Head of Ukrainian Catholic Church meets with Pope Leo, calls Ukraine ‘wounded but alive’ Notre Dame Prep develops new commons area In God’s Image podcast: Taylor Branch Pope Leo XIV explains why Catholics fast during Lent Pew survey finds dip in Catholic support for Trump agenda Local News Notre Dame Prep develops new commons area Katie V. Jones February 13, 2026 The $10 million project will transform the 1960s-style cafeteria into a state-of-the-art commons center featuring flexible seating areas, a student cafe and a brand-new kitchen with a wood-fired pizza oven. In God’s Image podcast: Taylor Branch Catholic Review Staff February 13, 2026 The Office of Black Catholic Ministry sits down with historian Taylor Branch at the 13th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at St. Bernardine parish. Deacon Jack Ames, Project Rachel volunteer and educator, dies at 74 Jay Sorgi February 12, 2026 Deacon John “Jack” Ames Jr., who helped the healing pathway of hundreds of people who have endured the post-abortion journey and who served in ministry at St. Agnes in Catonsville, died Feb. 8. He was 74. Archdiocese of Baltimore couples share stories of love that lasts a lifetime Katie V. Jones February 12, 2026 St. Valentine’s Day may be known for flowers, cards and chocolates, but for some couples, it is also a moment to reflect on decades of shared love and commitment. In the Archdiocese of Baltimore, several couples who have been married 60 years or more shared their stories of meeting, building families and nurturing faith together. More Local News World News Head of Ukrainian Catholic Church meets with Pope Leo, calls Ukraine ‘wounded but alive’ Gina Christian February 13, 2026 Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk spoke with Pope Leo at the Apostolic Palace Feb. 12, the second personal audience the prelate has had since meeting with the pope days after his election, said the UGCC press office in an update released shortly after the meeting. Ave Maria University battles measles outbreak Gina Christian February 13, 2026 A Catholic university in Florida is battling an outbreak of measles among its students, with 7 in quarantine as of Feb. 11. Catechist, pregnant wife among kidnapped in latest anti-Christian attacks in Nigeria Junno Arocho Esteves February 13, 2026 Several gunmen abducted 32 people in Nigeria’s Kaduna state, including a catechist and his pregnant wife, in an attack that has increased fears of Christians in the country who have been targeted over several weeks. Pope Leo appoints Vincentian sister as new deputy of Vatican press office OSV News February 13, 2026 Pope Leo XIV has appointed Croatian Vincentian Sister Nina Benedikta Krapic as the deputy director of the Holy See Press Office. More World News Commentary A Birmingham jail Effie Caldarola February 12, 2026 Rev. King’s 7,000-word response, “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” written in the margins of a newspaper and smuggled out by his attorney, has become a classic of the Civil Rights Movement and a good reread during Black History Month. What a surprise Rita Buettner February 12, 2026 Even with our best plans, life is full of surprises. Whether they bring joy or sorrow, pleasure or pain, light or darkness, they offer us an opportunity to grow in love and relationship with God and others who walk life’s journey with us. Question Corner: Why is it a problem for the SSPX to ordain new bishops? Jenna Marie Cooper February 11, 2026 SSPX’s proposed episcopal ordinations are a problem because ordaining new bishops without the permission of the pope (technically called a “mandate”) is gravely injurious to Christian unity. Might does not always make right, or even sense George Weigel February 11, 2026 I do not agree with those who claim that Mr. Miller’s chest-thumping effectively gave Vladimir Putin carte blanche to conquer Ukraine (and Georgia, Moldova, the Baltic states, and chunks of Poland and Norway), while giving the green light to Xi Jinping to ingest Taiwan. With Sheen beatification moving forward, can Church learn from unfortunate episode? Michael R. Heinlein February 9, 2026 No matter the obstacles, internally or externally, Sheen’s virtue developed and deepened. He grew holier throughout his life, no doubt strengthened by both his own sufferings in the Church and battling his own personal shortcomings, but also on account of habits and practices which nurtured and intensified his faith like the daily holy hour to which he committed as a young priest. More Commentary Featured Video A look at Pope Leo’s Angelus prayer Feb. 8.
