Catholic Review

The Catholic Review stands as Maryland's largest weekly newspaper that operates on a paid subscription model and is delivered by mail. This publication focuses on news that resonates with the Catholic community, covering both national and international stories. It serves as the official newspaper for the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The Catholic Review is the modern continuation of the original diocesan newspaper, The Catholic Mirror, which was established in 1833 and ran until 1908. After a gap of five and a half years, the Baltimore Catholic Review was launched under the leadership of James Cardinal Gibbons, who was then Archbishop of Baltimore. Eventually, it was renamed to the more concise title, The Catholic Review.

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The choices of our new pope

2 days ago | catholicreview.org | Jaymie Stuart Wolfe

The seagulls perched on the Sistine Chapel rooftop undoubtedly saw the white smoke first. But it didn’t take long for the basilica bells to confirm the news we were all waiting for — a new pope had been chosen. In that moment, the question of who the cardinals elected was almost irrelevant. The chair would no longer be vacant, nor the church left fatherless. Smiling faces and teary eyes were everywhere. Spontaneous joy filled St. Peter’s Square.
Pope Leo: A pope is nothing more than a humble servant

3 days ago | catholicreview.org | Carol Glatz

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Catholic community is alive, beautiful and strong, and it is up to its pastors to protect and nourish the faithful and to help bring God’s hope to the whole world, Pope Leo XIV said.
French town near city with papal history to mark 100 years since Martyrs of Orange beatification

3 days ago | catholicreview.org | Caroline de Sury

PARIS (OSV News) — As the world watches Rome for the election of a new pope, the southern French city of Avignon reflects on its own deep papal history — and the legacy of martyrdom that accompanied the loss of the papacy’s temporal power in France. On May 11, Archbishop François Fonlupt and neighboring bishops will mark the 100th anniversary of the beatification of the Martyrs of Orange — 32 religious sisters guillotined during the French Revolution for refusing to renounce their faith.
Movie Review: 'Another Simple Favor'

5 days ago | catholicreview.org | John Mulderig

NEW YORK (OSV News) – Back in 2018, director Paul Feig helmed the black comedy “A Simple Favor.” Although sleek and clever, the film paraded outrageous sinfulness, including incest and murder, inviting viewers to enjoy the spectacle. Now Feig returns with “Another Simple Favor” (Amazon MGM).
First American pope: White Sox fan, Villanova grad, Peru missionary, Vatican leader

5 days ago | catholicreview.org | Maria Wiering

Standing on loggia of St. Peter’s basilica, newly elected Pope Leo XIV smiled, waved and appeared to hold back emotion May 8 as he introduced himself to the world as the 266th successor to St. Peter — the first American to hold that role. His first words: “Peace be with you!”Pope Leo, 69, formerly Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, is the first pope from the United States.
Pope Leo XIV: A biographical timeline

5 days ago | catholicreview.org | Maria Wiering

The following are key dates in the life and ministry of Pope Leo XIV, elected May 8, 2025, as the 266th successor to St. Peter:— 1955: Born Sept. 14 in the Chicago area. — 1977: Graduated from Villanova University near Philadelphia and entered the novitiate for the Order of St. Augustine in St. Louis. — 1978: Professed first vows as a member of the Order of St. Augustine. — 1981: Professed solemn vows as a member of the Order of St. Augustine. — 1982: Ordained a priest of the Order of St. Augustine.
'A missionary at heart': Catholic groups welcome Pope Leo XIV, first U.S.-born pope

6 days ago | catholicreview.org | Gina Christian

Catholic groups are welcoming Pope Leo XIV — the second pope from the Americas, and the first U.S.-born pontiff — who was elected May 8, the second day of the papal conclave. Baltimore-based Catholic Relief Services, the official humanitarian agency of the Catholic Church in the U.S., released a statement moments after Pope Leo had delivered his “Urbi et Orbi” blessing.
Amid prayers for the conclave, bishops call on faithful to embrace Jesus' mission

6 days ago | catholicreview.org | Julie Asher

As Catholics came together at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles to pray for the cardinal electors at the conclave, Archbishop José H. Gomez urged the faithful to also “ask for a new and deeper awareness of the important part that each one of us plays in the church.”“The church’s mission is not just for the cardinals or the bishops or the pope.
Cumberland Knott scholar Joseph Khachan a perfect fit for program’s mission in Western Maryland - Catholic Review

1 week ago | catholicreview.org | Gerry Jackson

As the first Knott Secondary Scholarship recipient from Western Maryland, Joseph Khachan fits the foundation’s mold nearly perfectly – pairing academic success with community involvement. Joseph is heavily involved as a volunteer at Our Lady of the Mountains Parish in Cumberland. He serves as a lector and plays the piano at Mass, and volunteers in the parish’s summer lunchbox program for those in need.
Francis' final gift to Gaza: Popemobile will be transformed into mobile clinic for children

1 week ago | catholicreview.org | Judith Sudilovsky

JERUSALEM (OSV News) — With the declining situation in Gaza always in his heart, in his final months, Pope Francis bequeathed his popemobile to Caritas Jerusalem and directed the agency to turn it into a mobile health station for the children in Gaza. Preparation of the new health station is to be completed by mid-May, said Peter Brune, secretary general of Caritas Sweden, who together with Caritas Jerusalem’s Anton Asfar developed the idea in February.