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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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In Syria, doubts raised about discovery of body said to be that of kidnapped priest

2 days ago | catholicreview.org | Junno Arocho Esteves

The announcement of the discovery of a body believed to be that of Jesuit Father Paolo Dall’Oglio has prompted church officials in Syria, including the apostolic nuncio, to urge prudence as investigations continue. News of the possible discovery of the priest’s body was first announced by Bishop Antranig Ayvazian of the Armenian Catholic Eparchy of Kamichlié, located in northern Syria, in an audio message published June 3 by the Italian news site Oggi.
Question Corner: Are Jewish marriages valid to the Catholic Church?

3 days ago | catholicreview.org | Jenna Cooper

Q: In a recent article, you quoted the Code of Canon Law for what constitutes a valid non sacramental marriage. I’m not sure if you know this, but the Jewish marriage document — the ketubah — is essentially a prenuptial agreement that outlines the protections the spouses are to receive should either one initiate divorce proceedings. This means there is nothing essentially lifelong about the agreement that two Jews enter into when they get married.
Baltimore native stirs controversy in Charlotte Diocese over liturgical norms

4 days ago | catholicreview.org | Gina Christian

A leaked draft document on revising liturgical norms in the Diocese of Charlotte, N.C., has stirred backlash for its addressing of some practices predating the Second Vatican Council. However, diocesan communications director Liz Chandler told OSV News the leaked document was “an early draft that has gone through considerable change over several months,” with discussions taking place in a consultative manner among the diocese’s presbyteral council and divine worship office.
Fordham, Notre Dame look to support foreign students amid Trump visa crackdown

5 days ago | catholicreview.org | Gina Christian

Amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on foreign student visas, at least two Catholic universities contacted by OSV News said they are actively seeking to support affected students. “Our international students, scholars and their families are important and vital members of our campus community, and we will continue working to ensure that they are welcomed and supported at Notre Dame,” the University of Notre Dame told OSV News in an emailed statement May 29.
Vatican gardeners plant botanical reproduction of pope's coat of arms

6 days ago | catholicreview.org | Carol Glatz

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A new pope means a new papal coat of arms topped by the papal miter and a set of crossed keys. Most churches in Italy will soon be replacing the metal shield of the coat of arms of Pope Francis that adorned their facade with Pope Leo XIV’s shield; however, Vatican gardeners have already made the switch.
National pilgrimage carries the Eucharist to Midwest cathedrals and along cow fields

1 week ago | catholicreview.org | Maria Wiering

The 67 victims of the Jan. 29 air collision in Washington were remembered at a May 28 Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita, Kansas, celebrated by Bishop Carl A. Kemme. The American Airlines-operated flight that collided with a U.S. Army helicopter over the Potomac River had originated in Wichita. The Mass was part of the 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage that on May 28 marked its 10th day and events in its eighth diocese.
Holy See calls for respect for human dignity, international law as civilian deaths soar

1 week ago | catholicreview.org | Gina Christian

As civilian casualties from multiple conflicts have soared, the Holy See’s diplomat to the United Nations has called for a renewed respect for human dignity and international law, along with restrictions in armaments and a commitment to end the scourge of war.
20 days into new papacy, clues to Pope Leo XIV's appointment style may lie in Chiclayo

1 week ago | catholicreview.org | David Agren

HICLAYO, Peru (OSV News) — Twenty days into his papacy, Pope Leo XIV’s appointment style remains largely unknown — but his years leading the Diocese of Chiclayo, Peru, may offer clues. There, he prioritized lay leadership, promoted synodality and worked across ecclesial factions. César Piscoya arrived in the Diocese of Chiclayo in 2017 at the invitation of the then-Bishop Robert Francis Prevost — now Pope Leo — to serve as executive secretary of the social vicariate.
Padre Pio's habit, rare relics coming to U.S.

1 week ago | catholicreview.org | Gina Christian

A habit worn by St. Pio of Pietrelcina and other rare relics are coming to the U.S., brought by Capuchin friars from the very monastery that was home to the beloved saint known as Padre Pio. The National Center for Padre Pio in Barto, Pa., and the Padre Pio Foundation of America in Cromwell, Conn., announced the visit in a May 19 joint press release.
Remember Christ's compassion, show compassion to others, pope says

1 week ago | catholicreview.org | Cindy Wooden

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Being religious does not automatically mean someone is compassionate, and yet for a Christian compassion is a clear sign of following Christ, Pope Leo XIV said. “Before being a religious matter, compassion is a question of humanity! Before being believers, we are called to be human,” the pope said May 28 as he held his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square. At the end of the audience, Pope Leo again pleaded for peace in Gaza and in Ukraine.