At Colosseum, pope carries the cross, leading thousands in Good Friday prayer for suffering world Jerusalem’s Holy Week embraced with silent prayer, intimate liturgies as war continues to escalate Pope at Colosseum: Follow Christ’s path, including the Way of the Cross, to bring peace Movie Review: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Pope Leo XIV calls Israeli, Ukrainian leaders on Good Friday, urging peace Local News Deacon John ‘Happy Jack’ Martin dedicated life to delivering faith, smiles Jay Sorgi April 3, 2026 Deacon John Martin, who served many years at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Baynesville, died March 25. He was known for his compassion and warmth. Father Frank Brauer remembered as quiet yet fun priest dedicated to parishioners Katie V. Jones April 2, 2026 That commitment to fostering community, even in challenging circumstances, defined Father Frank Brauer’s priesthood. He died March 30 in Florida after a short time in hospice care. He was 79. Sister Mary Sheehan, D.C., dies at 86 Catholic Review Staff April 2, 2026 A funeral Mass for Daughter of Charity Sister Mary (Mary Helena) Sheehan was offered March 27 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg. Sister Mary died March 22. She was 86. Mercy Medical Center brings past, present together to inspire future Katie V. Jones April 2, 2026 The classical music cued and so began an episode of Mercy’s four-part, hour-long series that brings historical medical figures together with modern-age Mercy doctors for a discussion on the challenges and advancements each have faced in the medical world. More Local News World News At Colosseum, pope carries the cross, leading thousands in Good Friday prayer for suffering world Courtney Mares April 4, 2026 Inside the ancient arena of the Roman Empire that crucified Christ, Pope Leo XIV carried the cross through the darkness of night on Good Friday at Rome’s Colosseum, leading about 30,000 in prayer for the sufferings of the modern world. Cardinal Roche: Pedro Ballester’s selflessness a witness for youth Junno Arocho Esteves April 4, 2026 The enduring memory of Pedro Ballester, an English student whose life is being studied for a possible sainthood cause, is defined by joy and selflessness in the face of suffering, British Cardinal Arthur Roche said. Jerusalem’s Holy Week embraced with silent prayer, intimate liturgies as war continues to escalate Paulina Guzik April 3, 2026 Holy Week in the Holy Land is unfolding in unprecedented silence, as war-related restrictions have left sacred sites largely without the faithful. Pope at Colosseum: Follow Christ’s path, including the Way of the Cross, to bring peace Carol Glatz April 3, 2026 Life must be lived as a journey seeking to follow in Jesus’ footsteps, Pope Leo XIV said after completing the Stations of the Cross at Rome’s Colosseum. More World News Commentary Easter evidence: Why Jesus’ resurrection is trusted as true Sister Anna Marie McGuan April 4, 2026 Because of the evidence of the empty tomb and the encounters of the risen Jesus with the women, the apostles and disciples, and St. Paul, the Church has always believed and preached the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It is the moment that definitively changed human history forever. Father Isaac Hecker: Father of American evangelization Russell Shaw April 4, 2026 His great goal was the conversion of Protestant America to Catholicism, something he was convinced could happen. After all, he said, in the United States “true religion will find a reception it has in vain looked for elsewhere.” Letter to those entering the Church Archbishop William E. Lori April 3, 2026 A most joyful day in my ministry as your bishop is the First Sunday of Lent when we celebrate the Rite of Election. It is a beautiful moment when the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen is filled to overflowing with those of you entering the Church, together with your godparents, sponsors, parish priests, catechists and friends. Easter or Resurrection Day? The origins of the holiday’s English name Monsignor Charles E. Pope April 3, 2026 Easter is plainly the solemn feast celebrating the resurrection of Christ. It is fine to say Happy Easter. The origin of the word “Easter” is complex. Proclaiming Easter joy in digital spaces Sister Hosea Rupprecht April 2, 2026 In a world filled with inauthentic social media posts, why not inundate those platforms with authentic Easter joy? If you fasted from social media for Lent, return with a purpose. More Commentary Featured Video The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA), home to the largest public collection of Matisse’s work in the world, will open an exhibition March 29 featuring a rare group of preparatory drawings for the artist’s Stations of the Cross. The exhibition runs through June 28 and includes more than 80 drawings that trace the development of the monumental work.
