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Mary, icon of the Church
3+ hour, 24+ min ago (784+ words) April 9, 2026 By Leonard J. De Lorenzo OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Feature On a snow-covered winter day in 1842, Father Edward Sorin stood before a frozen lake in northern Indiana and did something audacious. He consecrated the land, the institution he was…...
Trump backs down from threat to annihilate Iran condemned by Catholic leaders
23+ hour, 8+ min ago (430+ words) April 8, 2026 By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, War in Iran, World News President Donald Trump on April 7 backed down from his threat to wipe out Iran's "whole civilization," citing negotiations with Pakistani…...
Archbishop Lori will celebrate vigil for peace
17+ hour, 48+ min ago (280+ words) April 8, 2026 By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, Local News, News After President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran earlier this week that threatened a "whole civilization will die" if…...
Pope Leo praises ceasefire as "genuine hope," presses for dialogue, peace
17+ hour, 42+ min ago (539+ words) April 8, 2026 By Josephine Peterson Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV welcomed the newly announced ceasefire in the Middle East as "a sign of genuine hope" after what he…...
Fired Planned Parenthood whistleblower addresses Maryland March for Life
18+ hour, 16+ min ago (821+ words) April 8, 2026 By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life Mayra Rodriguez once marched loudly for abortion rights. She stood among pro-choice activists chanting, "My body, my choice," convinced she was defending women's freedom. She…...
US bishops' leader rebukes Trump after he threatens Iran's 'whole civilization will die tonight"
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (798+ words) April 7, 2026 By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News President Donald Trump threatened a "whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran does not make a deal by 8 p. m. EDT on April 7 " a statement…...
Pope sends Easter greetings to Catholic parish in Gaza amid fear, uncertainty of war
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (626+ words) April 7, 2026 By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV sent Easter greetings to Catholics in Gaza as they celebrate Easter amid the fear and uncertainty of war,…...
Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic schools name new associate superintendent
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (175+ words) April 7, 2026 By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The Archdiocese of Baltimore announced March 31 the appointment of Heather Cucuzzella as associate superintendent of its Catholic schools. She succeeds Dr. Annette Jones, whose departure was…...
Radio Interview: A conversation with local converts
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (180+ words) April 7, 2026 By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Easter, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview This Easter marks a remarkable moment in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, where more than 1, 280 catechumens and candidates entered into full communion with…...
Sermon on the Integrity: Artemis II mission pilot preaches Christ's command to love on lunar flyby
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (739+ words) April 7, 2026 By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News As the astronauts of NASA's first crewed lunar flyby in half a century reached their closest approach to the moon, the team's pilot reminded the Earth of Jesus…...