Pope Francis, RIP May 2, 2025By Scott P. Richert OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Remembering Pope Francis Throughout his pontificate, with the fire and occasional cantankerousness of some of the early fathers of the church, Pope Francis admonished us to quit worrying about the sins, real and imagined, of others, and to see in them the face of our Savior — and to serve him through serving them.
What’s missing? May 1, 2025By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Amen Gunty Commentary, Child & Youth Protection, Commentary If the state wants to show that reducing caps for those who sue the state for abuse is not “just about the money,” then Gov. Moore and other state officials need to go on a listening tour and meet face to face with victim-survivors, particularly those who were abused in state-run institutions.
Queen of the May April 30, 2025By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window Once upon a time I was a second grader at St. Pius X School in Towson. One day, our teacher, Sister Suzanne, announced to my class that it was time to prepare for the May Procession.
Europe and America April 30, 2025By George Weigel Syndicated Columnist Filed Under: Commentary, The Catholic Difference, Uncategorized American public officials are more likely to be heard if they call on our parent civilization to reclaim the nobility that defeated fascism, Nazism, and communism: a defense of human dignity in which Americans and Europeans contested for the future shoulder to shoulder.
Question Corner: What are my Easter duties? April 30, 2025By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Easter, Question Corner In broad terms, “the Easter duty” usually refers to a fully initiated Catholic’s obligation to make a good sacramental confession and receive holy Communion every year around the time of Easter.
Laying odds on papabili, and our ‘vulgar’ church April 29, 2025By Elizabeth Scalia Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, Commentary A tidy church would be a dead church, so we may as well just keep to our ugly, vulgar and unseemly ways, remembering that (somehow) we, as church, have birthed so much wisdom and beauty century after tawdry human century!
Son of St. Alphonsus April 28, 2025By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Bishop Lewandowski, Bishops, Charity in Truth, Commentary, From the Archbishop In early April, it was announced that Pope Francis appointed Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., to be the next bishop of Providence, R.I. The Holy Father could not have chosen a better bishop to guide that important diocese in the years ahead.
Pope Francis a reflection of Christ’s tenderness, mercy April 24, 2025By Andrew Likoudis Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Remembering Pope Francis Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, radiated the deep joy of one who truly believed in the Resurrection. His smile, simplicity, and sense of humor made him not only a beloved spiritual father but also a reflection of the risen Christ’s tenderness and mercy.
Question Corner: How do God’s will and the Holy Spirit play a role in a conclave? April 24, 2025By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner The solitude and isolation of the conclave is meant to foster almost a retreat-like atmosphere, which should make it easier for cardinals to listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
Pope Francis and persistent habit of ‘maybe’ April 24, 2025By Russell Shaw OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Remembering Pope Francis The legacy of Pope Francis is large and complex, with plenty of high points. But part of it is ambiguity and verbal confusion on matters of church doctrine, pointing to a need for clarification by whoever succeeds Francis on the chair of Peter.
How we have known Pope Francis since 2013 April 23, 2025By Elizabeth Scalia OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Remembering Pope Francis As we absorb the news of Francis’ death and anticipate his funeral and then the conclave gathering to elect a new pontiff, here is a quick look at how we have come to know Jorge Bergoglio over these past 12 years.
5 Lessons Pope Francis Taught Us April 22, 2025By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Blog, Commentary, Open Window, Remembering Pope Francis Weeks ago, when it became clear that Pope Francis’ health was failing, I thought I had come to terms with the possibility of him passing away. When I woke up to the news that he had died, however, I realized I wasn’t prepared at all. Yes, we knew he was elderly and battling double pneumonia. […]
