Pope Leo encyclical on AI shows need for humanity in healthcare, says expert Liturgical rites and symbols reveal God’s presence, Pope Leo says John Paul II and America US bishops release prayer service commemorating immigrants, enslaved with call to action As World Cup approaches, Pope Leo’s June prayer intention is for sport to foster peace and encounter Local News Loyola University Maryland cuts 66 positions as part of strategic plan Katie V. Jones June 2, 2026 Loyola University Maryland eliminated 66 positions this semester as part of a broader effort to reallocate resources and advance the university’s strategic plan, according to university president Terrence M. Sawyer. Bishop Ricard remembered at Mass of Transferal for making everyone feel they belonged Patricia Zapor June 2, 2026 Bishop John Huston Ricard, S.S.J., was memorialized June 1 for his ability to make everyone feel they belong, in various communities and particularly in the Catholic Church. New altar focuses Fullerton faithful Matthew Liptak June 2, 2026 The scent of incense drifted through the sanctuary of St. Joseph Church in Fullerton as hundreds of parishioners gathered on the final day of May for a rare and symbolic moment in the life of their parish. On Holy Trinity Sunday, Archbishop William E. Lori consecrated the church’s new altar, marking the completion of a major sanctuary renovation that capped a three-year parish campaign. Radio Interview: Bishop Adam J. Parker takes more listener questions in ‘Ask a Bishop’ Catholic Review Staff June 2, 2026 Bishop Adam J. Parker, auxiliary bishop of Baltimore, returns for another installment of Catholic Review Radio’s popular “Ask a Bishop” series. In this episode, Bishop Parker takes on a wide range of listener questions gathered from Catholic events across the Archdiocese of Baltimore. More Local News World News Pope Leo encyclical on AI shows need for humanity in healthcare, says expert Gina Christian June 3, 2026 Shortly after the May 25 release of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas,” which calls for artificial intelligence ethics to be grounded in Catholic social teaching on God-given human dignity, OSV News spoke with clinical medical ethicist Daniel J. Daly, the founding executive director of the Center for Theology and Ethics in Catholic Health. Liturgical rites and symbols reveal God’s presence, Pope Leo says Josephine Peterson June 3, 2026 The rites and symbols of the liturgy are not arbitrary ceremonies but the means through which Catholics encounter God and are formed in faith, Pope Leo XIV said June 3. US bishops release prayer service commemorating immigrants, enslaved with call to action Gina Christian June 3, 2026 As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, the nation’s Catholic bishops have released a prayer service text commemorating its immigrants and refugees, as well as those trafficked under historic and modern forms of slavery in the U.S. As World Cup approaches, Pope Leo’s June prayer intention is for sport to foster peace and encounter Courtney Mares June 3, 2026 With the FIFA World Cup opening this month, Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his June prayer intention to the power of sport to build bridges between cultures and nations, releasing a video prayer calling on athletes, coaches and fans alike to embrace the field as a space of encounter rather than division. More World News Commentary John Paul II and America George Weigel June 3, 2026 As America approaches its 250th birthday, it would do well to remember that the emblematic figure of the second half of the twentieth century had such high hopes for us: hopes that now seem a call to a national examination of conscience. ‘Magnifica Humanitas’ and AI: How Catholic social teaching affirms human dignity in digital world Sister Nancy Usslemann June 3, 2026 If you use artificial intelligence for certain tasks, a good Catholic question to ask is simple: Am I aware of how my use of AI — and my support of AI systems — affects human dignity and the common good? Catholic social teaching offers principles of discernment to help answer that question. A Wasp on the Elevator Rita Buettner June 2, 2026 My son and I were hurrying to an appointment, and the parking garage was packed. We snagged a spot on the top level of the garage and walked over to the elevator. I don’t always have much faith in elevators, and I would prefer to take the stairs, but we were in a rush, and it seemed like a trek on all the steps. So I pressed the button, waited… Pope Leo’s first encyclical Michael R. Heinlein June 2, 2026 It can be easy for Catholics to lose sight of the forest for the trees. Sometimes we can lose sight of the bigger global picture, get distracted from what matters most for humanity, even give into the temptation to zero in too much on internal ecclesial life. In more recent years, the Church has also been burdened by internal debates and feuds which distract us from the mission Christ entrusted to us. Father McGivney: Founder’s desire for charity built Knights of Columbus’ success Russell Shaw May 30, 2026 In many ways, Father Michael J. McGivney was just one more of that band of hardworking Irish-American priests who spent themselves building up the church in America in the latter years of the 19th century. But in one truly extraordinary respect, he was unique: Before he was 30, Father McGivney had founded what was to become the largest Catholic men’s organization in the world: the Knights of Columbus. More Commentary Featured Video As artificial intelligence and algorithmic technologies increasingly shape modern life, Catholic psychologist Sean Tobin believes the deepest crisis may not be technological at all — but spiritual.
