Invitation to joy May 21, 2026By Michael R. Heinlein OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Eucharist “In the Eucharist, the mysteries of Christ’s life are all found, so to speak, concentrated in the memorial of his sacrifice and in his real presence,” Pope Leo said. “The rosary marks the rhythm of our life, continually bringing it back to Jesus and the Eucharist.”
The reality of the abortion pill May 21, 2026By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Respect Life This is the reality of a successful abortion: It always ends at least one life. And when we know that, perhaps we can also see that abortion demands a response. This is why thousands of pregnancy centers nationwide provide free services to pregnant and parenting women in need.
1930 Films now in the public domain May 21, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews On Jan. 1, all Hollywood films released in 1930 entered the public domain. As a result, many of them can now be watched online for free.
Pope will find a living, growing Church in Madrid, Spanish cardinal says May 21, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV will encounter a living and growing Church when he arrives in Madrid, a revitalization highlighted by his planned blessing of the cornerstones for 12 new parishes, said Cardinal José Cobo of Madrid.
As Ebola epidemic spreads, Uganda postpones Martyrs Day celebrations May 21, 2026By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Catholic bishops in Uganda have urged the people to remain calm after the government postponed the annual Martyrs Day celebrations, following an Ebola outbreak in the East African region.
Bishop John H. Ricard, first Black bishop of Baltimore and Pensacola-Tallahassee, dies at 86 May 21, 2026By Barb Fraze Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Retired Bishop John H. Ricard, the first Black bishop of both the Archdiocese of Baltimore and the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Fla., and a nationally respected advocate for racial justice, May 20. He was 86.
What exactly is an encyclical? May 20, 2026By Father Joseph Parisi OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News An encyclical is a pastoral letter addressed by the pope to the whole Church. Encyclical letters generally address matters of faith or morals, encourage a particular commemoration or pious devotion, or deal with matters of Church discipline which are to be universally observed.
Loyola receives $500,000 grant for York Road trust-building initiative May 20, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Loyola University Maryland has received a $500,000 Trust in Practice Award from the Aspen Institute’s Alliance for Social Trust and Allstate to launch Rooted in Trust, a new initiative aimed at strengthening social trust along the York Road corridor in North Baltimore.
Border bishops have ‘grave concerns’ about $72 billion immigration enforcement funding package May 20, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News A group of U.S. bishops, most from the U.S.-Mexico border region, wrote a May 20 letter to members of Congress expressing “grave concern” with budget legislation that would provide an additional $72 billion for immigration enforcement.
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on the horizon May 20, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or cable television during the week of May 31, as well as notes on TV programming for the same week.
The liturgy sustains the faithful, renewing them in their faith, mission, pope says May 20, 2026By Carol Glatz OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Christ is present in the liturgy — in the word that is proclaimed, in the sacraments, in the ministers, in the community and most of all in the Eucharist, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope Leo XIV urges confirmation candidates to ask Holy Spirit for gift of perseverance May 20, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News, Worship & Sacraments Pope Leo XIV has encouraged young Catholics preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation to ask the Holy Spirit for the gift of perseverance, warning that too many young people “disappear from the parish” after receiving the sacrament.
