Saved by an angel? Baltimore Catholics recall life‑changing moments December 10, 2025By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Feature, Local News, News, Saints Across the country – and across faiths – millions of Americans say they believe in unseen protectors who watch, warn and sometimes intervene. A 2023 Associated Press-NORC poll found that about seven in 10 U.S. adults believe in angels.
No, Grandma is not an angel December 10, 2025By George P. Matysek Jr. Catholic Review Filed Under: Christmas, Feature, Local News, News Dr. Matthew Dugandzic, academic dean and associate professor of moral theology at St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Roland Park, explained that people are created to be human – not angels.
Indigenous artifacts from Vatican welcomed home to Canada in Montreal ceremony December 10, 2025By Peter Stockland OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Racial Justice, Vatican, World News Archbishop Richard W. Smith of Vancouver, British Columbia, said the 62 Indigenous cultural items received from the Vatican mark “a gift freely given” and an important step in rebuilding trust between the Catholic Church and Indigenous peoples.
Vatican yearbook goes online December 10, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican The Vatican’s fat red yearbook, known as the Annuario Pontificio, will now be available and updated regularly on an app and online.
New Emmitsburg school chapel honors son who overcame cancer December 9, 2025By Jay Sorgi Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools In the shadow of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, a new chapel at Mother Seton Catholic School in Emmitsburg tells a story of faith, resilience and a mother’s enduring love.
Loyola University Maryland receives $10 million gift December 9, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Loyola University Maryland has announced a landmark $10 million commitment from Patricia and John R. Cochran III, ’73, marking the largest single gift in the Baltimore institution’s history.
From Nigeria to Belarus, 2025 marks a grim year for religious freedom December 9, 2025By Paulina Guzik Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, World News As 2025 draws to a close, the plight of persecuted Christians around the world remains dire — and in many places, deeply forgotten.
Dialogue, diplomacy can lead to just, lasting peace in Ukraine, pope says December 9, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Pope Leo XIV reiterated the importance of dialogue and his hopes for a just and lasting peace in the region.
Bethlehem celebrates first Christmas tree lighting since war as pilgrims slowly return December 8, 2025By Judith Sudilovsky OSV News Filed Under: Christmas, Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News Bethlehem rejoiced with the festive celebration of lighting of a 65-feet Christmas tree at the edge of Manger Square Dec. 6 — for the first time since December 2022 and the start of Israel-Hamas war 10 months later.
Pope prays Mary will fill believers with hope, inspire them to serve December 8, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Celebrating the feast of the Immaculate Conception as the Jubilee Year was ending, Pope Leo XIV prayed that “Jubilee hope” would “blossom in Rome and in every corner of the earth,” bringing with it reconciliation, nonviolence and peace.
Come all ye faithful: Christmas carols sing of God’s love, pope says December 8, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Vatican, World News VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christmas carols in every language and culture are expressions of how music can convey “feelings and emotions, even the deepest movements of the soul,” Pope Leo XIV said after listening, clapping and singing along at the Vatican Christmas concert with the poor. “As the melodies touched our hearts, we felt the inestimable value of music: not a luxury for the […]
Baton Rouge bishop suspends Mass obligation amid ICE crackdown December 8, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Amid immigration detention sweeps in Louisiana — part of an ongoing nationwide campaign by the Trump administration — Bishop Michael G. Duca of Baton Rouge has issued a dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass for those concerned for their safety.
