Catholic Review
Inspiring the Archdiocese of Baltimore
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OSV News
Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, World News
In Lebanon, hospitals and the health care sector have become the front and center of attention — and an imminent target — following the most recent bout of violence due to heavy clashes in southern Lebanon between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters.
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OSV News
Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News
As Catholics, our own miracle stories, big and small, are all woven into the vast tapestry of a faith tradition that embraces supernatural events and celebrates them in ways that we may not even realize.
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Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports
Brad Seiss and Loyola Blakefield’s passing game were on target against archrival Calvert Hall in the first half of the 104th edition of the Turkey Bowl at Towson University’s Johnny Unitas Stadium on Thanksgiving morning in front of 7,128 fans and a local television audience.
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OSV News
Filed Under: News, Obituaries, World News
Archbishop Thomas R. Zinkula of Dubuque released a message Nov. 27 stating “with a heavy heart” that Father Dennis Conway, pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Cedar Rapids, had died in the rectory “by way of suicide.”
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OSV News
Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, World News
A prayer shawl ministry at a Pennsylvania parish is wrapping hundreds around the world in what members call “a hug from God.”
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OSV News
Filed Under: Environment, News, World News
Chad Pregracke of East Moline, Ill., who is recognized worldwide for energizing people to join him in cleaning up rivers and planting trees, will receive the Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award, an interfaith award overseen by the Catholic Diocese of Davenport .
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Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Feature, Jubilee 2025, News, Vatican, World News
With the opening of the Holy Year 2025, Pope Francis’ schedule of liturgies in December and January has expanded.
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OSV News
Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News
A ceasefire brokered by the U.S. and France between Israel and the Lebanese-based militant group Hezbollah is being welcomed with “profound hope,” said Bishop A. Elias Zaidan of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace.
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Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, Vatican, World News
After meeting Pope Francis and top Vatican officials, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken praised the pope’s commitment to upholding the dignity of LGBTQ people.
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Catholic Review
Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries
A funeral Mass for Sister M. Melissa Hester, a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, was offered Nov. 25 at Our Lady of Peace Residence in Dunmore, Pa. Sister Melissa died Nov. 20. She was 101.
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OSV News
Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, World News
A decade ago, Marguerite Stern entered Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, screaming and topless, to demonstrate her hatred of the church and the pope. In a gesture of repentance, she has now apologized to Catholics for her actions.
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Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News
Not every Christian is called to be an apostle, prophet or evangelist, Pope Francis said, but all Christians can cultivate the fruits of the Holy Spirit by becoming “charitable, patient, humble, peacemakers.”
