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Archbishop Lori praises Pope Francis for closeness, realism Christopher Gunty April 21, 2025 Archbishop William E. Lori said that Pope Francis could be readily described as a “pastoral pope,” a sense of service that he brought from his years as an archbishop in Argentina who was close to his priests and people.
Baltimore Archbishop William Lori saddened by death of Pope Francis; plans to host memorial Mass tonight Catholic Review Staff April 21, 2025 Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori said April 21 that he was saddened to learn of Pope Francis’ passing and that he plans to attend his funeral as well as host a memorial Mass locally.
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.
Pope’s funeral rites, a celebration of hope, to begin late April 21 Cindy Wooden April 21, 2025 Pope Francis’ funeral rites, like those for any pope or any Christian, are meant to “reinforce the hope and witness to the faith” that those who have been baptized in Christ “will rise with him to new life.”
U.S. bishops honor Pope Francis’ legacy in hours after his death Maria Wiering April 21, 2025 Pope Francis, who died April 21 at age 88, “will long be remembered for his outreach to those on the margins of the Church and of society,” Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said in a statement shared in the first hours after the pope’s death.
Vatican announces canonization of Blessed Acutis is postponed Carol Glatz April 21, 2025 With the death of Pope Francis, the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, which was scheduled for April 27, has been postponed.
U.S. cardinal announces pope’s death to the world Carol Glatz April 21, 2025 U.S. Cardinal Kevin J. Farrell, the “camerlengo” or chamberlain of the Holy Roman Church, announced to the world that Pope Francis had died April 21 at the age of 88.
With pastor’s touch, Pope Francis preached mercy, embraced ‘peripheries’ Cindy Wooden April 21, 2025 Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of 88 gave new energy to millions of Catholics — and caused concern for some — as he transformed the image of the papacy into a pastoral ministry based on personal encounters and strong convictions about mission, poverty, immigration and dialogue.
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.
Lessons of suffering in the ‘Stabat Mater’ Jaymie Stuart Wolfe April 21, 2025 What the “Stabat Mater” conveys, the sorrows of Mary witnessing the crucifixion of her son, is worth pondering.
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.
