Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on the horizon July 15, 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 July 26, as well as notes on TV programming for the same week. Televised films may or may not be edited for language, nudity, violence and sexual situations while the programs listed have not been reviewed and therefore are not necessarily recommended by OSV News.
Howard County parish explores patriotism’s Catholic roots for America’s 250th July 14, 2026By Carole Norris Greene Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: America's 250th anniversary, Feature, Local News A nearly full audience filled St. Louis Church’s social hall in Clarksville July 9 to hear Matthew Spalding, dean of Hillsdale College’s Graduate School of Government, make a case for falling back in love with America through its founding document.
Question Corner: Why are SSPX confessions invalid? July 14, 2026By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner Why is it that when the SSPX says Mass, it’s only illicit, but now going to confession with them would be not only illicit but also invalid?
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71; SC governor selects his sister to finish his term July 14, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Darline Graham Nordone, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, will complete the remainder of his term in the U.S. Senate, Gov. Henry McMaster, R-S.C., said July 13.
‘Keep Venezuelans in your hearts’ after earthquakes, says Catholic relief worker July 14, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Damage from two back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela June 24 is “a lot worse than expected,” said a Catholic Relief Services disaster response worker, who asked people to “keep Venezuelans in their hearts.”
After Vatican’s excommunication, SSPX in Kenya insists on Catholic identity, fighting archdiocese July 14, 2026By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News As African bishops continue to back Pope Leo XIV over the excommunication of the Society of St. Pius X, known as SSPX, the traditionalist group in Kenya rejected the schismatic tag as it moved to assure followers of its Roman Catholic identity.
Father Joseph Wenderoth, a leader in correctional ministry, dies at 90 July 14, 2026By Samantha Smith Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Prison Ministry Father Joseph R. Wenderoth, who devoted most of his priesthood to ministering to incarcerated persons, died July 5. He was 90.
A big birthday July 14, 2026By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church Life is short, after all. Life is worth celebrating. And life is better because of the many people who laugh and cry with us, listen to us, share their stories and accompany us along the way.
The drive that saved his life: Father J. Collin Poston returns to Carroll County parish after brush with death July 14, 2026By Jenna Mattern Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Father Poston spent two weeks in the hospital, receiving the anointing of the sick multiple times and welcoming visits from friends, family, parishioners, fellow priests and his Pomeranian, Otto. He described the experience as deeply spiritual.
Loyola awarded nearly $1 million to expand forensic science training, research July 13, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Loyola University Maryland has received nearly $1 million in federal funding to establish a forensic science training center, an investment university and law enforcement leaders say will strengthen forensic science education, expand research opportunities and deepen partnerships that support criminal investigations across the region.
Rates of HIV, AIDS down, but children still vulnerable, says Vatican diplomat to UN July 13, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Much has been done to mitigate rates of HIV and AIDS, but more work remains as children are still vulnerable to the virus and the disease it causes, said the Holy See’s diplomatic representative to the United Nations in a July 10 address.
Donning hardhats, Archbishop Hebda, students help raise wall for Pope Leo Village in St. Paul July 13, 2026By Joe Ruff OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Donning a hardhat and work gloves July 8, Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis and students from St. Catherine University in St. Paul helped raise a wall of the first duplex being built in the Twin Cities as part of a national Habitat for Humanity initiative called the Pope Leo Village.
