At start of new pontificate, Weigel tells Maryland audience to ‘take a deep breath’ Jubilee set to mark 800th year since St. Francis’ death; saint’s body to be displayed Trump scheduled to meet with U.S. bishops’ president at White House Radio Interview: The Dead Sea Scrolls St. Bernardine will host 13th annual peace walk on MLK Day as event continues to blossom Local News At start of new pontificate, Weigel tells Maryland audience to ‘take a deep breath’ Katie V. Jones January 13, 2026 Speaking to a crowd of about 300 Jan. 9 at St. Louis in Clarksville, part of a pastorate with St. Francis of Assisi in Fulton, George Weigel urged Catholics to resist snap judgments about the new pope and instead understand the complex moment he has inherited. Radio Interview: The Dead Sea Scrolls Catholic Review Staff January 12, 2026 The Dead Sea Scrolls are some of the oldest versions of the Bible that have ever been discovered, dating back even before the time of Christ. Discovered in 1947 in Qumran, a portion of the scrolls are now on display in Washington, D.C., at the Museum of the Bible. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty walked through the exhibit with Dr. Robert “Bobby” Duke to learn about how the exhibit came about, why the scrolls are important to understanding Scripture and how the scrolls are preserved today. St. Bernardine will host 13th annual peace walk on MLK Day as event continues to blossom Gerry Jackson January 12, 2026 From its humble West Baltimore origins, a neighborhood peace event at St. Bernardine Church continues to grow into a can’t-miss, archdiocesan-wide social justice gathering. Beloved pastor who endured paralysis dies at 77 George P. Matysek Jr. January 8, 2026 Redemptorist Father John Murray, a visionary former pastor of St. Wenceslaus in Baltimore and St. Mary in Annapolis whose courage in the face of long-term paralysis inspired many, died Dec. 30. He was 77. More Local News World News Amid protests, ICE operations, archbishop prays for community, for family of slain protester Rebecca Omastiak January 13, 2026 Acknowledging what he described as “a heaviness in our community these days,” Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis assured Catholics and the Twin Cities community of his continued prayers on Jan. 12. Supreme Court hears cases on Idaho, West Virginia transgender sports bans Kate Scanlon January 13, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 13 heard oral arguments in two cases concerning state laws requiring student athletes to compete on sports teams that correspond to their biological sex rather than their gender identity. Historic altar at St. Mark’s monastery in Jerusalem unveiled for first time in 350 years Judith Sudilovsky January 13, 2026 The historic altar of the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchal Monastery of St. Mark in Jerusalem has been unveiled for the first time in nearly 350 years, following an extensive restoration. Jubilee set to mark 800th year since St. Francis’ death; saint’s body to be displayed Junno Arocho Esteves January 13, 2026 Pope Leo has established that from Jan. 10, following the closing of the church’s Jubilee Year, until Jan. 10, 2027, a special Year of St. Francis may be proclaimed, in which every Christian, “following the example of the Saint of Assisi, may himself become a model of holiness of life and a constant witness of peace.” More World News Commentary Silence and stillness Mark Viviano January 12, 2026 The weight of a loaded schedule is possible even in retirement, but the weight is made lighter in silence with God, and in time for stillness to stop and sip coffee instead of taking it to go. Jesuit missionaries and a log chapel: Exploring the Catholic history of Delaware Father Anthony D. Andreassi January 11, 2026 As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution this year, this series will examine the origins of the church and Catholic life in each of the 50 states, following the order in which they ratified the United States Constitution. The journey begins in Delaware, the first state — small in size, but foundational in the nation’s constitutional life. Catholic writer Kathryn Jean Lopez on the pro-life movement’s ‘frontlines of love’ Charles C. Camosy January 11, 2026 As the pro-life movement faces tensions with previous political allies, Catholic writer Kathryn Jean Lopez, a senior fellow at the National Review Institute and religion editor at National Review magazine, recently spoke with Charles Camosy for OSV News about the loving, human encounters that can spread what St. John Paul II called “the Gospel of Life,” even in difficult times. Why we shouldn’t leave Mass early (or get there late) D.D. Emmons January 9, 2026 By showing up late or leaving early, we not only trivialize the real presence of Jesus, not only trivialize the Eucharist, but we also miss the full richness of the Mass. The grandparent shortage Greg Erlandson January 8, 2026 The desire to “live to see your children’s children,” as Psalm 128 puts it, is wired deep inside the human heart. We want to see the children we worked so hard to parent in turn bring the next generation into being. More Commentary Featured Video Pope Leo baptized 20 infants in the Sistine Chapel Jan. 11.
