Major German Christmas market reopens with ‘security’ and ‘preserving tradition’ as main goals November 20, 2025By Katarzyna Szalajko OSV News Filed Under: Advent, Christmas, News, World News Christmas markets — long considered the lively heart of Advent in Germany — are facing new uncertainty this year as towns grapple with tighter security rules and rising public anxiety.
What’s your favorite Christmas carol? November 20, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: Christmas, Local News, News Tell us your favorite Christmas carol and what makes it so special to you!
5 Things to Know about the 2025 Turkey Bowl November 20, 2025By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports Here are five things to know ahead of the traditional Thanksgiving Day football clash between Baltimore-area Catholic schools Calvert Hall Cardinals and Loyola Blakefield Dons.
Pope’s first trip to focus on religious harmony, peacemaking November 20, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, Vatican, World News By choosing to make his first trip as pope to Turkey and Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV will shine a huge spotlight on the faith Christians share and on the yearnings for peace and prosperity common to all people.
Detroit Archdiocese announces 2-year restructuring process to involve every parish November 20, 2025By Michael Steschulte Detroit Catholic Filed Under: News, Seek the City to Come, World News The Archdiocese of Detroit is embarking upon a two-year process of restructuring that will involve every Catholic parish in southeast Michigan, with the goal of thoughtfully aligning parishes, clergy and communities to flourish for generations to come, Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger said.
Vatican document affirming scriptural understanding of Mary and her role prompts reflection November 20, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Marian Devotion, News, Vatican, World News A new Vatican document on Mary affirms a Scripture-based understanding of her person and her pivotal role in salvation history, according to several experts — although some lament the document failed to confirm two key titles popularly associated with her over the centuries, while commending renewed attention to the role of Mary.
Latin Mass supporters welcome ‘signs of policy change’ November 20, 2025By Jonathan Luxmoore OSV News Filed Under: News, World News, Worship & Sacraments Supporters of the traditional Latin Mass have welcomed hints of an easing of restrictions, while cautioning that traditionalist practices still face tough resistance from some church leaders.
Father John E. Lynch Jr., C.S.P, dies at 101 November 19, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A 10 a.m. funeral Mass will be offered for Paulist Father John E. Lynch Jr. Dec. 10 in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. Father Lynch died Nov. 15. He was 101.
Ukrainian president honors Dominican Sister for war relief efforts November 19, 2025By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: News, War in Ukraine, World News Dominican Sister María Lucía Caram Padilla was awarded the Order of Princess Olga, III class, by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for her efforts in providing humanitarian aid and support since the beginning of the Russian invasion.
Red Wednesday: A global stand for persecuted Christians will see 600 churches lit up in red November 19, 2025By Katarzyna Szalajko OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, World News As night falls across continents on Nov. 19, more than 600 churches and landmarks will light up in red, reminding the world that Christian persecution remains a stark global reality.
Pope calls treatment of migrants in U.S. ‘extremely disrespectful’ November 19, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, Vatican, World News Insisting that the dignity of all people, including immigrants, must be respected, Pope Leo XIV asked U.S. Catholics and “people of goodwill” to read and listen to the U.S. bishops’ recent pastoral message on the topic.
‘Happy as a priest in France’: Survey shows increased satisfaction, fulfillment among clergy November 19, 2025By Caroline de Sury OSV News Filed Under: News, Vocations, World News A new nationwide survey finds most Catholic priests in France are strikingly upbeat about their ministry. A large majority of priests in France say they are “happy,” according to a broad new survey by the “Observatory of Catholicism,” conducted with the French Institute of Public Opinion, or IFOP.
