Catholic advocates raise alarm at Trump’s call to ‘pause’ migration from ‘Third World Countries’ December 2, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News President Donald Trump said in a series of social media posts on Thanksgiving Day that he will “permanently pause” all immigration from what he called “Third World Countries,” prompting concern from Catholic immigration advocates.
Choose the way of peace, pope says as he leaves Lebanon December 2, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV ended his stay in Lebanon with what he termed “a heartfelt appeal: may the attacks and hostilities cease.”
Radio Interview: Advent and St. Nicholas December 1, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Advent is a special season for Catholics as we prepare to celebrate the Incarnation of our Lord. Catholic Review Editor Christopher Gunty is joined by two guests to talk about these days of anticipation.
Archbishop Lori announces clergy appointments, including pastor assignment and retirement December 1, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News See new clergy appointments including pastors, associate pastors, deacons, and more.
Pope urges Lebanese not to give up on peace or each other November 30, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Acknowledging the existence of “circumstances that are highly complex, conflictual and uncertain,” Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lebanon preaching peace.
Though Nicaea is a ruin, its Creed stands and unites Christians, pope says November 28, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Although the ancient city of Nicaea lies in ruins and the geographic center of Christianity has shifted West, Pope Leo XIV and Christian leaders gathered at an archaeological site in Turkey to celebrate the enduring faith set out in the Nicene Creed.
Calvert Hall holds off Loyola Blakefield to claim a 28-24 victory in the 105th Turkey Bowl November 27, 2025By Nelson Coffin Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Calvert Hall quarterback Oliver Noll quickly made amends for a rough outing in last year’s Turkey Bowl against Loyola Blakefield by leading the Cardinals to a 28-24 victory Nov. 27 in the 105th meeting between the Towson-area Catholic schools.
Pope arrives in Turkey giving thanks, preaching peace November 27, 2025By Cindy Wooden OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV began his first papal trip speaking of dialogue, peace and thanksgiving — referring to both the holiday and his own gratitude.
Tears and prayers greet St. Thérèse relics in Towson November 26, 2025By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Saints, Video Well more than 1,000 people of all ages reverently filed past the relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux during a two-day stop in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Mercy surgeons help residents get back on their feet at Helping Up Mission November 26, 2025By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News Michael Brown was one of about 80 men receiving free foot evaluations and footwear at Helping Up Mission in Baltimore. With clippers in hand and cases of new socks and shoes ready for distribution, Mercy’s surgical team partnered with Dick’s Sporting Goods and Royal Farms for the 2025 effort.
Maryland pilgrims bring energy and joy to NCYC 2025 November 26, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Youth Ministry Cheers erupted from the Maryland delegation at the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) Nov. 21 in Indianapolis when Mia Smothers of St. Francis de Sales in Abingdon stepped up to ask the first question during a historic livestream with Pope Leo XIV.
Gratitude should accompany your turkey and pie, pope says November 26, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Thanksgiving is a “beautiful feast” that reminds everyone to be grateful for the gifts they have been given, Pope Leo XIV said.
