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Archbishop Lori calls for prayers following pope’s cancer diagnosis Catholic Review Staff October 13, 2026 On the same day Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer, Archbishop William E. Lori called for prayers for the pope’s health Oct. 13.
Radio Interview: The impact of immigration and welcoming the stranger Catholic Review Staff October 13, 2026 Christopher Gunty speaks with Missionary of Jesus Sister Norma Pimentel, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, about immigration, poverty and the Catholic call to welcome the stranger.
PIE Homecoming Classic Nelson Coffin October 13, 2026 Seeking a way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Partners In Excellence scholarship program, Roxanne Fiddler, director of the program, and her fellow PIE board of advisors brainstormed an idea especially fitting for the fall season.
Charles Village comeback Lisa Harlow October 12, 2026 Ss. Philip and James doesn’t measure its last five years in numbers, its pastor says. But the numbers tell a story anyway: Mass attendance has more than doubled, young families are filling out its ministries and the historic Charles Village parish posts one of the highest attendance rates for a Catholic church in Baltimore City, with more than 600 people at Sunday Mass when The Johns Hopkins University is in session.
Catholic, evangelical leaders issue joint call for compassionate immigration reform Kate Scanlon October 14, 2026 Catholic and evangelical leaders issued an ecumenical statement Oct. 13 as part of a joint effort to call for compassionate immigration reform.
Pope Leo XIV starts respiratory physical therapy a day after lung cancer surgery Courtney Mares October 14, 2026 Pope Leo XIV underwent more medical exams and started respiratory physical therapy on Oct. 14, the day after the lung cancer surgery that removed the lower lobe of the pope’s right lung.
Catholics challenge moral, legal grounds of ‘barbaric’ US plan to livestream execution Gina Christian October 14, 2026 Catholic leaders across the nation are continuing to express their shock and concern over the Trump administration’s plans to livestream a military execution.
Cardinal Tagle reads Pope Leo’s homily to bishops: ‘The world has no future without strong families’ Courtney Mares October 14, 2026 Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, the newly elected dean of the College of Cardinals, presided over the closing Mass for the Vatican meeting of bishops on marriage and family on Oct. 14, reading aloud a homily that had been prepared by Pope Leo XIV prior to his lung cancer surgery, saying, “The world has no future without strong families.”
What we see in the sky Rita Buettner October 13, 2026 Whatever you see today, I hope you witness glimpses of beauty and love, kindness and mercy, healing and understanding, possibility and hope.
Question Corner: Can persons with mild intellectual disability be married in the Catholic Church? Jenna Marie Cooper October 13, 2026 Q: I have a question about the rules and teachings around Catholic marriage for persons with some mild intellectual disability and English language abilities: Can they be married in the Catholic Church? I’m sure you could answer by saying it depends on the individual case, but are there any general rules and advice? (Limerick, Ireland)
Capital punishment is ambiguously inadmissible Kenneth Craycraft October 12, 2026 In late September, the state of Tennessee attempted and failed to execute Christa Pike, after 31 years in prison.
Soup time Rita Buettner October 9, 2026 When I was a teen, we all participated in community service while we were preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation. I signed up for several activities, but the one I remember the best was making soup.
Choose life this October Effie Caldarola October 8, 2026 During Nebraska’s long struggle to end the death penalty, a weekly protest was held outside the governor’s mansion.
