‘Keep Venezuelans in your hearts’ after earthquakes, says Catholic relief worker July 14, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Damage from two back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela June 24 is “a lot worse than expected,” said a Catholic Relief Services disaster response worker, who asked people to “keep Venezuelans in their hearts.”
After Vatican’s excommunication, SSPX in Kenya insists on Catholic identity, fighting archdiocese July 14, 2026By Frederick Nzwili OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News As African bishops continue to back Pope Leo XIV over the excommunication of the Society of St. Pius X, known as SSPX, the traditionalist group in Kenya rejected the schismatic tag as it moved to assure followers of its Roman Catholic identity.
Father Joseph Wenderoth, a leader in correctional ministry, dies at 90 July 14, 2026By Samantha Smith Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Prison Ministry Father Joseph R. Wenderoth, who devoted most of his priesthood to ministering to incarcerated persons, died July 5. He was 90.
The drive that saved his life: Father J. Collin Poston returns to Carroll County parish after brush with death July 14, 2026By Jenna Mattern Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Father Poston spent two weeks in the hospital, receiving the anointing of the sick multiple times and welcoming visits from friends, family, parishioners, fellow priests and his Pomeranian, Otto. He described the experience as deeply spiritual.
Loyola awarded nearly $1 million to expand forensic science training, research July 13, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Loyola University Maryland has received nearly $1 million in federal funding to establish a forensic science training center, an investment university and law enforcement leaders say will strengthen forensic science education, expand research opportunities and deepen partnerships that support criminal investigations across the region.
Rates of HIV, AIDS down, but children still vulnerable, says Vatican diplomat to UN July 13, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Much has been done to mitigate rates of HIV and AIDS, but more work remains as children are still vulnerable to the virus and the disease it causes, said the Holy See’s diplomatic representative to the United Nations in a July 10 address.
Donning hardhats, Archbishop Hebda, students help raise wall for Pope Leo Village in St. Paul July 13, 2026By Joe Ruff OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Donning a hardhat and work gloves July 8, Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis and students from St. Catherine University in St. Paul helped raise a wall of the first duplex being built in the Twin Cities as part of a national Habitat for Humanity initiative called the Pope Leo Village.
Radio Interview: The Future of AI and Its Ethical Implications: Insights from an AI expert July 13, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: AI, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, Christopher Gunty explores with Taylor Black the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, its cultural and ethical impacts, and the Catholic perspective on technology. Black is director of AI and Venture Ecosystems at Microsoft. Discover how AI is shaping society, the importance of human dignity, and what the future holds.
Pilgrims flock to Castel Gandolfo for Pope Leo’s first summer Angelus July 12, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News When the 8:21 a.m. train left Rome’s Termini Station to Castel Gandolfo July 12, people packed like sardines into the regional cars. While two or three passengers got off at stations along the way, most disembarked at Castel Gandolfo and headed up the hill to see Pope Leo XIV during the Sunday Angelus prayer — the first this summer to be said from his lakeview residence.
Pope Leo shares meal with vulnerable guests at Castel Gandolfo July 11, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Under the Italian sun of Lake Albano and the shade of Castel Gandolfo’s Borgo Laudato si’ trees, Pope Leo XIV enjoyed lunch with people experiencing social vulnerability.
How a baseball rosary found its way to Pope Leo XIV July 11, 2026By John Knebels OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Imagine being a humble noncelebrity living a quiet life as a devoted family man and suddenly realizing that Pope Leo XIV actually knows your name and possesses something you created just for him.
University of Notre Dame places female rector on leave following anonymous online abuse allegations July 11, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The University of Notre Dame is investigating anonymous allegations of abuse posted online regarding a campus rector of a women’s residence hall.
