Americans going to Acutis canonization inspired by relatable teen’s love for Eucharist Pope on Easter: Jesus’ resurrection makes Christians pilgrims of hope Christ’s light breaks through world’s darkness, pope says in vigil message Religious freedom, migration on agenda as Vance meets Cardinal Parolin Changing the world demands changing direction, pope writes for Way of Cross Local News Rebuilt Brick Chapel in St. Mary’s City with its new interior features highlights Maryland as a birthplace of religious freedom Mark Zimmermann April 18, 2025 A major milestone for the Brick Chapel – a landmark of faith that symbolizes Maryland’s status as a birthplace of religious freedom in the United States – unfolded that day, as the chapel’s interior features were unveiled, culminating more than four decades of historical research, archaeological excavation and painstaking reconstruction work. Conventual Franciscan Francis Lombardo, former teacher at Curley, dies at 90 Catholic Review Staff April 17, 2025 A funeral Mass will be offered April 24 in Hamburg, N.Y., for Conventual Franciscan Father Francis (Frank) J. Lombardo, who taught English for five years at Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore. Father Lombardo, a priest of the Our Lady of the Angels Province, died April 8. He was 90. Passion Project: Icons and holy relic inspire devotion at Western Maryland parish Katie V. Jones April 16, 2025 The amateur artists labored on a Thursday evening in March inside the parish hall at St. Peter the Apostle in Oakland, in Garrett County. Top-performing students honored as Distinctive Scholars Catholic Review Staff April 16, 2025 The Archdiocese of Baltimore honored the academic excellence of three seniors from each of the 17 Catholic Catholic high schools within the Archdiocese of Baltimore during the 33rd annual Distinctive Scholars Convocation, held April 10 at The Catholic High School of Baltimore. More Local News World News Americans going to Acutis canonization inspired by relatable teen’s love for Eucharist Maria Wiering April 20, 2025 The Glamuzinas are among the multitude of Americans planning to attend the canonization of the church’s first “millennial” saint. The canonization Mass, scheduled to be held in St. Peter’s Square, coincides with Divine Mercy Sunday and the 2025 Holy Year’s Jubilee of Teenagers April 25-27. Pope on Easter: Jesus’ resurrection makes Christians pilgrims of hope Cindy Wooden April 20, 2025 The hope Christians have is not a sign of avoiding reality but of trusting in the power of God to defeat sin and death as the resurrection of Jesus clearly shows, Pope Francis wrote in his Easter message. Christ’s light breaks through world’s darkness, pope says in vigil message Justin McLellan April 19, 2025 As the lights of St. Peter’s Basilica were extinguished and silence settled through the sprawling interior, a single flame — the paschal candle — pierced through the gloom, representing the light of the risen Christ which “quietly shines forth, even though we are in darkness,” Pope Francis said. Religious freedom, migration on agenda as Vance meets Cardinal Parolin Cindy Wooden April 19, 2025 Against the backdrop of deep differences with the Trump administration over migration and foreign aid as well as concerns for Ukraine and for Gaza, the Vatican secretary of state welcomed U.S. Vice President JD Vance to the Vatican. More World News Commentary Walking the Emmaus road as a family Laura Kelly Fanucci April 21, 2025 The road to Emmaus reminds us that Christ goes with us everywhere, walking and talking among us: in our conversations and debates, in ordinary meals and sacred liturgies, in journeys near and far. Our hearts burn within us, too, whenever we realize he has been right next to us all… Beyond the veil Scott P. Richert April 20, 2025 As we leave the 40 days of Lent behind us and once again boldly shout “Alleluia!” in the joy of Christ’s Resurrection, may we make a conscious effort this Easter season to set aside our childish literal-mindedness and search for the symbols in our lives that allow us a glimpse… A basket filled with faith: Eastern Europe Easter tradition explained Katarzyna Szalajko April 19, 2025 Holy Saturday is one of those days when the church, though liturgically silent, speaks volumes through signs. Carlo Acutis: Computer programmer, Eucharist devotee, first millennial saint Meg Hunter-Kilmer April 17, 2025 Blessed Carlo Acutis had a PlayStation. He made awkward videos with his friends. His favorite cartoon was “Pokémon.” And on April 27, he will be canonized a Catholic saint. A Eucharistic Word: Habit Michael R. Heinlein April 17, 2025 As any parent will understand, praying well at Mass with three children is not easy — or sometimes, even possible. More Commentary Featured Video A look at Pope Francis’ Easter.
