White House ‘gamifying’ war on Iran marks a ‘moral crisis,’ warns US cardinal Lebanese Maronite Catholic priest killed by Israeli tank fire in southern Lebanon Christians ‘most persecuted religious community in the world,’ Vatican tells UN Hagerstown school recognized by Cardinal Newman Society Radio Interview: The 2026 Oscars Local News Hagerstown school recognized by Cardinal Newman Society Catholic Review Staff March 9, 2026 St. Mary Catholic School in Hagerstown has been recognized for its Catholic identity and academic excellence by The Cardinal Newman Society. Radio Interview: The 2026 Oscars Catholic Review Staff March 9, 2026 Catholic Review Radio’s 2026 Oscars Special dives into the year’s most surprising, soulful, and genre‑bending Best Picture nominees. Catholic Review Associate Publisher Chris Gunty is joined by Daughter of St. Paul Sister Rose Pacatte, OSV News media reviewer John Mulderig, and co‑host Ann Augherton of the Arlington Catholic Herald for a fast‑moving, insightful conversation about Hollywood’s biggest night, coming up March 15. Baltimore Catholics bring voice of migrants to U.S. capitol Marietha Góngora V. March 6, 2026 “They ask for help, and all I can say is, ‘I hear you. I hear you,’” said Deacon Seigfried Presberry as he described the phone calls he receives from families after a loved one is detained by immigration authorities. Catholic students promote support for nonpublic school students in Maryland Katie V. Jones March 6, 2026 More than 300 students representing schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore as well as other Catholic and nonpublic schools across Maryland gathered March 5 at Lawyer’s Mall near the State House in Annapolis, waving posters and chanting in support of educational initiatives as part of Nonpublic Schools Advocacy Day. More Local News World News Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Iraqi Cardinal Louis Sako Junno Arocho Esteves March 10, 2026 Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Louis Sako, the Iraq-based Chaldean Catholic patriarch of Baghdad, ending his 13-year tenure leading Iraq’s largest Christian denomination, the Vatican said. Cardinal Mathieu in Rome after evacuation from Iran Junno Arocho Esteves March 10, 2026 Belgian Cardinal Dominique Mathieu of Tehran-Isfahan surfaced in Rome after days of uncertainty about his whereabouts following the start of a U.S. and Israel-Iran war. White House ‘gamifying’ war on Iran marks a ‘moral crisis,’ warns US cardinal Gina Christian March 10, 2026 An American cardinal has issued “a call to conscience,” while deploring efforts to “gamify” the U.S.-Israel war with Iran — particularly on the part of the Trump administration. Pew: Americans ‘more likely’ to disapprove of own nation’s morals Gina Christian March 10, 2026 A new survey by the Pew Research Center shows Americans are “more likely” than those in other nations to raise an eyebrow at the morality of those in their own country. More World News Commentary More than a Cup of Coffee (and accepting Lenten interruptions) Rita Buettner March 7, 2026 As we were walking, I saw a man who looked like he was on his way to work. He was carrying a paper coffee cup—a beacon to me on my hunt for coffee. Fear: Destroyer of Lenten works Elizabeth Scalia March 7, 2026 It is human to be afraid. But this year, in our Lenten disciplines, let us place all of the fears we’re conscious of — or will admit to — into the vast depths of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Christ, who said, “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Lk 12:32). Catholic growth in anti-Catholic colonies: The fledgling Church in New England Father Anthony D. Andreassi March 6, 2026 In this continuing series on the origins of Catholicism in the 50 states, the story of New England begins in a region that was, from the start, among the least welcoming places in early America for Catholics. Guarding heart, home: Raising holy families in screen-saturated world Sister Hosea Rupprecht March 6, 2026 Parents are called to monitor technology use and help children become critical engagers of media. This responsibility is not only practical — it is profoundly spiritual. Why go on a spiritual retreat? The powerful benefits of time alone with God Father Francis J. Hoffman March 6, 2026 Retreats are a time away from our normal activities to spend time getting reacquainted with God, to examine the priorities of life and to make concrete and practical resolutions for improvement. Retreats can be a powerful step toward personal conversion. More Commentary Featured Video Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s bid to become the first team to earn back-to-back Baltimore Catholic League Tournament and Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference basketball titles started quickly and promptly hit a snag against St. Frances Academy March 4 at Loyola University Maryland’s Reitz Arena.
