Russia aims to ‘freeze’ Ukrainians, prelate says; missile attacks turn Kyiv into ‘cold trap’ January 26, 2026By Katarzyna Szalajko OSV News Filed Under: News, War in Ukraine, World News Russia’s latest missile strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities were aimed deliberately at civilians and civilian infrastructure and bear clear signs of crimes against humanity, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk said, as Ukraine enters another week of winter fighting.
All Christians must humbly, joyfully invite others to trust in God, pope says January 26, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News All Christians are called to invite everyone to trust in Christ, who enlightens and consoles, Pope Leo XIV said.
Peace is built on respect, only good can combat evil, pope says at Angelus January 26, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Peace is built on respect for all people, Pope Leo XIV said after praying the Angelus with visitors gathered in St. Peter’s Square Jan. 25.
Catholic leaders call for peace, prayer after second person killed in Minneapolis by federal agents January 26, 2026By Joe Ruff The Catholic Spirit Filed Under: Gun Violence, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Catholic leaders are calling for peace the day after a second person was killed by federal agents this month in Minneapolis.
We are not created for algorithms, but human encounter, Pope Leo says in programmatic message on AI January 26, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV didn’t just write his first message as pontiff for World Communications Day Jan. 24. He wrote a programmatic document on artificial intelligence in response to the challenges of the modern world, just like Pope Leo XIII faced the industrial revolution more than a century before.
Democrats for Life, other pro-life groups launch Legislating for Human Dignity coalition January 26, 2026By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News Jan. 23 was what Lauren Handy called “my freedom anniversary.” It was exactly one year since President Donald Trump pardoned her and 22 others for violating the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, or FACE Act.
‘Complex’ political moment has challenges, opportunities, March for Life president says January 26, 2026By Kate Scanlon Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News A “complex” political environment presents both challenge and opportunity for the pro-life movement, Jennie Bradley Lichter, president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, said at the 27th annual Cardinal O’Connor Conference on Life on Jan. 24.
Radio Interview: Hidden story behind AA: faith, family and addiction recovery movement January 26, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Books, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Radio host Rita Buettner speaks with authors Tom Adams and Joy Jones about their book, “A Marriage That Changed the World: Lois and Bill Wilson and the Addiction Recovery Movement.” Their conversation reframes the familiar history of Alcoholics Anonymous by highlighting addiction as a family disease and recovery as a shared, spiritual journey.
Calvert Hall esports teams score big, attaining gaming glory January 26, 2026By Kevin J. Parks Catholic Review Filed Under: 2026 Catholic Schools Week, Feature, Local News, News, Schools In only its second year of competition, the esports program at Calvert Hall had rapidly become one of the school’s most popular clubs.
Tuition survey shows slight rise January 26, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: 2026 Catholic Schools Week, Feature, Local News, News, Schools Catholic schools continue to offer a more affordable option for many families. On average, Catholic high school tuition in the region is approximately 43 percent lower than that of non-Catholic private schools.
Archdiocese of Baltimore leaders extol reasons to choose Catholic education January 25, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: 2026 Catholic Schools Week, Feature, Local News, News, Schools What sets a Catholic education apart? Gregory Farno, chancellor for education in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, believes it is the focus on the entire person. Students grow not only in academics but physically, mentally and spiritually when they receive a Catholic education, Farno said.
Catholic school’s sensory room a calming space that supports students’ learning, well-being January 25, 2026By OSV News The Catholic Light Filed Under: 2026 Catholic Schools Week, News, Schools, World News The calming space is designed to help children relax, refocus, and build coping skills so they can return to class ready to learn.
