Bishop John H. Ricard, first Black bishop of Baltimore and Pensacola-Tallahassee, dies at 86 May 21, 2026By Barb Fraze Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries Retired Bishop John H. Ricard, the first Black bishop of both the Archdiocese of Baltimore and the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Fla., and a nationally respected advocate for racial justice, May 20. He was 86.
What exactly is an encyclical? May 20, 2026By Father Joseph Parisi OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News An encyclical is a pastoral letter addressed by the pope to the whole Church. Encyclical letters generally address matters of faith or morals, encourage a particular commemoration or pious devotion, or deal with matters of Church discipline which are to be universally observed.
Loyola receives $500,000 grant for York Road trust-building initiative May 20, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Loyola University Maryland has received a $500,000 Trust in Practice Award from the Aspen Institute’s Alliance for Social Trust and Allstate to launch Rooted in Trust, a new initiative aimed at strengthening social trust along the York Road corridor in North Baltimore.
Border bishops have ‘grave concerns’ about $72 billion immigration enforcement funding package May 20, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News A group of U.S. bishops, most from the U.S.-Mexico border region, wrote a May 20 letter to members of Congress expressing “grave concern” with budget legislation that would provide an additional $72 billion for immigration enforcement.
The liturgy sustains the faithful, renewing them in their faith, mission, pope says May 20, 2026By Carol Glatz OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Christ is present in the liturgy — in the word that is proclaimed, in the sacraments, in the ministers, in the community and most of all in the Eucharist, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope Leo XIV urges confirmation candidates to ask Holy Spirit for gift of perseverance May 20, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News, Worship & Sacraments Pope Leo XIV has encouraged young Catholics preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation to ask the Holy Spirit for the gift of perseverance, warning that too many young people “disappear from the parish” after receiving the sacrament.
Sacred Heart 6th grader wins Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools Spelling Bee May 20, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Taryn Langley, a sixth grader at Sacred Heart School in Glyndon spelled stimuli and serrated correctly to win the 2026 Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools Spelling Bee at St. Joseph School in Cockeysville May 18.
Vance ‘looking forward to reading’ Pope Leo’s AI encyclical May 19, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: AI, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Vice President JD Vance said May 19 during a press briefing at the White House that he is “looking forward to reading” Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” addressing artificial intelligence.
Lawsuit continues to challenge Biden-era regulation adding abortion to pregnant worker protections May 19, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News A group of Catholic ministries asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit May 18 to block a federal agency from enforcing an abortion provision in regulations meant to add workplace protections for pregnant workers.
Archbishop Broglio highlights faith, service at annual memorial Mass for Catholic war dead May 19, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, archbishop of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services, was the principal celebrant and homilist, assisted by military chaplains and priests.
Catholic high school students experience professions firsthand May 19, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Gaining firsthand experience in a career before committing time and money can offer valuable insight for students still weighing their futures. Through high school internship and mentorship programs, students can explore a range of fields while learning more about their own interests and strengths.
Parish scarred by clergy abuse creates memorial for survivors May 19, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News When he became pastor of St. Cecilia Parish in Philadelphia some four years ago, Father Christopher Walsh discerned “the need for something to bring healing.”