Deacon John ‘Happy Jack’ Martin dedicated life to delivering faith, smiles Jay Sorgi April 3, 2026 Deacon John Martin, who served many years at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Baynesville, died March 25. He was known for his compassion and warmth.
Father Frank Brauer remembered as quiet yet fun priest dedicated to parishioners Katie V. Jones April 2, 2026 That commitment to fostering community, even in challenging circumstances, defined Father Frank Brauer’s priesthood. He died March 30 in Florida after a short time in hospice care. He was 79.
Sister Mary Sheehan, D.C., dies at 86 Catholic Review Staff April 2, 2026 A funeral Mass for Daughter of Charity Sister Mary (Mary Helena) Sheehan was offered March 27 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg. Sister Mary died March 22. She was 86.
Mercy Medical Center brings past, present together to inspire future Katie V. Jones April 2, 2026 The classical music cued and so began an episode of Mercy’s four-part, hour-long series that brings historical medical figures together with modern-age Mercy doctors for a discussion on the challenges and advancements each have faced in the medical world.
At Colosseum, pope carries the cross, leading thousands in Good Friday prayer for suffering world Courtney Mares April 4, 2026 Inside the ancient arena of the Roman Empire that crucified Christ, Pope Leo XIV carried the cross through the darkness of night on Good Friday at Rome’s Colosseum, leading about 30,000 in prayer for the sufferings of the modern world.
Cardinal Roche: Pedro Ballester’s selflessness a witness for youth Junno Arocho Esteves April 4, 2026 The enduring memory of Pedro Ballester, an English student whose life is being studied for a possible sainthood cause, is defined by joy and selflessness in the face of suffering, British Cardinal Arthur Roche said.
Jerusalem’s Holy Week embraced with silent prayer, intimate liturgies as war continues to escalate Paulina Guzik April 3, 2026 Holy Week in the Holy Land is unfolding in unprecedented silence, as war-related restrictions have left sacred sites largely without the faithful.
Pope at Colosseum: Follow Christ’s path, including the Way of the Cross, to bring peace Carol Glatz April 3, 2026 Life must be lived as a journey seeking to follow in Jesus’ footsteps, Pope Leo XIV said after completing the Stations of the Cross at Rome’s Colosseum.
Easter evidence: Why Jesus’ resurrection is trusted as true Sister Anna Marie McGuan April 4, 2026 Because of the evidence of the empty tomb and the encounters of the risen Jesus with the women, the apostles and disciples, and St. Paul, the Church has always believed and preached the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It is the moment that definitively changed human history forever.
Father Isaac Hecker: Father of American evangelization Russell Shaw April 4, 2026 His great goal was the conversion of Protestant America to Catholicism, something he was convinced could happen. After all, he said, in the United States “true religion will find a reception it has in vain looked for elsewhere.”
Letter to those entering the Church Archbishop William E. Lori April 3, 2026 A most joyful day in my ministry as your bishop is the First Sunday of Lent when we celebrate the Rite of Election. It is a beautiful moment when the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen is filled to overflowing with those of you entering the Church, together with your godparents, sponsors, parish priests, catechists and friends.
Easter or Resurrection Day? The origins of the holiday’s English name Monsignor Charles E. Pope April 3, 2026 Easter is plainly the solemn feast celebrating the resurrection of Christ. It is fine to say Happy Easter. The origin of the word “Easter” is complex.
Proclaiming Easter joy in digital spaces Sister Hosea Rupprecht April 2, 2026 In a world filled with inauthentic social media posts, why not inundate those platforms with authentic Easter joy? If you fasted from social media for Lent, return with a purpose.
