Shrine is a place of prayer, pilgrimage and ‘encounter’ with St. John Paul II’s life, legacy March 25, 2026By Richard Szczepanowski OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News St. John Paul II “changed the Church and the world, and you can encounter that here” at the national shrine in Washington named for the Polish pope, said Grattan Brown, the shrine’s director of mission and ministry.
BMA exhibition highlights how Matisse reimagined the Stations of the Cross March 25, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News, Video In spare black-and-white lines – almost graffiti-like in their directness – Matisse grouped all 14 Stations together in an expansive mural more than six feet tall.
Sister Kathleen Haughey, S.N.D.de.N., dies at 94 March 24, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass for Sister of Notre Dame de Namur Kathleen Patricia Haughey was offered March 3 at Our Lady Queen Chapel in Ipswich, Mass. Sister Kathleen died Feb. 22. She was 94.
Jerusalem patriarchate cancels Palm Sunday procession, postpones chrism Mass amid war March 24, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Easter, Feature, News, World News The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said wartime restrictions have forced the cancellation or postponement of key Holy Week observances, urging the faithful to remain united in prayer despite the inability to gather for traditional celebrations.
Universal health coverage is not a luxury but ‘a moral imperative,’ pope says March 24, 2026By OSV News Vatican News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, Vatican, World News Universal health coverage is not “merely a technical goal to be achieved” but is a “moral imperative,” Pope Leo XIV told participants at a conference on health equity.
Belgian bishop says he will ‘make every effort’ to ordain married men by 2028 March 24, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, Vocations, World News A Belgian Catholic bishop said he “will make every effort to ordain married men as priests” and expressed his commitment to doing so by 2028.
Family members of Cardinal Shehan share memories of beloved uncle March 23, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Bill Baird, former chief financial officer for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, shared photos of his grand-uncle, including one of Cardinal Shehan presenting him with his diploma from what is now Loyola Blakefield in Towson.
Radio Interview: Faith and America’s pastime – ‘Baseball: Beyond Belief’ March 23, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Sports Catholic Review Editor and Host Chris Gunty speaks with filmmaker John Scheinfeld, writer and director of the new documentary Baseball Beyond Belief. Inspired by John Sexton’s bestselling book “Baseball as a Road to God: Seeing Beyond the Game,” the film explores how faith, ritual, doubt, and community shape both spiritual life and baseball fandom.
Pope Leo: Death and pain caused by wars a scandal for entire human family March 23, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News As the U.S. and Israel-Iran war enters its fourth week, and amid a deep humanitarian crisis throughout the region, Pope Leo XIV appealed during his Sunday Angelus prayer March 22: “Persevere in prayer, so that hostilities may cease and paths of peace may finally open up, based on sincere dialogue and respect for the dignity of every human person.”
Chávez allegations show need for Church to hold prominent Catholics to account, say abuse survivors March 23, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, Social Justice, World News Newly revealed sexual abuse and assault allegations against the late civil rights leader César Chávez reignite a call for the Church to “honor our stories,” a Latino clergy sex abuse survivor, who as a teenager met Chávez several times, told OSV News.
Pregnancy center director’s vision offers hope over fear March 23, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life Stories like Franzoni’s are the reason Cindi Ritter spent two decades leading Pregnancy Center North. As executive director, Ritter helped shape the center into a place designed to meet women in their most vulnerable moments – and walk alongside them long after that first appointment. Ritter retired Dec. 31.
New director answers call at Pregnancy Center North March 23, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life Rachel Soto now leads Pregnancy Center North as its executive director, stepping into the role Jan. 1. She succeeds her friend and mentor, Cindi Ritter.
