Pope praises women’s religious orders for courage, generosity September 23, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Consecrated Life, News, Vatican, World News In its religious orders, the Catholic Church has an array of strong, courageous and generous women who care for the poor, defend peace and share the Gospel message of salvation in Christ, Pope Leo XIV said.
The day I hit my Mass goal (and kept going) September 22, 2025By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window As we were beginning 2025, I decided to kick it up a notch. Why not try to go to 150 Masses?
Chicago Archdiocese’s plan to award Durbin for immigration work meets pushback over abortion September 22, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Immigration and Migration, News, Respect Life, U.S. Congress, World News The Archdiocese of Chicago is scheduled to present Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., a “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his work on immigration issues in November, but the decision has been criticized by some Catholic bishops over Durbin’s public position on abortion.
Nigerian priest killed; killings, kidnappings prompt fear of genocide of Christians September 22, 2025By Ngala Killian Chimton OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News The church in Nigeria, ravaged by kidnappings of clergy, mourns Father Mathew Eya, killed Sept. 19 as he was returning to his parish of St. Charles in Eha-Ndiagu, in Enugu state.
Mother of slain college student: God bless Erika Kirk for her act of forgiveness September 22, 2025By Rachel Muha Filed Under: Commentary, Gun Violence God bless Erika Kirk for her very difficult act of forgiveness, for sharing it with us and for inspiring others to forgive. I hope it starts a tsunami of forgiveness because forgiveness can heal the world.
Cardinal Dolan: Kirk was ‘a modern-day St. Paul’ and wasn’t ‘afraid’ to say Jesus’ name September 22, 2025By Julie Asher OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News The slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk was “a modern-day St. Paul,” New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan said in a Sept. 19 appearance on “Fox & Friends.”
Philippine clergy support massive anti-corruption protests in Manila September 22, 2025By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: News, World News Clergy and religious along with lay Catholic faithful came out in droves at an anti-corruption rally in the Philippines capital of Manila Sept. 21 that drew tens of thousands of protesters.
Use wealth to help people, not destroy them, pope says September 22, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV prayed that the leaders of nations would use money and resources to promote the common good rather than using “wealth against humanity” by “turning it into weapons that destroy peoples or monopolies that humiliate workers.”
Pope Leo XIV shares video message with Chicago ALS event in honor of his friend September 22, 2025By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV Sept. 20 told those suffering with ALS and their families, who have been “given a very difficult burden to bear,” that he is praying for them.
Radio Interview: Vocations flourish in Archdiocese of Baltimore September 22, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Vocations The Archdiocese of Baltimore has been blessed with a significant increase in the number of men and women stepping forward to answer the call to religious life. Joining Catholic Review Radio to talk about is Father Stephen Roth, director of vocations and associate vicar for clergy for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Deacon Dodge, who ministered in South Baltimore, dies at 79 September 22, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Deacon Michael Dodge, who served for many years as a permanent deacon at The Community of St. Athanasius (Curtis Bay) and St. Rose of Lima (Brooklyn), was remembered by family and friends for his special way of sharing time with people.
Pope sends Rosh Hashana wishes to Rome Jewish community September 22, 2025By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, News, Vatican, World News As the Jewish community was about to mark the beginning of the year 5786 and the Jewish high holy days, Pope Leo XIV sent his best wishes to Rome’s chief rabbi.
