Pope Leo XIV reshapes Washington, W.Va. leadership; two bishops have Baltimore ties May 1, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, Local News, News A bishop who began his episcopal ministry in the Archdiocese of Baltimore is among those stepping down as Pope Leo XIV announced a set of appointments May 1 affecting the Archdiocese of Washington and the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, W.Va. A second bishop with Baltimore ties is also among those affected.
Born without arms, this pilot soars on wings of faith May 1, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Jessica Cox — author, speaker, wife, pilot, martial arts black belt — has tremendous balance.
SBA commits to $160 million in midterm and 2028 elections spending amid growing challenges May 1, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A key national pro-life group said it plans to spend $160 million in the 2026 midterm elections and the 2028 presidential election cycles to elect its preferred candidates.
Pope Leo on the dignity of work: 9 quotes for St. Joseph the Worker May 1, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Organizers in Seoul, South Korea, announced five patron saints for World Youth Day 2027 that reflect the themes of truth, peace and love that are at the heart of the youth gathering.
2 Vatican dicasteries jointly release document on ‘integral ecology’ in family life May 1, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life have jointly published a new document offering guidelines for families related to the care for creation and human life.
USCIRF hearing: Children ‘bear the brunt’ of international religious freedom violations April 30, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, World News Children “bear the brunt” of international religious freedom violations, panelists at an April 30 hearing of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom said.
Pope Leo’s prayer intention for May: ‘That everyone might have food’ April 30, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Marian Devotion, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his prayer intention for the month of May to one of humanity’s most persistent challenges: hunger.
Maryland Supreme Court rebukes state, prohibits naming uncharged individuals in AG report April 30, 2026By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Child & Youth Protection, Feature, Local News, Maryland General Assembly, News The Maryland Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that certain people named in the April 2023 report by the Office of the Attorney General cannot be named publicly.
Bankruptcy court rules archdiocese can continue to assist parishes with real estate sales and affirms legal separateness April 30, 2026By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come The judge in the federal bankruptcy court proceeding involving the Archdiocese of Baltimore issued an order April 29 that allows the archdiocese, as debtor in the case, to continue providing assistance to parishes and schools wishing to sell or lease real estate.
Trump DOJ accuses Biden administration of anti-Christian bias in new report April 30, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The Trump administration accused the Biden administration of “anti-Christian bias” in its approach to policy issues related to abortion, marriage and gender, among others, in a report published by the Department of Justice April 30.
Eagle Scout Torben Heinbockel enjoys a 141-badge journey April 30, 2026By Gerry Jackson Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Scouting Torben Heinbockel has quite the stash of merit badges on his sash after six and half years of Scouting.
God’s diplomat: Pope Leo XIV and his strategy to speak Gospel to power April 30, 2026By Ines San Martin OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Roughly two months before celebrating a year on the throne of Peter, Pope Leo XIV became one of the most quoted global leaders on the planet.