Notre Dame Prep develops new commons area Katie V. Jones February 13, 2026 The $10 million project will transform the 1960s-style cafeteria into a state-of-the-art commons center featuring flexible seating areas, a student cafe and a brand-new kitchen with a wood-fired pizza oven.
In God’s Image podcast: Taylor Branch Catholic Review Staff February 13, 2026 The Office of Black Catholic Ministry sits down with historian Taylor Branch at the 13th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at St. Bernardine parish.
Deacon Jack Ames, Project Rachel volunteer and educator, dies at 74 Jay Sorgi February 12, 2026 Deacon John “Jack” Ames Jr., who helped the healing pathway of hundreds of people who have endured the post-abortion journey and who served in ministry at St. Agnes in Catonsville, died Feb. 8. He was 74.
Archdiocese of Baltimore couples share stories of love that lasts a lifetime Katie V. Jones February 12, 2026 St. Valentine’s Day may be known for flowers, cards and chocolates, but for some couples, it is also a moment to reflect on decades of shared love and commitment. In the Archdiocese of Baltimore, several couples who have been married 60 years or more shared their stories of meeting, building families and nurturing faith together.
Head of Ukrainian Catholic Church meets with Pope Leo, calls Ukraine ‘wounded but alive’ Gina Christian February 13, 2026 Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk spoke with Pope Leo at the Apostolic Palace Feb. 12, the second personal audience the prelate has had since meeting with the pope days after his election, said the UGCC press office in an update released shortly after the meeting.
Ave Maria University battles measles outbreak Gina Christian February 13, 2026 A Catholic university in Florida is battling an outbreak of measles among its students, with 7 in quarantine as of Feb. 11.
Catechist, pregnant wife among kidnapped in latest anti-Christian attacks in Nigeria Junno Arocho Esteves February 13, 2026 Several gunmen abducted 32 people in Nigeria’s Kaduna state, including a catechist and his pregnant wife, in an attack that has increased fears of Christians in the country who have been targeted over several weeks.
Pope Leo appoints Vincentian sister as new deputy of Vatican press office OSV News February 13, 2026 Pope Leo XIV has appointed Croatian Vincentian Sister Nina Benedikta Krapic as the deputy director of the Holy See Press Office.
A Birmingham jail Effie Caldarola February 12, 2026 Rev. King’s 7,000-word response, “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” written in the margins of a newspaper and smuggled out by his attorney, has become a classic of the Civil Rights Movement and a good reread during Black History Month.
What a surprise Rita Buettner February 12, 2026 Even with our best plans, life is full of surprises. Whether they bring joy or sorrow, pleasure or pain, light or darkness, they offer us an opportunity to grow in love and relationship with God and others who walk life’s journey with us.
Question Corner: Why is it a problem for the SSPX to ordain new bishops? Jenna Marie Cooper February 11, 2026 SSPX’s proposed episcopal ordinations are a problem because ordaining new bishops without the permission of the pope (technically called a “mandate”) is gravely injurious to Christian unity.
Might does not always make right, or even sense George Weigel February 11, 2026 I do not agree with those who claim that Mr. Miller’s chest-thumping effectively gave Vladimir Putin carte blanche to conquer Ukraine (and Georgia, Moldova, the Baltic states, and chunks of Poland and Norway), while giving the green light to Xi Jinping to ingest Taiwan.
With Sheen beatification moving forward, can Church learn from unfortunate episode? Michael R. Heinlein February 9, 2026 No matter the obstacles, internally or externally, Sheen’s virtue developed and deepened. He grew holier throughout his life, no doubt strengthened by both his own sufferings in the Church and battling his own personal shortcomings, but also on account of habits and practices which nurtured and intensified his faith like the daily holy hour to which he committed as a young priest.
