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Sights & Sounds: Archdiocese experiencing record number of conversions
Due to inclement weather on Feb. 22, the Rite of Election liturgies scheduled at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ, were canceled. Instead, archdiocesan parishes hosted … Learn More
Pope Leo XIV prays for peace in the world in a new video
Pope Leo XIV prayed for world leaders to “abandon projects of death” in a video message released by the Vatican on March 5, calling on people around the world to … Learn More
How ‘long-suffering’ can shape us for greatness
In the modern world, slowing down is not considered a virtue. If anything, we’re speeding up. We want everything faster, easier, and more conveniently. Everything slow and inefficient must be … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin’s pastoral letter on ‘We Are His Witnesses’
On March 4, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, issued the following pastoral letter regarding the We Are His Witnesses initiative: Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, The … Learn More
6 Lenten opportunities to deepen your relationship with Christ
During the holy season of Lent, Catholics are asked to practice fasting and almsgiving as a means of self-renunciation to draw closer to God. They are also encouraged to intensify … Learn More
In times of conflict, pray this prayer to St. Francis by Pope Leo
As tensions continue to escalate following the Feb. 28 U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, we share this prayer to St. Francis of Assisi — a timeless intercessor for peace — which Pope Leo XIV shared with … Learn More
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- Pope Leo XIV names Archbishop Caccia papal ambassador to United States
by Courtney Mares on March 7, 2026 at 12:21 pmArchbishop Caccia has significant experience in the U.S., having served as the permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations in New York since 2020. The post Pope Leo XIV names Archbishop Caccia papal ambassador to United States first appeared on OSV News.
- Trump administration seeks pause on another lawsuit challenging abortion pillby Kate Scanlon on March 7, 2026 at 4:30 am
DOJ lawyers in the Trump administration argued in the filing that the court "should either stay this case until after FDA completes its review or dismiss it." The post Trump administration seeks pause on another lawsuit challenging abortion pill first appeared on OSV News.
- Pew: Americans ‘more likely’ to disapprove of their own nation’s moralsby Gina Christian on March 7, 2026 at 4:15 am
Along with the U.S., Canada and Mexico, Pew included in its survey various European, Asian and South American nations, as well as Australia. The post Pew: Americans ‘more likely’ to disapprove of their own nation’s morals first appeared on OSV News.
- Indiana court blocks state abortion restrictions in lawsuit claiming religious objectionsby Kate Scanlon on March 7, 2026 at 1:21 am
"Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act was never intended to equate taking the life of an unborn child with religious expression," a pro-life leader said. The post Indiana court blocks state abortion restrictions in lawsuit claiming religious objections first appeared on OSV News.
- Diocese of El Paso declares bankruptcy to settle abuse claims filed under New Mexico lookback lawby Gina Christian on March 6, 2026 at 11:08 pm
The Diocese of El Paso, Texas, filed for bankruptcy March 6, citing financial strain from claims related to sexual abuse alleged to have occurred decades prior. The post Diocese of El Paso declares bankruptcy to settle abuse claims filed under New Mexico lookback law first appeared on OSV News.
