Vatican continues dialogue with German bishops regarding blessing for same-sex couples, cardinal says Trump says he plans to raise Jimmy Lai imprisonment during China visit Bishop Bransfield, whose scandal rocked West Virginia diocese, dead at 82 Pope Leo thanks Canary Islands as hantavirus-stricken ship arrives in Tenerife Radio Interview: Why a world-class pianist gave up a promising career to become a priest Local News Radio Interview: Why a world-class pianist gave up a promising career to become a priest Catholic Review Staff May 11, 2026 He was once a rising concert pianist, performing for audiences around the world – until he answered a call he could not ignore. George Matysek speaks with Sulpician Father Paul Maillet about his journey from the concert stage to the priesthood. ‘Present’: Archbishop Lori ordains 14 permanent deacons at solemn, yet joy-filled Mass George P. Matysek Jr. May 10, 2026 Archbishop William E. Lori ordained 14 permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Baltimore at a joy-filled Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. Among them was a man who defied a devastating diagnosis to fulfill his calling – and 13 others with their own stories of faith, family and perseverance. Archdiocesan staff celebrates Archbishop Lori’s 75th birthday Christopher Gunty May 8, 2026 Archbishop William E. Lori observed his 75th birthday May 7 with a celebration with Catholic Center staff in Baltimore. Knott Scholars recognized Katie V. Jones May 8, 2026 Thirty-nine students were recognized as Knott Scholarship winners during an April 26 pinning ceremony at St. Joseph in Fullerton. More Local News World News Vatican continues dialogue with German bishops regarding blessing for same-sex couples, cardinal says Junno Arocho Esteves May 11, 2026 Dialogue between the Vatican and German bishops regarding the blessing of same-sex unions is ongoing, and it was too soon to talk about sanctions, said the Vatican secretary of state. Trump says he plans to raise Jimmy Lai imprisonment during China visit Kate Scanlon May 11, 2026 President Donald Trump said May 11 he plans to discuss the imprisonment of Jimmy Lai during his upcoming visit to China; however, he suggested the prominent Catholic and pro-democracy campaigner “caused a lot of bedlam.” Bishop Bransfield, whose scandal rocked West Virginia diocese, dead at 82 Gina Christian May 11, 2026 Bishop Michael J. Bransfield, who retired in 2018 as head of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston amid multiple allegations of grave sexual and financial misconduct, died May 7 at age 82. Pope Leo thanks Canary Islands as hantavirus-stricken ship arrives in Tenerife Junno Arocho Esteves May 11, 2026 Pope Leo XIV thanked the people of Spain’s Canary Islands after passengers exposed to hantavirus aboard a cruise ship were allowed to disembark on the island of Tenerife. More World News Commentary ‘Congratulations!’ What moms want to hear in facing challenging or unexpected pregnancies Molly Sheahan May 10, 2026 Jess Echeverry knows how it feels to face pregnancy and motherhood alone. She experienced trauma, homelessness and three unexpected pregnancies before age 22. Dorothy Day: Catholic Worker founder pioneered a faith-based alternative to secularist progressivism Russell Shaw May 9, 2026 Dorothy Day was co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement and longtime editor of the penny-a-copy newspaper of the same name. From the mid-1930s to the early 1980s, she preached radical Christianity and no less radical social activism to a sometimes appreciative, sometimes puzzled, sometimes angry audience of American Catholics. The Mom Friends You Need Rita Buettner May 8, 2026 Before becoming a mother, I had no idea how important my relationships with other mothers would be. Mary’s interior freedom Archbishop William E. Lori May 8, 2026 Among the many beautiful feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the Visitation. This year it falls on a Sunday and so won’t be celebrated in the liturgy. Nevertheless, it should not be passed over in silence. Among its important lessons is the beauty of interior freedom – Mary’s interior freedom. Bench to brilliance Mark Viviano May 7, 2026 When Mark Scallion arrived at Mount St. Mary’s, the former high school star found himself sitting on the bench. Instead of giving up, he embraced a new role — and made college basketball history in the process. More Commentary Featured Video On April 21, 2025, Pope Francis died, marking the end of a historic and deeply influential pontificate. His death led to a conclave that elected his successor, Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV.