Loyola University Maryland cuts 66 positions as part of strategic plan Katie V. Jones June 2, 2026 Loyola University Maryland eliminated 66 positions this semester as part of a broader effort to reallocate resources and advance the university’s strategic plan, according to university president Terrence M. Sawyer.
Bishop Ricard remembered at Mass of Transferal for making everyone feel they belonged Patricia Zapor June 2, 2026 Bishop John Huston Ricard, S.S.J., was memorialized June 1 for his ability to make everyone feel they belong, in various communities and particularly in the Catholic Church.
New altar focuses Fullerton faithful Matthew Liptak June 2, 2026 The scent of incense drifted through the sanctuary of St. Joseph Church in Fullerton as hundreds of parishioners gathered on the final day of May for a rare and symbolic moment in the life of their parish. On Holy Trinity Sunday, Archbishop William E. Lori consecrated the church’s new altar, marking the completion of a major sanctuary renovation that capped a three-year parish campaign.
Radio Interview: Bishop Adam J. Parker takes more listener questions in ‘Ask a Bishop’ Catholic Review Staff June 2, 2026 Bishop Adam J. Parker, auxiliary bishop of Baltimore, returns for another installment of Catholic Review Radio’s popular “Ask a Bishop” series. In this episode, Bishop Parker takes on a wide range of listener questions gathered from Catholic events across the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Pope Leo encyclical on AI shows need for humanity in healthcare, says expert Gina Christian June 3, 2026 Shortly after the May 25 release of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas,” which calls for artificial intelligence ethics to be grounded in Catholic social teaching on God-given human dignity, OSV News spoke with clinical medical ethicist Daniel J. Daly, the founding executive director of the Center for Theology and Ethics in Catholic Health.
Liturgical rites and symbols reveal God’s presence, Pope Leo says Josephine Peterson June 3, 2026 The rites and symbols of the liturgy are not arbitrary ceremonies but the means through which Catholics encounter God and are formed in faith, Pope Leo XIV said June 3.
US bishops release prayer service commemorating immigrants, enslaved with call to action Gina Christian June 3, 2026 As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, the nation’s Catholic bishops have released a prayer service text commemorating its immigrants and refugees, as well as those trafficked under historic and modern forms of slavery in the U.S.
As World Cup approaches, Pope Leo’s June prayer intention is for sport to foster peace and encounter Courtney Mares June 3, 2026 With the FIFA World Cup opening this month, Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his June prayer intention to the power of sport to build bridges between cultures and nations, releasing a video prayer calling on athletes, coaches and fans alike to embrace the field as a space of encounter rather than division.
John Paul II and America George Weigel June 3, 2026 As America approaches its 250th birthday, it would do well to remember that the emblematic figure of the second half of the twentieth century had such high hopes for us: hopes that now seem a call to a national examination of conscience.
‘Magnifica Humanitas’ and AI: How Catholic social teaching affirms human dignity in digital world Sister Nancy Usslemann June 3, 2026 If you use artificial intelligence for certain tasks, a good Catholic question to ask is simple: Am I aware of how my use of AI — and my support of AI systems — affects human dignity and the common good? Catholic social teaching offers principles of discernment to help answer that question.
A Wasp on the Elevator Rita Buettner June 2, 2026 My son and I were hurrying to an appointment, and the parking garage was packed. We snagged a spot on the top level of the garage and walked over to the elevator. I don’t always have much faith in elevators, and I would prefer to take the stairs, but we were in a rush, and it seemed like a trek on all the steps. So I pressed the button, waited…
Pope Leo’s first encyclical Michael R. Heinlein June 2, 2026 It can be easy for Catholics to lose sight of the forest for the trees. Sometimes we can lose sight of the bigger global picture, get distracted from what matters most for humanity, even give into the temptation to zero in too much on internal ecclesial life. In more recent years, the Church has also been burdened by internal debates and feuds which distract us from the mission Christ entrusted to us.
Father McGivney: Founder’s desire for charity built Knights of Columbus’ success Russell Shaw May 30, 2026 In many ways, Father Michael J. McGivney was just one more of that band of hardworking Irish-American priests who spent themselves building up the church in America in the latter years of the 19th century. But in one truly extraordinary respect, he was unique: Before he was 30, Father McGivney had founded what was to become the largest Catholic men’s organization in the world: the Knights of Columbus.
