Pope Leo says Sunday is ‘foundation and kernel’ of liturgical year August 12, 2026By Josephine Peterson OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to gather in person for Sunday Mass and called for working conditions that allow people to attend, saying Sunday is “the foundation and kernel of the whole liturgical year.”
Pro-life groups urge follow through from Blanche on policy permitting mifepristone by mail August 12, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News WASHINGTON (OSV News) — As Todd Blanche was confirmed and sworn in as attorney general, a group of pro-life organizations urged him to follow through on his previous comments that the Trump administration would review a Biden administration policy permitting the shipment of mifepristone by mail. The Trump administration has sought to pause multiple state […]
Vatican announces ‘disarming technology’ will be theme of next World Day of Peace August 11, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican announced Aug. 11 that Pope Leo XIV’s message for the 2027 World Day of Peace will focus on “disarming technology” and political leaders’ moral responsibility.
Archdiocese of Baltimore regroups parishes into eight regions August 11, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come Reflecting the parish mergers and boundary changes that emerged from the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Seek the City to Come pastoral planning initiative, as well as other mergers that followed, Archbishop William E. Lori has regrouped parishes throughout the archdiocese into eight regions, replacing the previous 10.
Archbishop William E. Lori announces appointments, including pastor, special ministry and deacons August 11, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News See new clergy appointments including pastor, associate pastors, deacons, and more.
Security issues show AI needs greater human oversight, say Catholic experts August 11, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: AI, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Recent security issue disclosures from major artificial intelligence developers Anthropic and OpenAI point to a need for even greater human oversight of the technology, two Catholic experts told OSV News.
Pope appeals for peace in Sudan, prays for victims in Ukraine-Russia conflict August 11, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid to innocent civilians in Sudan caught between conflict between state military and paramilitary forces.
Pope Leo XIV offers prayers, condolences as bishops urge solidarity following Colombia earthquake August 11, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV said he was deeply saddened by the loss of life and destruction following a powerful earthquake that struck Colombia, leaving more than 100 dead and dozens of collapsed buildings.
In France, pope to highlight life, unity; Vatican confirms he’ll meet with abuse victims August 10, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV will make a four-day apostolic journey to France Sept. 25-28, with a program that stretches from the Élysée Palace and UNESCO in Paris to the Marian shrine of Lourdes and a final stop in Metz, and it will include a private meeting with victims of abuse in the Church, the Vatican has confirmed.
2 apostles of Sacred Heart meet in Denver; thousands venerate St. Margaret Mary Alacoque relics August 10, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News St. Margaret Mary Alacoque’s relics drew pilgrims from across Northern Colorado for prayer, veneration and a historic meeting with Denver’s own apostle of the Sacred Heart and a servant of God, Julia Greeley.
Radio Interview: From addiction to purpose August 10, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Kevin Brown shares a powerful story of transformation from addiction, incarceration and homelessness to a life defined by service, faith and hope. Growing up in Maryland, he faced poverty and insecurity before alcohol and drugs led him into years of substance abuse, repeated imprisonment and life on the streets.
Nearly 1,500 guns collected since 2023 as Archdiocese of Baltimore’s buyback continues to grow August 9, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, Local News, News A total of 431 firearms – including 108 revolvers, 124 semi- and fully-automatic weapons and 199 rifles and shotguns were collected at the archdiocese’s fourth annual gun buyback. Since its start in 2023, a total of 1,487 firearms have been collected by the Baltimore Police Department.
