Loyola University Maryland opens renovated community center on York Road In hospital, Pope Leo’s tests show ‘good recovery of the operated lung,’ doctors say US bishops’ president urges Catholics ‘to put their faith before politics’ in November elections Trump sends Pope Leo ‘get well’ wishes following cancer diagnosis Trump calls off Hegseth plan to livestream execution denounced by Catholic leaders Local News Loyola University Maryland opens renovated community center on York Road Catholic Review Staff October 15, 2026 Loyola University Maryland celebrated the opening of its newly renovated Loyola Community Center at 5104 York Road in Baltimore Oct. 14. The center, located in a section of a university building on York Road, will host community clinics, youth workforce and leadership development programs, the PATH Community Fair and neighborhood events. Walters exhibit showcases rare missal linked to St. Francis, El Greco painting Nora Hamerman October 15, 2026 Just in time for the Jubilee Year of St. Francis declared by the Holy Father, the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore is exhibiting one of its most precious artifacts: the St. Francis Missal, an early 13th-century book of texts for the Mass that played a seminal role in the history of the Franciscan movement. Archbishop Lori calls for prayers following pope’s cancer diagnosis Catholic Review Staff October 13, 2026 On the same day Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer, Archbishop William E. Lori called for prayers for the pope’s health Oct. 13. Radio Interview: The impact of immigration and welcoming the stranger Catholic Review Staff October 13, 2026 Christopher Gunty speaks with Missionary of Jesus Sister Norma Pimentel, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, about immigration, poverty and the Catholic call to welcome the stranger. More Local News World News In hospital, Pope Leo’s tests show ‘good recovery of the operated lung,’ doctors say Courtney Mares October 15, 2026 Doctors treating Pope Leo XIV said Oct. 15 that tests show “good recovery of the operated lung” two days after his cancer surgery. US bishops’ president urges Catholics ‘to put their faith before politics’ in November elections OSV News October 15, 2026 Ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued a statement Oct. 14 reminding the faithful that “For citizens in a representative democracy such as our own, participation in public life — including voting — is both a right and a responsibility.” Trump sends Pope Leo ‘get well’ wishes following cancer diagnosis OSV News October 15, 2026 President Donald Trump offered Pope Leo XIV his “best wishes” and “love” in a short interview with reporters Oct. 14, the day after the pope’s doctors announced that the pope had been diagnosed with lung cancer. Trump calls off Hegseth plan to livestream execution denounced by Catholic leaders Kate Scanlon October 15, 2026 President Donald Trump on Oct. 15 called off Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s plans to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad in December. More World News Commentary Keeping the faith when dealing with mental illness Cecilia Cicone October 15, 2026 When you’re sick, it impacts nearly every aspect of your life. If you can’t get out of bed in the morning, you can’t go to work, you can’t socialize with other people and you can’t cook your own meals. It takes all of your energy just to heal. What we see in the sky Rita Buettner October 13, 2026 Whatever you see today, I hope you witness glimpses of beauty and love, kindness and mercy, healing and understanding, possibility and hope. Question Corner: Can persons with mild intellectual disability be married in the Catholic Church? Jenna Marie Cooper October 13, 2026 Q: I have a question about the rules and teachings around Catholic marriage for persons with some mild intellectual disability and English language abilities: Can they be married in the Catholic Church? I’m sure you could answer by saying it depends on the individual case, but are there any general rules and advice? (Limerick, Ireland) Capital punishment is ambiguously inadmissible Kenneth Craycraft October 12, 2026 In late September, the state of Tennessee attempted and failed to execute Christa Pike, after 31 years in prison. Soup time Rita Buettner October 9, 2026 When I was a teen, we all participated in community service while we were preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation. I signed up for several activities, but the one I remember the best was making soup. More Commentary Featured Video The Knights of Columbus hosted its annual Coats for Kids event at Cardinal Shehan School in Northwood Oct. 5, 2026. Hundreds of students from three schools received brand new winter coats for free.
Loyola University Maryland opens renovated community center on York Road Catholic Review Staff October 15, 2026 Loyola University Maryland celebrated the opening of its newly renovated Loyola Community Center at 5104 York Road in Baltimore Oct. 14. The center, located in a section of a university building on York Road, will host community clinics, youth workforce and leadership development programs, the PATH Community Fair and neighborhood events.
Walters exhibit showcases rare missal linked to St. Francis, El Greco painting Nora Hamerman October 15, 2026 Just in time for the Jubilee Year of St. Francis declared by the Holy Father, the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore is exhibiting one of its most precious artifacts: the St. Francis Missal, an early 13th-century book of texts for the Mass that played a seminal role in the history of the Franciscan movement.
Archbishop Lori calls for prayers following pope’s cancer diagnosis Catholic Review Staff October 13, 2026 On the same day Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer, Archbishop William E. Lori called for prayers for the pope’s health Oct. 13.
Radio Interview: The impact of immigration and welcoming the stranger Catholic Review Staff October 13, 2026 Christopher Gunty speaks with Missionary of Jesus Sister Norma Pimentel, executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley, about immigration, poverty and the Catholic call to welcome the stranger.
In hospital, Pope Leo’s tests show ‘good recovery of the operated lung,’ doctors say Courtney Mares October 15, 2026 Doctors treating Pope Leo XIV said Oct. 15 that tests show “good recovery of the operated lung” two days after his cancer surgery.
US bishops’ president urges Catholics ‘to put their faith before politics’ in November elections OSV News October 15, 2026 Ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issued a statement Oct. 14 reminding the faithful that “For citizens in a representative democracy such as our own, participation in public life — including voting — is both a right and a responsibility.”
Trump sends Pope Leo ‘get well’ wishes following cancer diagnosis OSV News October 15, 2026 President Donald Trump offered Pope Leo XIV his “best wishes” and “love” in a short interview with reporters Oct. 14, the day after the pope’s doctors announced that the pope had been diagnosed with lung cancer.
Trump calls off Hegseth plan to livestream execution denounced by Catholic leaders Kate Scanlon October 15, 2026 President Donald Trump on Oct. 15 called off Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s plans to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad in December.
Keeping the faith when dealing with mental illness Cecilia Cicone October 15, 2026 When you’re sick, it impacts nearly every aspect of your life. If you can’t get out of bed in the morning, you can’t go to work, you can’t socialize with other people and you can’t cook your own meals. It takes all of your energy just to heal.
What we see in the sky Rita Buettner October 13, 2026 Whatever you see today, I hope you witness glimpses of beauty and love, kindness and mercy, healing and understanding, possibility and hope.
Question Corner: Can persons with mild intellectual disability be married in the Catholic Church? Jenna Marie Cooper October 13, 2026 Q: I have a question about the rules and teachings around Catholic marriage for persons with some mild intellectual disability and English language abilities: Can they be married in the Catholic Church? I’m sure you could answer by saying it depends on the individual case, but are there any general rules and advice? (Limerick, Ireland)
Capital punishment is ambiguously inadmissible Kenneth Craycraft October 12, 2026 In late September, the state of Tennessee attempted and failed to execute Christa Pike, after 31 years in prison.
Soup time Rita Buettner October 9, 2026 When I was a teen, we all participated in community service while we were preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation. I signed up for several activities, but the one I remember the best was making soup.
