Bishops, Christian leaders call for peace, urge diplomacy as Middle East conflict escalates Sorrow, shock, prayer for Catholics in Middle East as U.S. and Israel strike Iran amid negotiations Pope Leo warns of ‘irreparable abyss,’ if diplomacy doesn’t take over violence in Iran, Middle East USCCB president: Prayer, diplomacy needed in Middle East to avert ‘tragedy of immense proportions’ Orioles pitcher Cade Povich finds home in the Catholic Church Local News Orioles pitcher Cade Povich finds home in the Catholic Church Mark Viviano March 2, 2026 Orioles pitcher Cade Povich found fulfillment in pursuit of a deeper Christian faith, a years-long quest that led to a milestone during the Orioles 2025 season. While with the team in Minneapolis to play the Minnesota Twins, Povich and his wife, Sophia, drove 30 miles to St. Patrick Church in Hudson, Wis. Maryland March for Life set for March 16 George P. Matysek Jr. March 2, 2026 The annual Maryland March for Life is set for March 16, kicking off at St. Mary in Annapolis with a 5:30 p.m. Mass celebrated by Archbishop William E. Lori in the church and a concurrent Christian prayer service in the school hall. A youth rally will precede the religious services 4:30-5:15 p.m. Catholic Campaign for Human Development awards $96,000 in Baltimore-area grants Kevin J. Parks February 27, 2026 Four community organizations will expand access to health care, strengthen youth leadership, increase affordable housing options and improve neighborhood services in Baltimore thanks to $96,000 in grants from the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s chapter of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), the official domestic anti-poverty, social justice program of the U.S. Catholic bishops founded in 1970. Stations of the Cross offered for those with mental illness Katie V. Jones February 26, 2026 A special Stations of the Cross for those with mental illness will be offered March 10 at 1 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park – one of several Lenten observances at the parish, which also holds weekly Stations of the Cross on Fridays at noon and 7 p.m. More Local News World News Congress expected to consider war powers resolution after US, Israel strikes on Iran Kate Scanlon March 2, 2026 President Donald Trump’s decision to initiate major combat operations against Iran in concert with Israel has raised debate within Congress over its war powers prerogatives. It has also raised questions about the justice of committing the U.S. into a new Middle East war. Bishops, Christian leaders call for peace, urge diplomacy as Middle East conflict escalates Junno Arocho Esteves March 2, 2026 As the United States and Israel continued their campaign against Iran and the newest war continued to spread across the Middle East, bishops and Christian leaders appealed for peace before the conflict escalates any further, with the Catholic Church’s humanitarian giant Caritas saying it “unequivocally” condemns the attacks which would “destabilize” the region. Sorrow, shock, prayer for Catholics in Middle East as U.S. and Israel strike Iran amid negotiations Gina Christian March 2, 2026 Catholics across the Middle East are reeling with shock and sorrow, and responding with prayer, amid joint strikes Israeli and U.S. forces launched on Iran Feb. 28. In the face of the mystery of evil, Christians must be signs of hope, pope says Carol Glatz March 2, 2026 Life is a journey that requires trust and reliance on Jesus, who sometimes asks his disciples to leave everything behind, Pope Leo XIV said. More World News Commentary Pope Leo’s prayer to St. Francis: a call to peace in a divided world OSV News March 2, 2026 As tensions escalate following the Feb. 28 U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, we share this prayer to St. Francis of Assisi — a timeless intercessor for peace — which Pope Leo XIV shared with leaders of the Franciscan order on the beginning of the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death in January 2026. The ‘whine’ list Archbishop William E. Lori March 2, 2026 First, it’s fine to give up wine for Lent but it’s better to give up whining. Lent is the perfect time to examine ourselves. Do we whine too much? Second, let’s replace whining with mutual encouragement, bonds of charity, unity and fraternity. Do you really believe God loves you? Sister Constance Veit, L.S.P. March 1, 2026 During this Lent, I pray that we will all turn to the Cross and find there the undeniable proof of God’s personal, unconditional love. That Takes the Diaper Cake Rita Buettner February 28, 2026 When a colleague reached out to invite me to a baby shower, I started thinking about whether I had time to make a diaper cake. Is our nation losing its soul? Greg Erlandson February 27, 2026 The bishops have shown great courage in challenging this status quo of mass deportations. Recognizing the values of this country as a beacon of liberty, and recognizing the teachings of the Gospel regarding the human dignity of each person and our responsibility toward those in need, the bishops have seized a teaching moment. More Commentary Featured Video A look at Pope Leo’s general audience Feb. 18.
