As Bishop Lewandowski prepared for his May 20 installation as the 10th bishop of Providence, R.I., people from throughout the Archdiocese of Baltimore thanked him for his nine years of ministry here.
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Deacon Thomas O’Donnell of Catonsville experiences power of papal transition in Rome
Deacon Thomas O’Donnell keeps returning to one word – “powerful” – to describe a weeklong experience in Rome where he literally was steps away from a historic papal transition.
CRS rallies advocates, lawmakers against proposed long-term cuts to foreign aid
Hundreds of Catholic humanitarian workers are rallying to prevent further — and more permanent — reductions in U.S. federal funding for international aid, which has been slashed under the Trump administration as part of its “America First” policy.
Broglio: As successor of Peter, pope confirms us ‘in faith,’ calls us ‘back to the Gospel’
The election of Pope Leo XIV made Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, recall a vivid memory that went all the way back to first grade at the former St. Ann School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
Radio Interview: Grow in your relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary
George Matysek talks with Father Brian Nolan, pastor of St. Ignatius of Loyola in Ijamsville, about why Catholics have such love for Mary and ways for drawing closer to her. Father Nolan also dispels some common misconceptions about Mary and shares some personal stories about his connection to her.
Pope Leo meets with U.S. Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Rubio
The day after his inauguration Mass, Pope Leo XIV had a closed-door meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the Vatican.
Dinners build camaraderie for parishioners in Western Maryland
Though all the diners are members of the Catholic Parishes of South Washington County – a pastorate that includes St. Joseph in Hagerstown, St. Augustine in Williamsport and St. James in Boonsboro – this steadfast rule has played a key role in maintaining the group’s cohesion and longevity.
Pope’s inauguration Mass is sign of unity for whole church, Archbishop Lori says
Archbishop William E. Lori said it was a beautiful sight to see the whole church celebrate the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square on a picture-perfect May morning in Rome.
Pope Leo begins papacy calling for ‘united church’ in a wounded world
Launching his papacy with a call for reconciliation and communion, Pope Leo XIV formally began his ministry as the successor of St. Peter by calling for “a united church, a sign of unity and communion, which becomes a leaven for a reconciled world.”
Pope Leo XIV and the abuse crisis: What happens next?
One issue any pope would have to face when elected to govern the Catholic Church in 2025 is that of continuing to address the clergy sexual abuse crisis.
Pope Leo XIV’s installation Mass: A new beginning rooted in tradition
Pope Leo XIV will formally begin his ministry as bishop of Rome with a liturgy steeped in tradition and rich in symbolism May 18.
Pope Leo XIV on social media: Instagram and X accounts up and growing
While Pope Leo XIV has deleted the account he began as Father Robert F. Prevost on Twitter, now X, in 2011, the Vatican has launched new accounts for him on X and Instagram.