Radio Interview: Pope Leo XIV’s biographer shares insights on the Augustinian who became pope April 27, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Vatican George Matysek talks with Elise Ann Allen about her new biography of Pope Leo XIV, published this April in English. She traces how his years as an Augustinian missionary in crisis-torn Peru shaped his pastoral vision, his instinct for synodality and his quiet but effective leadership style.
Pope Francis remembered in Buenos Aires as ‘guiding light’ for Argentine Church April 20, 2026By David Agren OSV News Filed Under: Books, Feature, News, Vatican, World News María Rico ambled along a busy Buenos Aires boulevard as part of a caravan through Barrio Flores — the childhood neighbourhood of the late Pope Francis — to commemorate the first anniversary of the Argentine pontiff’s death.
A father’s farewell: Journalist recalls personal bond with Pope Francis in new book April 19, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Books, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The world had its eyes fixed on the 10th floor of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital in 2025, waiting, hoping and praying that Pope Francis would recover.
Vance to publish book exploring his conversion to Catholicism March 31, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Books, News, World News Vice President JD Vance will publish a new book this summer exploring his conversion to Catholicism as an adult, The Associated Press reported March 31.
‘The Story of All Stories’ children’s Bible vividly conveys salvation history March 15, 2026By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Bible, Books, News, World News “The Story of All Stories: A Story Bible for Young Catholics” is the new children’s Bible parents and grandparents are buying for little ones, but find themselves captivated by its combination of alluring art and engaging storytelling.
Pope Leo XIV pens book introduction: ‘Only peaceful hearts can build a world of peace’ February 27, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Books, News, Vatican, World News The text of Pope Leo XIV’s introduction to his book “Peace Be with You!” published by HarperCollins and available in bookstores in the United States and English-speaking countries starting Feb. 24.
Biographer: Archbishop Sheen challenged U.S. with love he lived, fed by Eucharist February 12, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Books, News, Saints, World News With the Feb. 9 announcement from the Diocese of Peoria, Ill., that the Vatican has authorized the beatification of Venerable Fulton J. Sheen to move forward, OSV News sat down with Cheryl C.D. Hughes, author of “Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, Convert Maker” (Ignatius Press, 2024), to reflect on the life and legacy of the late theologian and evangelizer.
10 books by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen to add to your reading list February 11, 2026By Megan Marley OSV News Filed Under: Books, News, Saints, World News Venerable Fulton J. Sheen remains one of the most compelling Catholic voices of the 20th century, and he left a sizeable body of written works in addition to his famous radio and television appearances.
Author of ‘Abortion and America’s Churches’ on history of abortion debate February 9, 2026By Charles C. Camosy OSV News Filed Under: Books, Commentary, Respect Life Abortion remains a divisive issue in the United States, and while the Catholic Church has taken a clear stand against abortion, different Christian groups have been divided on the issue in a way that has informed the advocacy and arguments surrounding it.
New book aims to help women find fruitfulness amid struggles with infertility February 8, 2026By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Books, Marriage & Family Life, News, World News Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead wanted to write the book she wished she had as a young woman struggling with infertility.
Radio Interview: Hidden story behind AA: faith, family and addiction recovery movement January 26, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Books, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Radio host Rita Buettner speaks with authors Tom Adams and Joy Jones about their book, “A Marriage That Changed the World: Lois and Bill Wilson and the Addiction Recovery Movement.” Their conversation reframes the familiar history of Alcoholics Anonymous by highlighting addiction as a family disease and recovery as a shared, spiritual journey.
Radio Interview: Lent and Pope Leo January 19, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Books, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Vatican Deacon Greg Kandra is a writer, retreat leader, blogger and author. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty chatted with Deacon Kandra about his most recent book, “Peace Be with All of You: The Mission and Message of Pope Leo XIV,” from Word Among Us.
