Public prayers for ailing pope show affection, faith, cardinal says March 4, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The nightly recitation of the rosary for Pope Francis and for all the sick “is a beautiful gesture” of affection and of faith, said Cardinal Leonardo Sandri.
Pope’s spirit ‘remains vigorous,’ nuncio tells faithful at basilica Mass, rosary for ailing pontiff March 4, 2025By Mark Pattison OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The pope’s health was the prime focus of the Mass, celebrated by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the Vatican nuncio to the United States. Following the Mass, the rosary was recited.
Confirmation now set for 9-year-old children in Archdiocese of Baltimore March 4, 2025By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Worship & Sacraments Archbishop William E. Lori is lowering the standard age for confirmation in the Archdiocese of Baltimore to 9.
Gospel values, common good and reform key to immigration, say border bishops March 4, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Catholic bishops along both sides of the Texas-Mexico border are affirming their support for the common good amid the U.S. immigration crisis, while calling for reform of the U.S. immigration system.
‘Unity, rooted in truth’ can stop evil, says Gudziak after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting March 4, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News “Unity rooted in truth has the power to stop evil,” said Metropolitan Archbishop Borys A. Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia and head of the nation’s Ukrainian Catholics, following a tense exchange Feb. 28 on live television at the White House among U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Mount Carmel caps historic basketball season with first BCL Tournament title March 4, 2025By Nelson Coffin Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Our Lady of Mount Carmel, which had recently earned its first Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference crown and proceeded to rise into what Cougars coach Tony Martin called “rare air” by beating the Gaels, 53-38, to sweep the MIAA and BCLT championships.
In Lenten reflection, bishops urge solidarity with ‘martyred people of Ukraine’ March 3, 2025By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, Lent, News, War in Ukraine, World News The U.S. bishops urged Catholics to answer Pope Francis’ call for prayer for the people of Ukraine in their Lenten reflection as that nation fends off Russia’s invasion.
Pope suffers episodes of respiratory crisis, remains alert March 3, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis suffered “two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency” March 3 but remained alert, the Vatican said, giving cause for concern after two days in which his condition was described as “stable.”
No peace treaty possible without truth, justice, Ukrainian bishops say after diplomatic dispute March 3, 2025By Jonathan Luxmoore OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Ukrainian bishops spoke up as international reaction continued over U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance’s Feb. 28 televised White House clash with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Archbishop: Pope’s convalescence is reminder everyone deserves proper care March 3, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis’ extended hospitalization and care is a reminder that every human being, especially the frail or elderly, must be given proper care, said Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life.
Radio Interview: Lent and Fasting March 3, 2025By Catholic News Service Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Lent, Local News, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty talks with Deacon Greg Kandra of the Deacon’s Bench blog about his new book, “A Handy Little Guide to Fasting” from OSV Books. They discuss the essential practices of Lent for Catholics – prayer, fasting and almsgiving – and how to enhance your spiritual life in this penitential season.
In midst of uncertainty on immigration, Archdiocese of Baltimore provides support March 3, 2025By Kurt Jensen Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Immigration and Migration, Local News, News Parishes and Catholic agencies such as Catholic Charities hope to embody the Gospel parable of the Good Samaritan by providing care for those in the immigrant community.
