Johnson suggests Trump’s legislative agenda could ‘redirect’ funds from ‘big abortion’ April 30, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., suggested April 29 the budget blueprint President Donald Trump calls “one big, beautiful bill” could be used as a vehicle to “redirect funds away from big abortion and to federally qualified health centers.”
How the conclave works: It’s guided by a rule book and a prayer book April 30, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The conclave to elect a new pope, scheduled to begin May 7, is governed by two texts: a rule book and a prayer book.
Archdiocese of Baltimore forming ‘lab’ for youth-led ministry April 30, 2025By Kurt Jensen Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Youth Ministry The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Office of Family, Youth and Young Adults is establishing the Archdiocesan Youth Missionary Protagonism Lab (AYMP Lab) to reverse the disturbing trend of disaffiliation among young people.
Cardinals approve electors for conclave, formally ask for prayers April 30, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The College of Cardinals confirmed that 135 members are eligible to participate in the conclave, the Vatican announced, and they asked the faithful to accompany them in prayer as they prepare to elect the next pope.
Shilo IV Ministry offers hope, healing April 30, 2025By Katie Yoder OSV News Filed Under: Catholic Social Teaching, News, Respect Life, World News Katie McMahon helps other women navigate questions like these as the co-founder of Shiloh IVF Ministry, a ministry that offers hope and healing those impacted by IVF. Her story is one of many: Estimates suggest more than 1 million frozen embryos exist in the United States alone.
Trump’s approval rating drops as he reaches 100 days, including among Catholics, polls show April 30, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: DOGE cuts, Immigration and Migration, News, World News As President Donald Trump reached the 100th day of his second term April 29, polls showed decreases in his approval ratings on job performance and key issues, including among Catholics overall.
The modern popes: Get to know the 11 popes before Francis April 30, 2025By Russell Shaw OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Remembering Pope Francis, Vatican, World News The following is a snapshot of the papacies of the 11 popes that preceded Pope Francis, from Pope Benedict XVI to Blessed Pope Pius IX.
Bologna cardinal known for dialogue, peacemaking, promoting laity April 30, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, News, Vatican, World News Cardinal Matteo Zuppi of Bologna, the Rome-born president of the Italian bishops’ conference, is frequently mentioned as a probable candidate for pope.
Catholic college commencements feature gold medalist, healthcare executives as speakers April 30, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Maryland’s four Catholic universities will feature a gold medalist, two healthcare leaders and a noted biblical scholar as their 2025 commencement speakers.
Italian nuncio uses ‘weapons’ of charity, truth serving in warzones April 30, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: 2025 Conclave, News, Vatican, World News Nearing 80 years old, Italian Cardinal Mario Zenari has spent the past 16 years in the wartorn nation of Syria as papal nuncio.
All the pope’s women: How Francis’ legacy is shaping the next chapter of the church April 30, 2025By Ines San Martin OSV News Filed Under: News, Remembering Pope Francis, Vatican, Vocations, World News While much of the world’s attention is on what will happen in the Sistine Chapel and the men who will choose the church’s next leader starting May 7, the enduring legacy of Pope Francis is seen in the women whose voices helped shape — and carry forward — his vision.
Daughter of Charity Elizabeth Ann Lingg, a pharmacist and hospital administrator, dies at 93 April 29, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Local News, News, Obituaries A funeral Mass was offered April 16 for Daughter of Charity Sister Elizabeth Ann (Shirley Elizabeth) Lingg in the Villa Chapel in Emmitsburg. Sister Elizabeth Ann, a pharmacist and hospital administrator, died April 2 at Villa St. Michael. She was 93.
