Report: U.S. fueling human rights violations with ‘externalized migration’ policies March 12, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Uncategorized The “externalization” of migration in the Latin American region — particularly under the Trump administration’s hardline policies — is accelerating human rights violations while eroding human dignity, according to a new report.
Sen. Hawley introduces bill to revoke FDA approval of abortion pill March 12, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., announced March 11 he has introduced legislation in the Senate that would ban mifepristone, a drug commonly, but not exclusively, used for first trimester abortion.
Amid deadly Midwest storms, a chapel is left undamaged, and faith, hope remain strong March 12, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Disaster Relief, News, World News Catholic parish and school communities in the Midwest are among those working to clean up after deadly storms and tornadoes tore through a number of states March 6 and 10 — but, said two Catholic schools, faith, prayer and hope remain strong.
Examining recent Academy Award Best Picture winners March 12, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews As the March 15 Academy Awards ceremony approaches, many will be speculating about which film might win what is widely regarded as its most prestigious accolade, that for Best Picture.
Yes and no March 12, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Amen Matysek Commentary, Commentary In the Gospel of St. Matthew, Jesus tells us to let our “yes” mean “yes” and our “no” mean “no,” warning that anything more is from the evil one. Scripture scholars explain that he was condemning the misuse of oaths and calling his followers to live in truth. But I couldn’t help thinking that he was also calling us to something deeper: an integrity of heart.
Faith, flowers: Special rules keep God’s house simply beautiful March 12, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Lent, News, Vatican, World News Of the many traditions and penitential practices observed during the season of Lent, one of the more visible is the stark change in church decor and a complete absence of flowers.
Franciscan Center unveils new partnership to help with water, energy bills March 11, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Social Justice Continuing its mission to provide outreach to the economically disadvantaged, Baltimore’s Franciscan Center began a new partnership March 5 to provide assistance with water and energy bills.
Mount St. Mary’s alumnus David Ginty wins world’s largest brain research prize March 11, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Local News, News Dr. David Ginty, a 1984 graduate of Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, has been named a recipient of The Brain Prize, the world’s largest neuroscience research award.
U.S. peacebuilding a ‘strategic and moral imperative,’ advocates say at Notre Dame event March 11, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, War in Ukraine, World News With American peacebuilding at a “crossroads,” amid global conflict and changes in U.S. foreign policy, a Notre Dame conference March 10 in the nation’s capital examined how to meet new challenges facing international conflict resolution and fostering peace.
Catholic death penalty opponents laud commuted death sentence for inmate who didn’t pull trigger March 11, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Ala., announced March 10 she commuted the death sentence of Charles L. “Sonny” Burton to life in prison, a move lauded by Catholic death penalty opponents.
Slain Lebanese priest hailed as a ‘martyr,’ commemorated by Pope Leo XIV March 11, 2026By Dale Gavlak OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Lebanese Maronite Catholic priest Father Pierre al-Rahi was commemorated by Pope Leo XIV ahead of the cleric’s funeral attended by scores of faithful as well as Catholic and Lebanese government officials in his southern village of Qlayaa.
As humanitarian crisis looms in Lebanon, Mideast Christians face uncertain future March 11, 2026By Dale Gavlak OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, World News Lebanon has been gripped by panic and internal displacement crisis following Israeli evacuation orders as part of the U.S. and Israel–Iran war, with the country coming to reflect the growing pressure on Middle Eastern Christians, raising fears the conflict could force many to leave the region permanently.
