National shrine planned to honor Venerable Augustus Tolton in western Illinois May 5, 2026By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News The first publicly recognized Black Catholic priest in the United States — who has already had 40 potential miracles through his intercession investigated — is now getting his own national shrine in western Illinois where he grew up and once served.
Historic Catholic church in Mozambique destroyed in ‘scene of terror’ by Islamic extremists May 5, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News A Catholic church in northern Mozambique was targeted in an attack by the Islamic State group that has carried out attacks against Christians and Muslims in the country since 2017.
Christian sites under attack in Holy Land as violence and displacement intensify May 4, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News After May 2 news reports that Israeli bulldozers demolished Holy Savior Christian school in the village of Yaroun, in southern Lebanon, the Israeli Defense Forces said that while some damage was caused, they denied “demolishing” the site with bulldozers.
‘Polish Lourdes,’ where Mary appeared to 2 girls 160 times, could soon draw global attention May 4, 2026By Katarzyna Szalajko OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Marian Devotion, News, Saints, World News A Marian sanctuary in the heart of northern Europe’s countryside — often called the “Polish Lourdes” — could soon draw global attention, as Pope Leo XIV has been invited to visit the site where the Virgin Mary appeared approximately 160 times.
Lord of the Dance meets Shepherd of the Flock: Michael Flatley greets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican May 4, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Irish dance superstar Michael Flatley stepped into the Vatican to meet Pope Leo XIV April 29, leaving the “Lord of the Dance” creator reflective on how faith and footwork are gifts from God.
Pope Leo XIV meets with Catholic Charities USA leadership, urges mission of compassion May 4, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Catholic Charities, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV met the leadership of Catholic Charities USA in an audience at the Vatican on May 4, offering words of encouragement to one of the country’s largest disaster relief networks as it navigates growing demand for food and basic services to aid the poor in the United States.
Supreme Court hits brakes on court ruling that blocked abortion pill distribution by mail May 4, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The U.S. Supreme Court on May 4 temporarily blocked an appeals court ruling that sought to pause a federal policy permitting mifepristone, sometimes called the abortion pill, to be dispensed through the mail.
Archbishop Lori announces associate pastor and deacon appointments May 4, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Appointments, Feature, Local News, News Archbishop William E. Lori announces the following appointments:
Radio Interview: Prolific Catholic author Emily Stimpson Chapman on wine, monasteries and the art of hospitality May 4, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview Host Rita Buettner speaks with Emily Stimpson Chapman, a bestselling Catholic author, who explains how monks preserved and elevated winemaking after the fall of the Roman Empire
Appeals court temporarily blocks policy permitting distribution of abortion pill by mail May 3, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News An appeals court on May 1 temporarily blocked a federal policy permitting mifepristone, sometimes called the abortion pill, to be dispensed through the mail.
Sisters of Bon Secours name inaugural executive director May 3, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Consecrated Life, Feature, Local News, News The Marriottsville-based Sisters of Bon Secours USA named Kathy Connerton as the congregation’s inaugural executive director of mission and business operations.
Archdiocese of New York proposes $800 million settlement for abuse claims May 1, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Feature, News, World News The Archdiocese of New York has proposed an $800 million settlement to resolve some 1,300 abuse claims involving clergy and staff brought under lookback laws in that state.
