Pope concerned about lack of progress on protecting children Catholics asked to step up for Maryland’s Virtual Catholic Advocacy Day New vision ahead for pastoral councils These Olympic athletes are leaning on faith going into the Winter Games Sister Joan Elias, leader in Catholic education, dies at 94 Local News Catholics asked to step up for Maryland’s Virtual Catholic Advocacy Day Gerry Jackson February 5, 2026 Catholics are asked to put their faith into action again Feb. 11 for Maryland’s Virtual Catholic Advocacy Day, the largest annual multi-issue advocacy outreach organized by the Maryland Catholic Conference. New vision ahead for pastoral councils Christopher Gunty February 5, 2026 A parish pastoral council, required by canon law, primarily exists to reflect about the needs of the parish, discern about options and make recommendations to the pastor. Sister Joan Elias, leader in Catholic education, dies at 94 Catholic Review Staff February 4, 2026 A funeral Mass for Grey Nun of the Sacred Heart Sister Joan Elias will be offered at 10 a.m. Feb. 7 at Redeemer Sisters’ Chapel in Huntingdon Valley, Pa. Sister Joan died Jan. 27. She was 94. Speaker and musician Nick De La Torre to lead pre-Lenten mission in Frederick County Katie V. Jones February 3, 2026 With the theme “Eucharistic Revival,” a two-day pre-Lenten mission at St. John the Evangelist in Frederick will focus on the meaning of the Eucharist and the role it plays in the spiritual life of Catholics as they prepare for Lent. More Local News World News Meloni-look-alike angel removed from Rome church after brief viral moment Paulina Guzik February 5, 2026 A Roman church briefly became a viral sensation after an angel’s face appeared to resemble Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, then just as quickly lost its star attraction. Pope concerned about lack of progress on protecting children Josephine Peterson February 5, 2026 The world continues to fall short of protecting and caring for its children, leaving them with few opportunities to succeed and at greater risk of suffering abuse, Pope Leo XIV said in a speech Feb. 5. In National Prayer Breakfast address, Trump backs Noem after Minneapolis fallout Kate Scanlon February 5, 2026 President Donald Trump Feb. 5 said he will not fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid political fallout after some of her department’s controversial actions in Minneapolis. Shevchuk: Faith endures as Ukraine’s source of hope as full-scale war marks 4th anniversary Katarzyna Szalajko February 5, 2026 Nearly four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, intensified Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure are deepening the country’s humanitarian crisis — and faith remains central to Ukraine’s endurance, the country’s outspoken prelate told OSV News. More World News Commentary AI literacy: A digital examen for the soul Sister Hosea Rupprecht February 5, 2026 Much information about AI literacy is out there in the cyber ether, but with the Church and Pope Leo XIV’s emphasis on keeping the human person at the center of AI, it’s important that people of faith take the time to examine their motivations for turning to AI. Silence in place of homily at daily Mass Leonard J. DeLorenzo February 5, 2026 Even our churches have embraced verbosity, as if more explanation equals more faith. But the Church’s own law recognizes what we’ve forgotten: The homily at daily Mass is recommended, not required. Question Corner: Why are there so many different kinds of convents out there? Jenna Marie Cooper February 4, 2026 We believe God gives us the kinds of consecrated life we need for the good of all the people of God. Cardinal Dolan: By no means finished yet George Weigel February 4, 2026 As of Feb. 6, he will not be archbishop of New York. But Cardinal Timothy Dolan, in good health and full of energy, is by no means at the end of his ministry or influence. What does Christianity have to say about the Olympics? Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki February 1, 2026 When we apply the principles of sport — faithful practice, obedience to the rules, resilience after failure, self-control, discipline and trust in a greater goal — to our spiritual lives, then our discipleship is strengthened and our soul is made stronger and better prepared to meet God. More Commentary Featured Video Maryvale Preparatory School and Mercy High School faced off in the 2026 edition of The Classic at SECU Arena in Towson on Jan. 30. The bitter-cold temperatures and nearly a foot of snow that covered the region days before could not stop these basketball rivals. Several thousand fans from tip-off to final buzzer were on the edge of their sets as the clock counted down for every crucial point in this Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic school matchup.
Catholics asked to step up for Maryland’s Virtual Catholic Advocacy Day Gerry Jackson February 5, 2026 Catholics are asked to put their faith into action again Feb. 11 for Maryland’s Virtual Catholic Advocacy Day, the largest annual multi-issue advocacy outreach organized by the Maryland Catholic Conference.
New vision ahead for pastoral councils Christopher Gunty February 5, 2026 A parish pastoral council, required by canon law, primarily exists to reflect about the needs of the parish, discern about options and make recommendations to the pastor.
Sister Joan Elias, leader in Catholic education, dies at 94 Catholic Review Staff February 4, 2026 A funeral Mass for Grey Nun of the Sacred Heart Sister Joan Elias will be offered at 10 a.m. Feb. 7 at Redeemer Sisters’ Chapel in Huntingdon Valley, Pa. Sister Joan died Jan. 27. She was 94.
Speaker and musician Nick De La Torre to lead pre-Lenten mission in Frederick County Katie V. Jones February 3, 2026 With the theme “Eucharistic Revival,” a two-day pre-Lenten mission at St. John the Evangelist in Frederick will focus on the meaning of the Eucharist and the role it plays in the spiritual life of Catholics as they prepare for Lent.
Meloni-look-alike angel removed from Rome church after brief viral moment Paulina Guzik February 5, 2026 A Roman church briefly became a viral sensation after an angel’s face appeared to resemble Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, then just as quickly lost its star attraction.
Pope concerned about lack of progress on protecting children Josephine Peterson February 5, 2026 The world continues to fall short of protecting and caring for its children, leaving them with few opportunities to succeed and at greater risk of suffering abuse, Pope Leo XIV said in a speech Feb. 5.
In National Prayer Breakfast address, Trump backs Noem after Minneapolis fallout Kate Scanlon February 5, 2026 President Donald Trump Feb. 5 said he will not fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid political fallout after some of her department’s controversial actions in Minneapolis.
Shevchuk: Faith endures as Ukraine’s source of hope as full-scale war marks 4th anniversary Katarzyna Szalajko February 5, 2026 Nearly four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, intensified Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure are deepening the country’s humanitarian crisis — and faith remains central to Ukraine’s endurance, the country’s outspoken prelate told OSV News.
AI literacy: A digital examen for the soul Sister Hosea Rupprecht February 5, 2026 Much information about AI literacy is out there in the cyber ether, but with the Church and Pope Leo XIV’s emphasis on keeping the human person at the center of AI, it’s important that people of faith take the time to examine their motivations for turning to AI.
Silence in place of homily at daily Mass Leonard J. DeLorenzo February 5, 2026 Even our churches have embraced verbosity, as if more explanation equals more faith. But the Church’s own law recognizes what we’ve forgotten: The homily at daily Mass is recommended, not required.
Question Corner: Why are there so many different kinds of convents out there? Jenna Marie Cooper February 4, 2026 We believe God gives us the kinds of consecrated life we need for the good of all the people of God.
Cardinal Dolan: By no means finished yet George Weigel February 4, 2026 As of Feb. 6, he will not be archbishop of New York. But Cardinal Timothy Dolan, in good health and full of energy, is by no means at the end of his ministry or influence.
What does Christianity have to say about the Olympics? Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki February 1, 2026 When we apply the principles of sport — faithful practice, obedience to the rules, resilience after failure, self-control, discipline and trust in a greater goal — to our spiritual lives, then our discipleship is strengthened and our soul is made stronger and better prepared to meet God.