Hagerstown school recognized by Cardinal Newman Society Catholic Review Staff March 9, 2026 St. Mary Catholic School in Hagerstown has been recognized for its Catholic identity and academic excellence by The Cardinal Newman Society.
Radio Interview: The 2026 Oscars Catholic Review Staff March 9, 2026 Catholic Review Radio’s 2026 Oscars Special dives into the year’s most surprising, soulful, and genre‑bending Best Picture nominees. Catholic Review Associate Publisher Chris Gunty is joined by Daughter of St. Paul Sister Rose Pacatte, OSV News media reviewer John Mulderig, and co‑host Ann Augherton of the Arlington Catholic Herald for a fast‑moving, insightful conversation about Hollywood’s biggest night, coming up March 15.
Baltimore Catholics bring voice of migrants to U.S. capitol Marietha Góngora V. March 6, 2026 “They ask for help, and all I can say is, ‘I hear you. I hear you,’” said Deacon Seigfried Presberry as he described the phone calls he receives from families after a loved one is detained by immigration authorities.
Catholic students promote support for nonpublic school students in Maryland Katie V. Jones March 6, 2026 More than 300 students representing schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore as well as other Catholic and nonpublic schools across Maryland gathered March 5 at Lawyer’s Mall near the State House in Annapolis, waving posters and chanting in support of educational initiatives as part of Nonpublic Schools Advocacy Day.
Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Iraqi Cardinal Louis Sako Junno Arocho Esteves March 10, 2026 Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Louis Sako, the Iraq-based Chaldean Catholic patriarch of Baghdad, ending his 13-year tenure leading Iraq’s largest Christian denomination, the Vatican said.
Cardinal Mathieu in Rome after evacuation from Iran Junno Arocho Esteves March 10, 2026 Belgian Cardinal Dominique Mathieu of Tehran-Isfahan surfaced in Rome after days of uncertainty about his whereabouts following the start of a U.S. and Israel-Iran war.
White House ‘gamifying’ war on Iran marks a ‘moral crisis,’ warns US cardinal Gina Christian March 10, 2026 An American cardinal has issued “a call to conscience,” while deploring efforts to “gamify” the U.S.-Israel war with Iran — particularly on the part of the Trump administration.
Pew: Americans ‘more likely’ to disapprove of own nation’s morals Gina Christian March 10, 2026 A new survey by the Pew Research Center shows Americans are “more likely” than those in other nations to raise an eyebrow at the morality of those in their own country.
More than a Cup of Coffee (and accepting Lenten interruptions) Rita Buettner March 7, 2026 As we were walking, I saw a man who looked like he was on his way to work. He was carrying a paper coffee cup—a beacon to me on my hunt for coffee.
Fear: Destroyer of Lenten works Elizabeth Scalia March 7, 2026 It is human to be afraid. But this year, in our Lenten disciplines, let us place all of the fears we’re conscious of — or will admit to — into the vast depths of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Christ, who said, “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Lk 12:32).
Catholic growth in anti-Catholic colonies: The fledgling Church in New England Father Anthony D. Andreassi March 6, 2026 In this continuing series on the origins of Catholicism in the 50 states, the story of New England begins in a region that was, from the start, among the least welcoming places in early America for Catholics.
Guarding heart, home: Raising holy families in screen-saturated world Sister Hosea Rupprecht March 6, 2026 Parents are called to monitor technology use and help children become critical engagers of media. This responsibility is not only practical — it is profoundly spiritual.
Why go on a spiritual retreat? The powerful benefits of time alone with God Father Francis J. Hoffman March 6, 2026 Retreats are a time away from our normal activities to spend time getting reacquainted with God, to examine the priorities of life and to make concrete and practical resolutions for improvement. Retreats can be a powerful step toward personal conversion.
