A look at St. Francis of Assisi on film March 9, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews, Saints Given the dramatic nature of his conversion and the long-lasting, widespread influence of the family of religious orders he founded, it’s no surprise that the life of St. Francis has often been portrayed on film. As early as 1918, a silent Italian production, “Frate Sole” (“Brother Sun”), directed by Ugo Falena, was devoted to the subject.
Visitor breath, sweat and climate change prompt work on Sistine Chapel masterpiece March 8, 2026By Josephine Peterson Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, Vatican, World News hen millions of visitors flock to the Sistine Chapel each year, their seemingly invisible breath and sweat are slowly leaving a mark on this Renaissance masterpiece, according to Vatican Museums officials.
More than a Cup of Coffee (and accepting Lenten interruptions) March 7, 2026By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Lent, Open Window As we were walking, I saw a man who looked like he was on his way to work. He was carrying a paper coffee cup—a beacon to me on my hunt for coffee.
Pope Leo XIV names Archbishop Caccia papal ambassador to United States March 7, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV has named Archbishop Gabriele G. Caccia as the Vatican’s ambassador to the United States, selecting a seasoned diplomat to serve as a crucial liaison between Rome and the pope’s home country.
Fear: Destroyer of Lenten works March 7, 2026By Elizabeth Scalia OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Lent It is human to be afraid. But this year, in our Lenten disciplines, let us place all of the fears we’re conscious of — or will admit to — into the vast depths of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Christ, who said, “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Lk 12:32).
Colorado diocesan-sponsored clergy peer support, resiliency program believed to be first in nation March 7, 2026By Sheryl Tirol OSV News Filed Under: News, Vocations, World News When Deacon Ernie Martinez took on his role as director of deacons for the Archdiocese of Denver three years ago, he brought with him an insight few clergy possess: 40 years of experience with the Denver Police Department, where he witnessed firsthand how peer support could save lives.
Experts: Debates about Zionism, even by Catholics, often at odds with Catholic understanding March 7, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, News, Religious Freedom, World News Experts in Jewish-Catholic relations told OSV News that some current public debates about Zionism, including among Catholics, are at odds with the Catholic understanding of the term — which itself has an array of meanings, as does the word “Israel” itself.
Católicos de Baltimore llevan la voz de los migrantes al Capitolio de los Estados Unidos March 7, 2026By Marietha Góngora V. Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: En Español El diácono Presberry, coordinador del ministerio penitenciario de la Arquidiócesis de Baltimore, compartió esas conversaciones con un asistente de la senadora demócrata de Maryland Angela Alsobrooks durante las reuniones celebradas en el Capitolio el 5 de marzo.
Baltimore Catholics bring voice of migrants to U.S. capitol March 6, 2026By Marietha Góngora V. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Immigration and Migration, Local News, News “They ask for help, and all I can say is, ‘I hear you. I hear you,’” said Deacon Seigfried Presberry as he described the phone calls he receives from families after a loved one is detained by immigration authorities.
‘Underbelly of the AI industry’: Panel explores data centers’ ecological, economic impacts March 6, 2026By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: AI, Environment, News, World News The explosion of massive data centers to handle the increasing generative demands of artificial intelligence have placed high demands on both power and the water used in cooling systems — millions of gallons per day — and low-income communities have typically endured the brunt of the air pollution they create. This was the topic of a March 5 webinar, “The Growing Impacts of Data Centers on Our Neighbors and God’s Creation,” hosted by the Washington-based Catholic Climate Covenant.
Vatican hosted its own mini Paralympics half a century before Games’ official start March 6, 2026By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Sports, Vatican, World News More than 50 years before the first Paralympic Games were held in 1960 in Rome, the Vatican had already hosted what might have been the very first international sporting and gymnastics event with athletes living with disabilities.
Polish officer gives Christian witness at White House ceremony March 6, 2026By Katarzyna Szalajko OSV News Filed Under: News, World News When President Donald Trump on March 2 posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis during a White House ceremony, the recognition did more than honor a battlefield hero.
