
Community celebrates opening of a place to be seen and heard Katie V. Jones April 24, 2026 “Fill these rooms with your peace and make it a place of refuge for all who find their way here,” Archbishop Lori said in his prayer.”Open the hearts of those who come here so that they may receive not only material help but also the dignity of being seen and being loved.”
Bishop Walsh wins state mock trial competition for second straight year Katie V. Jones April 22, 2026 It was a special moment when the small Cumberland-based Bishop Walsh School’s mock trial team qualified to go back to Annapolis and defend its 2025 state title.
Sister Joan McCann, O.P., former principal, dies at 85 Catholic Review Staff April 22, 2026 In the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Sister Joan was a former teacher and principal of St. Rose of Lima School in Brooklyn. Elsewhere, she ministered in Illinois, Wisconsin, Georgia, Illinois and Washington, D.C.
Maryland Catholic Conference engages wide-ranging state legislation in 2026 Christopher Gunty April 22, 2026 Life issues, immigration, juvenile justice and education were key issues addressed during the Maryland General Assembly session that ended April 13 that the Maryland Catholic Conference followed and took stances on.
Advocates for Father Capodanno’s sainthood hopeful cause will gain momentum at Vatican Paula Katinas April 24, 2026 As supporters of Maryknoll Father Vincent Capodanno’s canonization cause marked the 60th anniversary of the late Navy chaplain’s arrival in Vietnam in 1966, there was renewed hope that the effort was gaining momentum.
Buenos Aires archbishop laments lack of unity at Mass for Pope Francis David Agren April 24, 2026 Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva of Buenos Aires rebuked the country’s political class for ignoring Pope Francis’ magisterium on unity by bickering among themselves at a Mass celebrated on the anniversary of the late pope’s passing.
Pope condemns killings in Iran, speaks on migration, same-sex blessings Josephine Peterson April 23, 2026 Pope Leo XIV, who has repeatedly called for peace and dialogue in the Middle East, went a step further April 23, condemning the unjust taking of life by governments as violence continues in Iran.
From conflict zones to ancient Christian sites, Pope Leo XIV brings message of peace, hope to Africa OSV News April 23, 2026 Pope Leo XIV concluded his first trip to Africa April 23, capping a four-country visit marked by urgent calls for peace, direct engagement with conflict zones and a backdrop of international political tension.
‘Les Misérables’ and the moral questions behind migration Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio April 22, 2026 On a recent vacation, I read Victor Hugo’s “Les Misérables.” Hugo was truly a poet and philosopher. “Les Misérables” became one of his most popular works through its musical presentation on Broadway and later as a film. It tells various stories about life with distinct and complicated moral issues that need resolution.
Question Corner: Is there a time limit on a declaration of nullity appeal to the Roman Rota? Jenna Marie Cooper April 22, 2026 I have a question about appeals to Rome of the declaration of nullity process. The metropolitan tribunal of my local archdiocese has completed their review of the case and stated that it has been proved that there is sufficient ground to find the marriage invalid (“decision in the affirmative”).
Pope Leo XIV, the world’s conscience: A Jewish perspective Menachem Z. Rosensaft April 22, 2026 The last thing a Jewish academic like myself with no grounding in Christian theology should want to do at this particular time is to weigh in on the attacks against Pope Leo XIV by President Trump, Vice President Vance, Speaker Johnson and others.
The Pope and the President: Means and Ends Father Thomas Ulshafer, P.S.S. April 21, 2026 When President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social on April 12, he sidestepped the substance of the pope’s message.
Old lines, new thoughts: Writing out a Gospel by hand Elizabeth Scalia April 20, 2026 Because my Lent took a nosedive about two-thirds of the way through, I am still immersed in a project I undertook in order to get my spiritual groove back: Writing out the Gospel of Mark, in longhand.
