Pope Leo’s prayer to St. Francis: a call to peace in a divided world March 2, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Conflict in the Middle East, Vatican As tensions escalate following the Feb. 28 U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, we share this prayer to St. Francis of Assisi — a timeless intercessor for peace — which Pope Leo XIV shared with leaders of the Franciscan order on the beginning of the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death in January 2026.
The ‘whine’ list March 2, 2026By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Lent First, it’s fine to give up wine for Lent but it’s better to give up whining. Lent is the perfect time to examine ourselves. Do we whine too much? Second, let’s replace whining with mutual encouragement, bonds of charity, unity and fraternity.
Do you really believe God loves you? March 1, 2026By Sister Constance Veit, L.S.P. Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, Lent During this Lent, I pray that we will all turn to the Cross and find there the undeniable proof of God’s personal, unconditional love.
That Takes the Diaper Cake February 28, 2026By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window When a colleague reached out to invite me to a baby shower, I started thinking about whether I had time to make a diaper cake.
Is our nation losing its soul? February 27, 2026By Greg Erlandson OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Commentary, Immigration and Migration The bishops have shown great courage in challenging this status quo of mass deportations. Recognizing the values of this country as a beacon of liberty, and recognizing the teachings of the Gospel regarding the human dignity of each person and our responsibility toward those in need, the bishops have seized a teaching moment.
How young Latino Catholics are renewing the Church this Lent February 26, 2026By Vicente Del Real OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Lent, social media, Youth Ministry Through testimony, these young adults are forming one another. They are building a culture of encounter. Lent reminds us that conversion often begins with listening. The Church must listen not only to Scripture and tradition, but also to the voices of how others are living the Gospel in today’s world.
5 role models we need to help us overcome today’s problems February 26, 2026By Michael R. Heinlein OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Lent, Saints The Lenten season provides us with no shortage of holy men and women to discover and model our lives after. The following five individuals, whose feasts typically appear on the liturgical calendar during Lent, can help us overcome some of the greatest obstacles that we face.
The myth vs. the historical record February 25, 2026By George Weigel Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, The Catholic Difference What John Paul observed to the General Council of the Polish episcopate in June 1979 — that Catholicism has effective weapons against tyranny when it is “strong with its own strength,” its spiritual strength — remains true today, not least with respect to Russia and China.
Question Corner: Should I give up prayers of petition this Lent as my priest suggested in his homily? February 25, 2026By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Lent, Question Corner Prayers of intercession, where we ask God to help other people in their needs, are also prayers of petition. Since praying for both the living and the dead is a spiritual work of mercy, it wouldn’t seem fitting to give this up for Lent!
Today is a good day to begin again February 22, 2026By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Lent, Open Window Lent isn’t about winning. It’s about taking small steps that we hope lead to big ones. If we’re doing this right, Lent will not be easy. But we are trying.
Caring for creation this Lent February 21, 2026By Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Environment, Lent Like the popes and bishops speaking up to protect God’s creation, our Catholic faith calls all of us to bring our values to public life, too. You can join churches and millions of Americans in conserving resources, advocating for change and supporting initiatives to give our children a cleaner, healthier world.
Adoption is choosing life February 19, 2026By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Respect Life Birth mothers embody this radical, self-sacrificial love by wanting what is best for their children even if that means placing them with another family. Adoptive parents participate in it by loving another’s child as their own.