Rebuilt Brick Chapel in St. Mary’s City with its new interior features highlights Maryland as a birthplace of religious freedom Mark Zimmermann April 18, 2025 A major milestone for the Brick Chapel – a landmark of faith that symbolizes Maryland’s status as a birthplace of religious freedom in the United States – unfolded that day, as the chapel’s interior features were unveiled, culminating more than four decades of historical research, archaeological excavation and painstaking reconstruction work.
Conventual Franciscan Francis Lombardo, former teacher at Curley, dies at 90 Catholic Review Staff April 17, 2025 A funeral Mass will be offered April 24 in Hamburg, N.Y., for Conventual Franciscan Father Francis (Frank) J. Lombardo, who taught English for five years at Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore. Father Lombardo, a priest of the Our Lady of the Angels Province, died April 8. He was 90.
Passion Project: Icons and holy relic inspire devotion at Western Maryland parish Katie V. Jones April 16, 2025 The amateur artists labored on a Thursday evening in March inside the parish hall at St. Peter the Apostle in Oakland, in Garrett County.
Top-performing students honored as Distinctive Scholars Catholic Review Staff April 16, 2025 The Archdiocese of Baltimore honored the academic excellence of three seniors from each of the 17 Catholic Catholic high schools within the Archdiocese of Baltimore during the 33rd annual Distinctive Scholars Convocation, held April 10 at The Catholic High School of Baltimore.
Americans going to Acutis canonization inspired by relatable teen’s love for Eucharist Maria Wiering April 20, 2025 The Glamuzinas are among the multitude of Americans planning to attend the canonization of the church’s first “millennial” saint. The canonization Mass, scheduled to be held in St. Peter’s Square, coincides with Divine Mercy Sunday and the 2025 Holy Year’s Jubilee of Teenagers April 25-27.
Pope on Easter: Jesus’ resurrection makes Christians pilgrims of hope Cindy Wooden April 20, 2025 The hope Christians have is not a sign of avoiding reality but of trusting in the power of God to defeat sin and death as the resurrection of Jesus clearly shows, Pope Francis wrote in his Easter message.
Christ’s light breaks through world’s darkness, pope says in vigil message Justin McLellan April 19, 2025 As the lights of St. Peter’s Basilica were extinguished and silence settled through the sprawling interior, a single flame — the paschal candle — pierced through the gloom, representing the light of the risen Christ which “quietly shines forth, even though we are in darkness,” Pope Francis said.
Religious freedom, migration on agenda as Vance meets Cardinal Parolin Cindy Wooden April 19, 2025 Against the backdrop of deep differences with the Trump administration over migration and foreign aid as well as concerns for Ukraine and for Gaza, the Vatican secretary of state welcomed U.S. Vice President JD Vance to the Vatican.
Walking the Emmaus road as a family Laura Kelly Fanucci April 21, 2025 The road to Emmaus reminds us that Christ goes with us everywhere, walking and talking among us: in our conversations and debates, in ordinary meals and sacred liturgies, in journeys near and far. Our hearts burn within us, too, whenever we realize he has been right next to us all…
Beyond the veil Scott P. Richert April 20, 2025 As we leave the 40 days of Lent behind us and once again boldly shout “Alleluia!” in the joy of Christ’s Resurrection, may we make a conscious effort this Easter season to set aside our childish literal-mindedness and search for the symbols in our lives that allow us a glimpse…
A basket filled with faith: Eastern Europe Easter tradition explained Katarzyna Szalajko April 19, 2025 Holy Saturday is one of those days when the church, though liturgically silent, speaks volumes through signs.
Carlo Acutis: Computer programmer, Eucharist devotee, first millennial saint Meg Hunter-Kilmer April 17, 2025 Blessed Carlo Acutis had a PlayStation. He made awkward videos with his friends. His favorite cartoon was “Pokémon.” And on April 27, he will be canonized a Catholic saint.
A Eucharistic Word: Habit Michael R. Heinlein April 17, 2025 As any parent will understand, praying well at Mass with three children is not easy — or sometimes, even possible.
