Archdiocese of Baltimore responds to growing immigration enforcement Prayer key to sister’s release from ICE detention, but foreign-born religious now on edge SSPX carries out unauthorized consecration of 4 bishops despite pope’s warningagainst it Navigating the leap to high school Supreme Court finds Trump executive order on birthright citizenship unconstitutional Local News Archdiocese of Baltimore responds to growing immigration enforcement James Haupt July 1, 2026 With the rise of more rigorous federal immigration enforcement in the city, the Archdiocese of Baltimore is encountering immigrant parishioners across all its parishes facing precarious situations. Navigating the leap to high school Susan Hines-Brigger July 1, 2026 Endings can be hard and beginnings can be scary. No one knows that better than the students who are leaving the familiarity of their current schools and heading off to high school in the fall. Although that transition can be daunting and filled with concerns, people who have already gone through it said it doesn’t have to be. Faith, freedom and the founders: How Maryland Catholics helped shape a new nation Rita Buettner July 1, 2026 At the time of the American Revolution, Catholics may have comprised only 1 percent of the total population of the colonies – with the majority of them living in Maryland. Despite their small numbers, Catholics played a role in the founding of the United States of America. Radio Interview: Vatican journalist Carol Glatz shares insights on Pope Leo and covering the Church from Rome Catholic Review Staff June 29, 2026 In this episode of Catholic Review radio, Carol Glatz sat down with Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty for a wide-ranging discussion on the joys and hardships of covering the Vatican and the popes. More Local News World News Prayer key to sister’s release from ICE detention, but foreign-born religious now on edge Gina Christian July 1, 2026 A woman religious in McAllen, Texas, told OSV News the “power of prayer” was key to the release of a religious sister detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as she walked to Sunday Mass — but foreign-born religious in the area are now on their guard after the incident. SSPX carries out unauthorized consecration of 4 bishops despite pope’s warningagainst it OSV News July 1, 2026 Despite a personal appeal from Pope Leo XIV, the Society of St. Pius X went ahead July 1 with the unauthorized consecration of four new bishops at its seminary in Écône, Switzerland, with Mass broadcasted live and thousands of faithful attending. Supreme Court finds Trump executive order on birthright citizenship unconstitutional Kate Scanlon July 1, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship on June 30, finding the order violated the 14th Amendment. Trial begins in California’s lawsuit against pregnancy resource centers’ abortion pill reversal resources Simone Orendain June 30, 2026 California’s lawsuit against two pro-life nonprofit organizations that specialize in helping to reverse the immediate effects of abortion pills went to trial June 24. More World News Commentary A Fourth of July Memory Rita Buettner June 30, 2026 I was making coffee early on the Fourth of July when I heard the ping of a text message. Question Corner: Would a vow renewal impact a future annulment? Jenna Marie Cooper June 29, 2026 Hypothetically, would a vow renewal like this have any impact if a couple were to try for an annulment later? Relishing a 7th Birthday with Mustard Rita Buettner June 24, 2026 Did she like mustard? We didn’t know. Did she want a stuffed mustard? Maybe not. But we had a feeling this was the right gift. Question Corner: Should a priest do a Mass intention ‘for the people of the parish’ when there are more specific intentions waiting? Jenna Marie Cooper June 24, 2026 The short answer is that your priest isn’t offering Mass for the people of the parish because he personally wanted to or because he thought it was a good idea (although he probably is happy to do this and praying for the people of the parish is indeed a good idea)! Rather, he was offering this specific Mass intention because the Church’s canon law specifically requires him to do so. Not to Burst Your Balloon Rita Buettner June 22, 2026 Getting someone’s attention at the balloon counter was tricky, but when I finally found an employee, I asked her to fill up six red balloons. More Commentary Featured Video The U.S. bishops consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Live from the USCCB Spring Plenary Assembly in Orlando, this historic Mass invites parishes and Catholics around the country to join the bishops in consecrating our nation to the Sacred Heart. Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori was the homilist.
Archdiocese of Baltimore responds to growing immigration enforcement James Haupt July 1, 2026 With the rise of more rigorous federal immigration enforcement in the city, the Archdiocese of Baltimore is encountering immigrant parishioners across all its parishes facing precarious situations.
Navigating the leap to high school Susan Hines-Brigger July 1, 2026 Endings can be hard and beginnings can be scary. No one knows that better than the students who are leaving the familiarity of their current schools and heading off to high school in the fall. Although that transition can be daunting and filled with concerns, people who have already gone through it said it doesn’t have to be.
Faith, freedom and the founders: How Maryland Catholics helped shape a new nation Rita Buettner July 1, 2026 At the time of the American Revolution, Catholics may have comprised only 1 percent of the total population of the colonies – with the majority of them living in Maryland. Despite their small numbers, Catholics played a role in the founding of the United States of America.
Radio Interview: Vatican journalist Carol Glatz shares insights on Pope Leo and covering the Church from Rome Catholic Review Staff June 29, 2026 In this episode of Catholic Review radio, Carol Glatz sat down with Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty for a wide-ranging discussion on the joys and hardships of covering the Vatican and the popes.
Prayer key to sister’s release from ICE detention, but foreign-born religious now on edge Gina Christian July 1, 2026 A woman religious in McAllen, Texas, told OSV News the “power of prayer” was key to the release of a religious sister detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as she walked to Sunday Mass — but foreign-born religious in the area are now on their guard after the incident.
SSPX carries out unauthorized consecration of 4 bishops despite pope’s warningagainst it OSV News July 1, 2026 Despite a personal appeal from Pope Leo XIV, the Society of St. Pius X went ahead July 1 with the unauthorized consecration of four new bishops at its seminary in Écône, Switzerland, with Mass broadcasted live and thousands of faithful attending.
Supreme Court finds Trump executive order on birthright citizenship unconstitutional Kate Scanlon July 1, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship on June 30, finding the order violated the 14th Amendment.
Trial begins in California’s lawsuit against pregnancy resource centers’ abortion pill reversal resources Simone Orendain June 30, 2026 California’s lawsuit against two pro-life nonprofit organizations that specialize in helping to reverse the immediate effects of abortion pills went to trial June 24.
A Fourth of July Memory Rita Buettner June 30, 2026 I was making coffee early on the Fourth of July when I heard the ping of a text message.
Question Corner: Would a vow renewal impact a future annulment? Jenna Marie Cooper June 29, 2026 Hypothetically, would a vow renewal like this have any impact if a couple were to try for an annulment later?
Relishing a 7th Birthday with Mustard Rita Buettner June 24, 2026 Did she like mustard? We didn’t know. Did she want a stuffed mustard? Maybe not. But we had a feeling this was the right gift.
Question Corner: Should a priest do a Mass intention ‘for the people of the parish’ when there are more specific intentions waiting? Jenna Marie Cooper June 24, 2026 The short answer is that your priest isn’t offering Mass for the people of the parish because he personally wanted to or because he thought it was a good idea (although he probably is happy to do this and praying for the people of the parish is indeed a good idea)! Rather, he was offering this specific Mass intention because the Church’s canon law specifically requires him to do so.
Not to Burst Your Balloon Rita Buettner June 22, 2026 Getting someone’s attention at the balloon counter was tricky, but when I finally found an employee, I asked her to fill up six red balloons.
