Vatican’s doctrine office publishes ‘Venite ad Me’ on passing on the faith amid ‘epochal change’ October 26, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican’s doctrine office published a new a document Oct. 22 on how to pass on the Christian faith in a time of “epochal change” marked by a “crisis in the intergenerational transmission of the Christian faith.”
Archdiocese of New York reaches $800 million abuse settlement October 26, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The Archdiocese of New York has reached an $800 million settlement to resolve some 1,300 abuse claims brought under lookback laws in that state and involving clergy and staff.
Our Lady of Guadalupe apparitions are ‘true origin story’ for US, the Americas, LA archbishop says October 26, 2026By Pablo Kay OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News In a new pastoral letter, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles calls on Catholics to prepare for the 500th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe in 2031 as a time of spiritual renewal and a new missionary awakening in the Americas.
Court allows multifaith challenge of Trump administration policy to permit ICE arrests at churches October 26, 2026By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News A divided D.C. Circuit panel Oct. 20 reversed a lower court ruling and allowed a multifaith coalition to continue its challenge to a Trump administration policy reducing restrictions on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions at what are seen as sensitive locations, including houses of worship.
Pope Leo urges Catholic schools to be aware of ‘digital loneliness’ and ‘misguided meritocracy’ October 26, 2026By Courtney Mares OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Schools, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV urged educators to recognize the challenges facing young people today, saying many struggle with “digital loneliness,” broken families and feeling “paralyzed by the fear of making mistakes” when performance-driven culture turns ruthless.
Vatican diplomat warns UN of arms race in space, calls for ban on all space weapons October 26, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News As space-based technologies and exploration expand, the Vatican’s top diplomat at the United Nations is warning against the militarization of outer space — and the lack of a sufficiently strong legal framework to counter such a threat.
Most Catholic health institutions in Illinois temporarily protected from assisted suicide law October 26, 2026By Simone Orendain OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News A significant number of Catholic health workers in Illinois are now covered by a temporary restraining order on the state’s new physician assisted suicide law that took effect Sept. 12.
Where the dead speak October 26, 2026By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Saints As dusk fell on the mountains surrounding the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg Oct. 9, a wise old woman standing outside of the shrine’s cemetery warned those who passed to “listen closely.”
Radio Interview: Two Approaches to Living a Catholic Life Today October 26, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Books, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview In a new episode of Catholic Review Radio, host Christopher Gunty talks with two authors who discuss ways to live a Catholic life these days.
Apostolic nuncio to the United States urges Baltimore Catholics to be witnesses of God’s love October 25, 2026By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: America's 250th anniversary, Baltimore Basilica, Feature, Local News, News Nearly eight months after Pope Leo XIV appointed him apostolic nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia visited Baltimore Oct. 25, offering a reminder of the Holy See’s close ties to the nation’s oldest Catholic see.
Mount Carmel dominates in PIE Classic debut October 25, 2026By James Peters Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports As the Partners In Excellence scholarship program celebrated 30 years of helping students from families with limited financial means access a Catholic education, two of its beneficiary schools took the spotlight Oct. 24 at Baltimore’s Under Armour Stadium. And when the inaugural PIE Homecoming Classic ended, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School had delivered a statement performance, defeating Archbishop Curley High School 30-7.
Pope Leo cancels Assisi visit on doctor’s advice following lung surgery October 23, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Following his doctor’s advice, Pope Leo XIV will not travel to Assisi Oct. 27 to mark the 40th anniversary of St. John Paul II’s landmark World Day of Prayer for Peace, the Vatican said.