Radio Interview: Why a world-class pianist gave up a promising career to become a priest Catholic Review Staff May 11, 2026 He was once a rising concert pianist, performing for audiences around the world – until he answered a call he could not ignore. George Matysek speaks with Sulpician Father Paul Maillet about his journey from the concert stage to the priesthood.
‘Present’: Archbishop Lori ordains 14 permanent deacons at solemn, yet joy-filled Mass George P. Matysek Jr. May 10, 2026 Archbishop William E. Lori ordained 14 permanent deacons for the Archdiocese of Baltimore at a joy-filled Mass at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen. Among them was a man who defied a devastating diagnosis to fulfill his calling – and 13 others with their own stories of faith, family and perseverance.
Archdiocesan staff celebrates Archbishop Lori’s 75th birthday Christopher Gunty May 8, 2026 Archbishop William E. Lori observed his 75th birthday May 7 with a celebration with Catholic Center staff in Baltimore.
Knott Scholars recognized Katie V. Jones May 8, 2026 Thirty-nine students were recognized as Knott Scholarship winners during an April 26 pinning ceremony at St. Joseph in Fullerton.
Vatican continues dialogue with German bishops regarding blessing for same-sex couples, cardinal says Junno Arocho Esteves May 11, 2026 Dialogue between the Vatican and German bishops regarding the blessing of same-sex unions is ongoing, and it was too soon to talk about sanctions, said the Vatican secretary of state.
Trump says he plans to raise Jimmy Lai imprisonment during China visit Kate Scanlon May 11, 2026 President Donald Trump said May 11 he plans to discuss the imprisonment of Jimmy Lai during his upcoming visit to China; however, he suggested the prominent Catholic and pro-democracy campaigner “caused a lot of bedlam.”
Bishop Bransfield, whose scandal rocked West Virginia diocese, dead at 82 Gina Christian May 11, 2026 Bishop Michael J. Bransfield, who retired in 2018 as head of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston amid multiple allegations of grave sexual and financial misconduct, died May 7 at age 82.
Pope Leo thanks Canary Islands as hantavirus-stricken ship arrives in Tenerife Junno Arocho Esteves May 11, 2026 Pope Leo XIV thanked the people of Spain’s Canary Islands after passengers exposed to hantavirus aboard a cruise ship were allowed to disembark on the island of Tenerife.
‘Congratulations!’ What moms want to hear in facing challenging or unexpected pregnancies Molly Sheahan May 10, 2026 Jess Echeverry knows how it feels to face pregnancy and motherhood alone. She experienced trauma, homelessness and three unexpected pregnancies before age 22.
Dorothy Day: Catholic Worker founder pioneered a faith-based alternative to secularist progressivism Russell Shaw May 9, 2026 Dorothy Day was co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement and longtime editor of the penny-a-copy newspaper of the same name. From the mid-1930s to the early 1980s, she preached radical Christianity and no less radical social activism to a sometimes appreciative, sometimes puzzled, sometimes angry audience of American Catholics.
The Mom Friends You Need Rita Buettner May 8, 2026 Before becoming a mother, I had no idea how important my relationships with other mothers would be.
Mary’s interior freedom Archbishop William E. Lori May 8, 2026 Among the many beautiful feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the Visitation. This year it falls on a Sunday and so won’t be celebrated in the liturgy. Nevertheless, it should not be passed over in silence. Among its important lessons is the beauty of interior freedom – Mary’s interior freedom.
Bench to brilliance Mark Viviano May 7, 2026 When Mark Scallion arrived at Mount St. Mary’s, the former high school star found himself sitting on the bench. Instead of giving up, he embraced a new role — and made college basketball history in the process.
