DHS watchdog finds inhumane conditions at ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ including use of small enclosures September 16, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Dozens of immigrants detained at Florida’s now-shuttered “Alligator Alcatraz” were held in 18-square-foot outdoor cages — about the same size as telephone booths — according to a new report by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General.
National credibly-accused clergy database unveiled as Chicago Archdiocese abuse payouts exceed $400M September 16, 2026By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News A St. Paul, Minnesota-based firm announced a new abuse settlement with the Archdiocese of Chicago, which has already paid out more than $400 million to abuse survivors, while also unveiling a national database of clergy it says are credibly accused of sexual abuse.
How can a priest deal pastorally with those who are quick to suspect people of being Freemasons? September 16, 2026By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Question Corner Q: As a parish priest, I found your recent article on the Church’s teaching on Freemasonry interesting, and I have a follow-up question: How can one deal pastorally with parishioners who are quick to suspect people of being Freemasons? I can think of one or two parishioners who are convinced the Vatican is infiltrated by Freemasons, and anybody in Church life they in any way disagree with must be a Freemason. They can be frustrating, as it’s hard to argue with them without them turning around and saying that you must be a Freemason! (Ireland)
Archbishop Spalding wrestler breaks barriers as she eyes the Olympics September 16, 2026By Nelson Coffin Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Olympics, Schools, Sports Although Taina Fernandez looks forward to her senior year at Archbishop Spalding High School in Severn, she also has major plans following graduation. An elite athlete and the first girl to claim a wrestling title against boys in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association – arguably the most challenging prep league in the state – Fernandez has her sights set on a berth in the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.
Front-row seat September 16, 2026By Rita Buettner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, The Domestic Church We bring our children to Mass. We slide into the front row in hopes it will bring our children closer to God. We pray for them every day. We ask God to help us be everything they need us to be. And they do find their way.
IND Alumnae Association establishes scholarship endowments at Mercy, Mount de Sales September 15, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools The Institute of Notre Dame Alumnae Association has established endowed scholarship funds at Mercy High School in Baltimore and Mount de Sales Academy in Catonsville, providing a combined $50,000 investment to support incoming students with family ties to the former Institute of Notre Dame.
Mount St. Joseph inducts 12 alumni into Athletic Hall of Fame September 15, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports As part of its 150th anniversary celebration, Mount St. Joseph High School in Irvington inducted 12 distinguished alumni into its Athletic Hall of Fame Sept. 11.
Pope grants Jubilee Year for Guadalupe Basilica anniversary September 15, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Archdiocese of Mexico City announced that Pope Leo XIV has declared a Jubilee Year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Pope Leo visits Vatican Library on his birthday, announces new building in Vatican City September 15, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV visited the Vatican Library for the first time as pope on his birthday, Sept. 14, and announced plans for the construction of a new modern building in Vatican City to house the holdings of the library and the Vatican Apostolic Archive.
Deacon Wayne Matthews, longtime church leader and scientist, dies at 81 September 15, 2026By Lisa Harlow Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Deacon Wayne Matthews, whose ministry in the Archdiocese of Baltimore strengthened parish life and expanded outreach programs across Western Maryland, died Aug. 28 at age 81.
Radio Interview: Faith, community and a new school year September 14, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Schools Christopher Gunty talks with Gregory Farno, chancellor for education for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, and School Sister of Notre Dame Patricia McCarron, superintendent of Catholic Education, about the start of the school year, what makes Catholic schools distinctive and how they support students academically, spiritually and socially.
As Pope Leo marks birthday, more positive views of US Catholics may be on horizon, says scholar September 14, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News As the first U.S.-born pope marked his birthday, a Catholic scholar told OSV News he sees a potential shift toward more positive views of Catholicism in the U.S. compared to the past two decades.
