Knights of Columbus provide extra warmth with free winter coats October 22, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, Local News, News, Schools Excited kindergarten students at St. Michael-St. Clement School in Overlea swarmed around a surprised Archbishop William E. Lori, shouting thank yous and hugging his knees before heading back to class Oct. 21. The young students, along with their fellow older classmates, each proudly wore a new winter jacket, courtesy the Knights of Columbus.
The risen Christ brings joy, hope along life’s journey, pope says October 22, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The joy of Christ’s resurrection can repair the widespread sadness and malaise in today’s world, Pope Leo XIV said.
Mass marks Catholic foundation’s 80th year of being ‘in service to all God’s people’ October 22, 2025By Joseph P. Owens The Dialog Filed Under: News, World News More than 100 members of the Delaware-based Raskob family joined parish worshippers at an intimate Wilmington church to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities.
Military archdiocese calls Army pledge to ‘reexamine’ religious support contracts ‘inadequate’ October 21, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: DOGE cuts, News, World News The U.S. Army said religious support contracts for Army chapels would be “reexamined” after Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, head of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services, raised an alarm about their cancellation.
Baltimore Catholics unite in prayer for migrant families facing arrests October 21, 2025By Kurt Jensen Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, Local News, News Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents made five recent arrests of members of just one Baltimore parish, Sacred Heart of Jesús-Corazón de Jesus parish in Highlandtown.
Attacks on religious liberty increase, say cardinal, papal foundation October 21, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, Vatican, World News Religious freedom is not only a fundamental and essential human right, “it is also a pathway to truth and deeper communion with God and neighbor,” said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.
Massive restoration begins for North Carolina basilica, ‘a gem of the architectural world’ October 21, 2025By Christina Lee Knauss OSV News Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, World News Spiraling organ and choral music ushered in a new era for St. Lawrence Basilica in Asheville Oct. 17 at a ceremony to kickstart a massive restoration project for the historic building.
Parents at Annunciation in Minneapolis seek legislative change, gun control bills October 21, 2025By Josh McGovern The Catholic Spirit Filed Under: Gun Violence, News, Uncategorized, World News On Sept. 27, Tess Rada and other Annunciation parents and volunteers from Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action gathered on the steps of the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul to demand a special legislative session be called by Gov. Tim Walz to ban semi-automatic rifles.
‘Fundamental change’ needed to protect humanity amid arms race, says Vatican diplomat October 21, 2025By Cindy Wooden OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Archbishop Gabriele G. Caccia, the Holy See’s U.N. apostolic nuncio and permanent observer, delivered a statement at the Oct. 17 general debate of the U.N. General Assembly in New York.
Pope thanks Roma, Sinti, Travelers for witness of faith amid hardships October 21, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, News, Vatican, World News Often literally pushed to the margins of cities and even parish life, Catholic members of the Roma, Sinti and Traveling communities are models of steadfast faith in the face of adversity, Pope Leo XIV said.
President of Colombia says U.S. strike killed fisherman; Trump says he will cut aid October 20, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, World News The president of Colombia accused the U.S. of murdering a fisherman in an attack on a boat in the Caribbean. President Donald Trump said in response he would cut assistance and impose new tariffs on the country.
Pew: More U.S. adults see religion as important, positive to public life October 20, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, News, Religious Freedom, World News A new study indicates a growing number of U.S. adults see religion as gaining influence in public life — with more Americans saying religion has a positive impact on society.
