Pope Leo Calls Global Family Summit, Faith and Politics at Catholic Prayer Breakfast, UK Abortion Debate Intensifies, and Catholic Schools Shine in March Madness

Thanks for listening! Let us know what you think. God bless!Maggie Murray of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for March 19, 2026. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.Read the stories in this episode:Pope Leo XIV announces he will bring the presidents of bishops’ conferences to Rome in October for a global discussion on strengthening the Church’s pastoral response to marriage and family life.At the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, House Speaker Mike Johnson defended the role of religion in public life while Pope Leo XIV encouraged prayers for national leaders.President Donald Trump issued presidential messages honoring the Catholic feast days of St. Joseph and St. Patrick, highlighting the saints’ legacy of faith, virtue and cultural heritage.Catholic leaders and pro-life advocates in England are warning that a new amendment advancing in Parliament could create what critics call one of the most extreme abortion laws in Britain.Catholic universities are making a strong showing in the 2026 NCAA basketball tournaments, with a dozen programs competing in March Madness across both the men’s and women’s brackets.