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Pope: God’s kingdom grows in the ‘little things of daily life’
Catholics from every inhabited continent gathered in Castel Gandolfo on July 19 as Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer from the papal summer palace in the small Italian hill … Learn More
From the Archives: Summer Session at Caldwell College, 1952
Sisters of St. Dominic of Caldwell and Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace attend a summer session at Caldwell College in July 1952. The sisters studied many subjects, including theology, … Learn More
NJ participants ‘deeply touched’ by Outreach Conference for LGBTQ Catholics
“It was a sacred space where all were truly seen and welcomed for who they are — fearfully, wonderfully made children of God,” said Barbara Maddox about the Outreach 2026 … Learn More
Church needs simpler, better ways to explain synodality, some bishops say
Hesitation and resistance to the Church’s synodal journey can be addressed with clearer explanations, better training and more hands-on experience of what synodality is, bishops representing North America said. “A very clear … Learn More
Feel like an outcast? This saint can relate
Jozef De Veuster grew up on a farm in Belgium and was expected to take over the family business. However, he saw that God had other plans for him and entered the … Learn More
St. Lucy Parish marks rectory reopening with blessing and Mass (Photos)
In 2021, a fire broke out in the rectory of Saint Lucy Parish in Newark, NJ, resulting in serious damage that required an extensive rebuilding effort. Founded by Italian immigrants … Learn More
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- Pope Leo XIV in Castel Gandolfo: God’s kingdom grows in the ‘little things of daily life’
by Courtney Mares on July 19, 2026 at 9:31 pmCatholics from every inhabited continent gathered in Castel Gandolfo July 19 as Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer The post Pope Leo XIV in Castel Gandolfo: God’s kingdom grows in the ‘little things of daily life’ first appeared on OSV News.
- Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given July 19, 2026
by Pope Leo XIV on July 19, 2026 at 4:17 pm"Following the parable of the sower, Jesus continues to address the crowds using a series of images: the good wheat and the weeds, the mustard seed and the yeast in the dough" The post Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given July 19, 2026 first appeared on OSV News.
- Washington Roundup: Senate considers Blanche nomination; Graham’s sister sworn in to finish his term
by Kate Scanlon on July 17, 2026 at 11:38 pmWASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump, in a July 16 address, repeated debunked claims about U.S. elections as he pushed Congress to pass a voter-ID bill. The same week… The post Washington Roundup: Senate considers Blanche nomination; Graham’s sister sworn in to finish his term first appeared on OSV News.
