Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on the horizon October 22, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or cable television during the week of Nov. 1, as well as notes on TV programming for the same week.
Haitian Catholics in Philly mark 50 years of faith, despite immigration crackdown October 22, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Haitian Catholics in Philadelphia are marking a half century of faith and fellowship, amid Trump administration crackdowns on immigration, uncertainty about current deportation protections and ongoing gang violence in Haiti.
Pope Leo needs ‘no further treatment’ following lung cancer surgery October 21, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Doctors have confirmed Pope Leo XIV needs “no further treatment” following his Oct. 13 surgery for lung cancer.
Catholic groups raise alarm about DOJ guidance on institutionalizing persons with disabilities October 21, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Key Catholic organizations, including the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, sent a joint letter to Congress calling a recent Department of Justice guidance lowering the threshold for institutionalizing persons with disabilities “deeply troubling.”
Life is Beautiful Mass recognizes Monsignor Farmer and a daughter of a saint October 21, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Respect Life Though only steps away at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Baltimore, Monsignor James Farmer arrived late to a luncheon in his honor at the Catholic Center Oct. 18. The longtime pro-life advocate had remained at the basilica to celebrate a baptism for a family friend just minutes after receiving the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Culture of Life Medal of Honor during the annual Life is Beautiful Mass.
Irish synod marks ‘end of an era’ with national gathering October 21, 2026By Ruadhan Jones OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A synodal assembly in Ireland at which laypeople, religious, clergy and bishops from across the island gathered to vote on proposals resulting from the synod process marked the “end of an era and the beginning of something new,” said Bishop Niall Coll of Raphoe.
AI and evangelization October 21, 2026By George Weigel Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: AI, Commentary, The Catholic Difference During a Gaudium et Spes 22 podcast on the encyclical Magnifica Humanitas this past June, I said to my friend Larry Chapp, perhaps more flippantly than the subject warranted, that the folks leading the AI revolution “don’t know the difference between metaphysics and Metamucil.” That is, they seem oblivious to the truth that there are deep truths inscribed into the human condition: truths that we can know by reason (and, Christians would insist, by revelation); truths that disclose the pathways to personal flourishing and social solidarity.
Protecting marriage more urgent than ever, pope says after surgery October 21, 2026By Josephine Peterson OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Marriage requires more than physical attraction, Pope Leo XIV said in his first weekly general audience since undergoing lung cancer surgery, emphasizing that authentic love involves mutual self-giving, fidelity and a lifelong commitment between spouses.
Ministry of accompaniment offers loving presence to immigrants facing hearings, ICE check-ins October 21, 2026By Aida Bustos OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News In the Diocese of San Diego, a ministry that accompanies immigrants in the country without documents to their hearings and check-ins with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, at the downtown federal courthouse marked its first year in August.
Holy Land Church leaders condemn settler attack on Christian village, European diplomats October 21, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News Christian leaders in the Holy Land condemned the latest attack by Israeli settlers in the West Bank against Palestinians and European diplomats during an annual olive harvest.
How to talk with kids about cancer October 20, 2026By Laura Kelly Fanucci OSV News Filed Under: Commentary With Pope Leo’s recent diagnosis and extra prayers for the Holy Father added to every parish’s Prayers of the Faithful, conversations on cancer have taken center stage. Adults might be wondering how to share such news with children, whether kids have heard prayers for the pope or a family member is facing a difficult diagnosis.
Six archdiocesan schools earn Maryland’s top honor October 20, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Six Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore have been named Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools for 2026, accounting for a significant share of the state’s top-performing schools recognized by the Maryland State Department of Education.