At start of new pontificate, Weigel tells Maryland audience to ‘take a deep breath’ Katie V. Jones January 13, 2026 Speaking to a crowd of about 300 Jan. 9 at St. Louis in Clarksville, part of a pastorate with St. Francis of Assisi in Fulton, George Weigel urged Catholics to resist snap judgments about the new pope and instead understand the complex moment he has inherited.
Radio Interview: The Dead Sea Scrolls Catholic Review Staff January 12, 2026 The Dead Sea Scrolls are some of the oldest versions of the Bible that have ever been discovered, dating back even before the time of Christ. Discovered in 1947 in Qumran, a portion of the scrolls are now on display in Washington, D.C., at the Museum of the Bible. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty walked through the exhibit with Dr. Robert “Bobby” Duke to learn about how the exhibit came about, why the scrolls are important to understanding Scripture and how the scrolls are preserved today.
St. Bernardine will host 13th annual peace walk on MLK Day as event continues to blossom Gerry Jackson January 12, 2026 From its humble West Baltimore origins, a neighborhood peace event at St. Bernardine Church continues to grow into a can’t-miss, archdiocesan-wide social justice gathering.
Beloved pastor who endured paralysis dies at 77 George P. Matysek Jr. January 8, 2026 Redemptorist Father John Murray, a visionary former pastor of St. Wenceslaus in Baltimore and St. Mary in Annapolis whose courage in the face of long-term paralysis inspired many, died Dec. 30. He was 77.
Amid protests, ICE operations, archbishop prays for community, for family of slain protester Rebecca Omastiak January 13, 2026 Acknowledging what he described as “a heaviness in our community these days,” Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis assured Catholics and the Twin Cities community of his continued prayers on Jan. 12.
Supreme Court hears cases on Idaho, West Virginia transgender sports bans Kate Scanlon January 13, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 13 heard oral arguments in two cases concerning state laws requiring student athletes to compete on sports teams that correspond to their biological sex rather than their gender identity.
Historic altar at St. Mark’s monastery in Jerusalem unveiled for first time in 350 years Judith Sudilovsky January 13, 2026 The historic altar of the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchal Monastery of St. Mark in Jerusalem has been unveiled for the first time in nearly 350 years, following an extensive restoration.
Jubilee set to mark 800th year since St. Francis’ death; saint’s body to be displayed Junno Arocho Esteves January 13, 2026 Pope Leo has established that from Jan. 10, following the closing of the church’s Jubilee Year, until Jan. 10, 2027, a special Year of St. Francis may be proclaimed, in which every Christian, “following the example of the Saint of Assisi, may himself become a model of holiness of life and a constant witness of peace.”
Silence and stillness Mark Viviano January 12, 2026 The weight of a loaded schedule is possible even in retirement, but the weight is made lighter in silence with God, and in time for stillness to stop and sip coffee instead of taking it to go.
Jesuit missionaries and a log chapel: Exploring the Catholic history of Delaware Father Anthony D. Andreassi January 11, 2026 As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution this year, this series will examine the origins of the church and Catholic life in each of the 50 states, following the order in which they ratified the United States Constitution. The journey begins in Delaware, the first state — small in size, but foundational in the nation’s constitutional life.
Catholic writer Kathryn Jean Lopez on the pro-life movement’s ‘frontlines of love’ Charles C. Camosy January 11, 2026 As the pro-life movement faces tensions with previous political allies, Catholic writer Kathryn Jean Lopez, a senior fellow at the National Review Institute and religion editor at National Review magazine, recently spoke with Charles Camosy for OSV News about the loving, human encounters that can spread what St. John Paul II called “the Gospel of Life,” even in difficult times.
Why we shouldn’t leave Mass early (or get there late) D.D. Emmons January 9, 2026 By showing up late or leaving early, we not only trivialize the real presence of Jesus, not only trivialize the Eucharist, but we also miss the full richness of the Mass.
The grandparent shortage Greg Erlandson January 8, 2026 The desire to “live to see your children’s children,” as Psalm 128 puts it, is wired deep inside the human heart. We want to see the children we worked so hard to parent in turn bring the next generation into being.
