Vatican pro-prefect at Catholic University: Liturgical prayer is indispensable to evangelization April 25, 2026By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Divine Worship, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Prayer, by its very definition, is dialogue with God. But do we really know how to pray — on our own, and together? It’s a question with profound implications for each and every evangelization effort of the Catholic Church.
With outcries against corruption throughout Africa, pope softens speech in Equatorial Guinea April 25, 2026By Josephine Peterson OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News In the final leg of his apostolic journey to Africa, Pope Leo XIV struck a more measured tone, delivering a message to the faithful while navigating one of the continent’s most politically sensitive environments.
Advocates for Father Capodanno’s sainthood hopeful cause will gain momentum at Vatican April 24, 2026By Paula Katinas OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News As supporters of Maryknoll Father Vincent Capodanno’s canonization cause marked the 60th anniversary of the late Navy chaplain’s arrival in Vietnam in 1966, there was renewed hope that the effort was gaining momentum.
Buenos Aires archbishop laments lack of unity at Mass for Pope Francis April 24, 2026By David Agren OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Archbishop Jorge García Cuerva of Buenos Aires rebuked the country’s political class for ignoring Pope Francis’ magisterium on unity by bickering among themselves at a Mass celebrated on the anniversary of the late pope’s passing.
Community celebrates opening of a place to be seen and heard April 24, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come “Fill these rooms with your peace and make it a place of refuge for all who find their way here,” Archbishop Lori said in his prayer.”Open the hearts of those who come here so that they may receive not only material help but also the dignity of being seen and being loved.”
Pope condemns killings in Iran, speaks on migration, same-sex blessings April 23, 2026By Josephine Peterson Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV, who has repeatedly called for peace and dialogue in the Middle East, went a step further April 23, condemning the unjust taking of life by governments as violence continues in Iran.
From conflict zones to ancient Christian sites, Pope Leo XIV brings message of peace, hope to Africa April 23, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV concluded his first trip to Africa April 23, capping a four-country visit marked by urgent calls for peace, direct engagement with conflict zones and a backdrop of international political tension.
Movie Review: ‘Michael’ April 23, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Movie & Television Reviews The professional legacy of famed entertainer Michael Jackson continues to glitter as brightly as the rhinestone-covered glove he was fond of sporting on stage. Yet the details of his controversial personal life remain as murkily mysterious as they were at the moment of his untimely death at age 50 in 2009.
Gospel message brings freedom, hope, pope says at final Mass in Equatorial Guinea April 23, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News On his last day in Equatorial Guinea, Pope Leo XIV reminded Catholics in the country to seek strength, justice and hope from the Gospel and the sacraments.
Analysis: Will President Trump’s recent attacks on Pope Leo cost him Catholic voters? April 22, 2026By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Why would the president of the United States pick a fight with the pope?
Bishop Walsh wins state mock trial competition for second straight year April 22, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools It was a special moment when the small Cumberland-based Bishop Walsh School’s mock trial team qualified to go back to Annapolis and defend its 2025 state title.
Sister Joan McCann, O.P., former principal, dies at 85 April 22, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Uncategorized In the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Sister Joan was a former teacher and principal of St. Rose of Lima School in Brooklyn. Elsewhere, she ministered in Illinois, Wisconsin, Georgia, Illinois and Washington, D.C.