Orioles pitcher Cade Povich finds home in the Catholic Church Mark Viviano March 2, 2026 Orioles pitcher Cade Povich found fulfillment in pursuit of a deeper Christian faith, a years-long quest that led to a milestone during the Orioles 2025 season. While with the team in Minneapolis to play the Minnesota Twins, Povich and his wife, Sophia, drove 30 miles to St. Patrick Church in Hudson, Wis.
Maryland March for Life set for March 16 George P. Matysek Jr. March 2, 2026 The annual Maryland March for Life is set for March 16, kicking off at St. Mary in Annapolis with a 5:30 p.m. Mass celebrated by Archbishop William E. Lori in the church and a concurrent Christian prayer service in the school hall. A youth rally will precede the religious services 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development awards $96,000 in Baltimore-area grants Kevin J. Parks February 27, 2026 Four community organizations will expand access to health care, strengthen youth leadership, increase affordable housing options and improve neighborhood services in Baltimore thanks to $96,000 in grants from the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s chapter of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), the official domestic anti-poverty, social justice program of the U.S. Catholic bishops founded in 1970.
Stations of the Cross offered for those with mental illness Katie V. Jones February 26, 2026 A special Stations of the Cross for those with mental illness will be offered March 10 at 1 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist in Severna Park – one of several Lenten observances at the parish, which also holds weekly Stations of the Cross on Fridays at noon and 7 p.m.
Congress expected to consider war powers resolution after US, Israel strikes on Iran Kate Scanlon March 2, 2026 President Donald Trump’s decision to initiate major combat operations against Iran in concert with Israel has raised debate within Congress over its war powers prerogatives. It has also raised questions about the justice of committing the U.S. into a new Middle East war.
Bishops, Christian leaders call for peace, urge diplomacy as Middle East conflict escalates Junno Arocho Esteves March 2, 2026 As the United States and Israel continued their campaign against Iran and the newest war continued to spread across the Middle East, bishops and Christian leaders appealed for peace before the conflict escalates any further, with the Catholic Church’s humanitarian giant Caritas saying it “unequivocally” condemns the attacks which would “destabilize” the region.
Sorrow, shock, prayer for Catholics in Middle East as U.S. and Israel strike Iran amid negotiations Gina Christian March 2, 2026 Catholics across the Middle East are reeling with shock and sorrow, and responding with prayer, amid joint strikes Israeli and U.S. forces launched on Iran Feb. 28.
In the face of the mystery of evil, Christians must be signs of hope, pope says Carol Glatz March 2, 2026 Life is a journey that requires trust and reliance on Jesus, who sometimes asks his disciples to leave everything behind, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope Leo’s prayer to St. Francis: a call to peace in a divided world OSV News March 2, 2026 As tensions escalate following the Feb. 28 U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, we share this prayer to St. Francis of Assisi — a timeless intercessor for peace — which Pope Leo XIV shared with leaders of the Franciscan order on the beginning of the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death in January 2026.
The ‘whine’ list Archbishop William E. Lori March 2, 2026 First, it’s fine to give up wine for Lent but it’s better to give up whining. Lent is the perfect time to examine ourselves. Do we whine too much? Second, let’s replace whining with mutual encouragement, bonds of charity, unity and fraternity.
Do you really believe God loves you? Sister Constance Veit, L.S.P. March 1, 2026 During this Lent, I pray that we will all turn to the Cross and find there the undeniable proof of God’s personal, unconditional love.
That Takes the Diaper Cake Rita Buettner February 28, 2026 When a colleague reached out to invite me to a baby shower, I started thinking about whether I had time to make a diaper cake.
Is our nation losing its soul? Greg Erlandson February 27, 2026 The bishops have shown great courage in challenging this status quo of mass deportations. Recognizing the values of this country as a beacon of liberty, and recognizing the teachings of the Gospel regarding the human dignity of each person and our responsibility toward those in need, the bishops have seized a teaching moment.
