The drive that saved his life: Father J. Collin Poston returns to Carroll County parish after brush with death July 14, 2026By Jenna Mattern Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Western Vicariate Father Poston spent two weeks in the hospital, receiving the anointing of the sick multiple times and welcoming visits from friends, family, parishioners, fellow priests and his Pomeranian, Otto. He described the experience as deeply spiritual.
Loyola awarded nearly $1 million to expand forensic science training, research July 13, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News Loyola University Maryland has received nearly $1 million in federal funding to establish a forensic science training center, an investment university and law enforcement leaders say will strengthen forensic science education, expand research opportunities and deepen partnerships that support criminal investigations across the region.
Rates of HIV, AIDS down, but children still vulnerable, says Vatican diplomat to UN July 13, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Much has been done to mitigate rates of HIV and AIDS, but more work remains as children are still vulnerable to the virus and the disease it causes, said the Holy See’s diplomatic representative to the United Nations in a July 10 address.
Donning hardhats, Archbishop Hebda, students help raise wall for Pope Leo Village in St. Paul July 13, 2026By Joe Ruff OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Donning a hardhat and work gloves July 8, Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis and students from St. Catherine University in St. Paul helped raise a wall of the first duplex being built in the Twin Cities as part of a national Habitat for Humanity initiative called the Pope Leo Village.
Movie Review: ‘Moana’ July 13, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews Why be satisfied with an animated success when a live-action re-working of the same tale might also be a hit at the box office? That’s a question that seems to be on the minds of the folks at the Mouse House these days, and so, after several other examples in recent years, we get the musical adventure “Moana” (Disney).
Home viewing roundup: What’s available to stream and what’s on the horizon July 13, 2026By John Mulderig OSV News Filed Under: Movie & Television Reviews The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or cable television during the week of July 19, as well as notes on TV programming for the same week.
Radio Interview: The Future of AI and Its Ethical Implications: Insights from an AI expert July 13, 2026By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: AI, CR Radio, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview In this episode of Catholic Review Radio, Christopher Gunty explores with Taylor Black the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, its cultural and ethical impacts, and the Catholic perspective on technology. Black is director of AI and Venture Ecosystems at Microsoft. Discover how AI is shaping society, the importance of human dignity, and what the future holds.
Pilgrims flock to Castel Gandolfo for Pope Leo’s first summer Angelus July 12, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News When the 8:21 a.m. train left Rome’s Termini Station to Castel Gandolfo July 12, people packed like sardines into the regional cars. While two or three passengers got off at stations along the way, most disembarked at Castel Gandolfo and headed up the hill to see Pope Leo XIV during the Sunday Angelus prayer — the first this summer to be said from his lakeview residence.
Pope Leo shares meal with vulnerable guests at Castel Gandolfo July 11, 2026By Paulina Guzik OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Under the Italian sun of Lake Albano and the shade of Castel Gandolfo’s Borgo Laudato si’ trees, Pope Leo XIV enjoyed lunch with people experiencing social vulnerability.
How a baseball rosary found its way to Pope Leo XIV July 11, 2026By John Knebels OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Imagine being a humble noncelebrity living a quiet life as a devoted family man and suddenly realizing that Pope Leo XIV actually knows your name and possesses something you created just for him.
University of Notre Dame places female rector on leave following anonymous online abuse allegations July 11, 2026By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The University of Notre Dame is investigating anonymous allegations of abuse posted online regarding a campus rector of a women’s residence hall.
Father Marquette: A priest-explorer who mapped the Mississippi July 10, 2026By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The waters of the Straits of Mackinac between Lake Huron and Lake Michigan present themselves in beautifully variegated blues. Dark indigo, rich cobalt and bright turquoise greet the passenger ferries as they sail toward the pebbled shoreline of Mackinac Island. As the boats near the docks, the well-kept, sloping green lawn of Marquette Park comes into view.
