Archdiocese bankruptcy case continues mediation March 11, 2025By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Bankruptcy, Feature, Local News, News The court overseeing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization case for the Archdiocese of Baltimore held a status hearing March 10, in which Judge Michelle M. Harner noted that the parties involved are “working tirelessly” to come up with a mediation plan.
Death, even a pope’s, is a ‘beautiful passage,’ preacher tells Curia March 11, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Death, even that of a pope, should not be seen as a tragedy but as a transition filled with Christian hope, the preacher of the papal household told members of the Roman Curia.
Papal anniversary: For 12 years he’s said, ‘Don’t forget to pray for me’ March 11, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News As Pope Francis prepared to spend the 12th anniversary of his election at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, people at the Vatican and around the world were responding to his most frequent personal request.
Pope out of danger but to remain in hospital March 10, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis is no longer considered in imminent danger from his lung infection, but he will remain in Rome’s Gemelli hospital for several more days to continue receiving medical treatment, the Vatican said.
Radio Interview: Ask a bishop with Bishop Adam J. Parker March 10, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: CR Radio, Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Adam J. Parker returns for another round of questions from our listeners in our second-ever “Ask a Bishop” episode of Catholic Review Radio.
Hundreds prepare to be received into the Catholic Church March 10, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News, Worship & Sacraments The archdiocese reported that 320 catechumens – those like Jay St. John who have not been baptized – and 458 candidates – those who are baptized but have not received one or more of the sacraments of initiation – participated in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion liturgy at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland on March 9.
4 in 5 USAID projects now canceled, with State Department overseeing the rest March 10, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Disaster Relief, DOGE cuts, Feature, News, World News U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said March 10 that just 18 percent of programs of the now-shuttered U.S. Agency for International Development will remain intact, and those will now fall under his purview at the State Department.
Catholics decry IVF order, but a global strategy to oppose IVF remains elusive March 10, 2025By Zoey Maraist OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News In February, when President Donald Trump signed an executive order pledging his administration’s support for in vitro fertilization, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Catholic Medical Association and other groups issued statements opposing the move, highlighting the many ethical problems with IVF.
Pope follows Lenten retreat from hospital; his condition remains stable March 10, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News As Pope Francis’ condition remains stable, which is a sign of continued improvement, he followed the start of the Lenten retreat for the Roman Curia by video linkup and met again with two top Vatican officials to stay abreast of current events, the Vatican press office said.
Pope text: Those facing illness, adversity need ‘miracle of tenderness’ March 9, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The world needs the “miracle of tenderness” brought by people who accompany those experiencing illness or adversity, Pope Francis wrote.
Jesus gives faithful guidance, strength to fight temptation, pope writes March 9, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The devil, who lies and sows divisions, tests everyone, even Jesus, Pope Francis said in a written homily.
The Shroud of Turin: A mystery that continues to fascinate March 9, 2025By Christina Guzman OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News After centuries of scientific testing and debate, the Shroud of Turin remains one of the most intriguing religious artifacts in the world for both sceptics and believers, researchers and theologians.
