Radio Interview: Lent and Fasting March 3, 2025By Catholic News Service Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Lent, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Deacon Greg Kandra of the Deacon’s Bench blog about his new book, “A Handy Little Guide to Fasting” from OSV Books. They discuss the essential practices of Lent for Catholics – prayer, fasting and almsgiving – and how to enhance your spiritual life in this penitential season.
In midst of uncertainty on immigration, Archdiocese of Baltimore provides support March 3, 2025By Kurt Jensen Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Immigration and Migration, Local News, News Parishes and Catholic agencies such as Catholic Charities hope to embody the Gospel parable of the Good Samaritan by providing care for those in the immigrant community.
Pope, from hospital, writes about ‘blessing’ hidden in frailty March 2, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News As he continues to receive treatment in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, Pope Francis sent written thanks for people’s prayers, but he did not go to his hospital window as some people had hoped.
Day after breathing crisis, pope’s condition is stable March 1, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis remained in stable condition and did not suffer another respiratory episode a day after having “an isolated crisis of bronchospasm” that worsened his previously improving medical condition, the Vatican said.
Trump administration terminates U.S. bishops’ refugee resettlement contract March 1, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News The Trump administration “immediately terminated” its contract with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for refugee resettlement, effective Feb. 27, according to letters issued by the U.S. State Department a day earlier.
Trump-Zelenskyy meltdown; Trump ‘gold cards’; Planned Parenthood’s Medicaid win March 1, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, War in Ukraine, World News The same week Ukraine marked the three-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, President Donald Trump met with that country’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as well as separate meetings other world leaders, at the white House.
Pope’s condition worsened after inhaling vomit, on stronger ventilation February 28, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News After experiencing progressive improvement the past few days, Pope Francis experienced “an isolated crisis of bronchospasm” which led to coughing and “vomiting with inhalation,” which worsened his respiratory condition, the Vatican said.
A Catholic look at this year’s Oscar Best Picture nominees February 28, 2025By Sister Hosea Rupprecht OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Movie & Television Reviews Here’s how the eight out of 10 films I was able to see hold up in the human dignity department.
Vance ‘surprised’ by pope’s criticism, prays for his recovery at Catholic prayer breakfast February 28, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, Vatican, World News Vice President JD Vance said he was “surprised” by Pope Francis’ criticism of the Trump administration’s immigration policy, but said he is praying for the pontiff’s recovery amid his hospitalization.
Pope urges liturgical experts to avoid ‘unnecessary pomp’ in Mass February 28, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News, Worship & Sacraments Liturgical leaders in the church must serve as humble guides to prayer rather than be strictly focused on the application of rules, Pope Francis said.
IHM students herald long-awaited postcards from space February 28, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools In 2022, IHM students embarked on a unique educational adventure as part of the Blue Origin Club for the Future program.
Although pope is improving, he will not lead Ash Wednesday services February 28, 2025By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Lent, News, Vatican, World News While Pope Francis’ condition has continued to improve, the Vatican announced that he will not lead his traditional Ash Wednesday services in Rome March 5.
