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Latin Patriarchate on securing a future for Holy Land Christians
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has warned that the Christian presence in the Holy Land is going through one of the most critical moments in its 2,000-year history, calling for … Learn More
Pope prays for dead, missing following Nepal disaster
Pope Leo XIV expressed his sadness by the devastation wrought by a glacial collapse in the Nepal-China border, causing a deadly wave of floods and mudslides that killed 168 people with … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: 120 engaged couples blessed by Bishop Chau
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Office for Family Life Ministry honored the sacrament of marriage by celebrating its first-ever Mass for Engaged Couples on Aug. 23 at the Cathedral Basilica of … Learn More
Pope Leo says Mass participation cannot be passive
“Firmly rooted” in the Church’s living tradition, the liturgical reform put forth by the Second Vatican Council grew from the need for the faithful to celebrate the liturgy more “consciously … Learn More
Difficult teens? Look to St. Monica for inspiration
As my children have grown into young adults, we’ve definitely had our ups and downs. When things were tricky, I’d end up questioning my skills as a mom, and question … Learn More
New catechetical leaders receive training, advice, and support
New parish catechetical leaders (PCLs) from across the Archdiocese of Newark gathered at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center from Aug 18 – 20 for three days of training and formation. The … Learn More
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- AI in the Catholic classroom: As a new school year starts, what role does it play?
by Kimberley Heatherington on August 29, 2026 at 10:08 amAs the new school year begins, OSV News spoke with educators and thought leaders wrestling with the question of AI in the Catholic classroom. The post AI in the Catholic classroom: As a new school year starts, what role does it play? first appeared on OSV News.
- Meta $18 billion settlement over child safety raises questions about its real impactby Kimberley Heatherington on August 28, 2026 at 9:45 pm
The social media giant has not admitted wrongdoing in the settlement. The post Meta $18 billion settlement over child safety raises questions about its real impact first appeared on OSV News.
- Catholic agencies respond to Nepal floods, as U.S. bishop calls for greater international aidby Gina Christian on August 28, 2026 at 7:55 pm
A U.S. Catholic bishop is calling on the international community to step up aid after devastating torrents of water and mud raged along the Nepal-China border, killing more than 580 with over 1,900 still missing. The post Catholic agencies respond to Nepal floods, as U.S. bishop calls for greater international aid first appeared on OSV News.
- A name on the wall, a gift to a child: Polish Americans invited to turn memory into mercyby Katarzyna Szalajko on August 28, 2026 at 6:33 pm
Celebrating 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Order of Malta in Poland is inviting Polish Americans to permanently inscribe the names of their ancestors on a wall inside an iconic Kraków church to serve two purposes: memory and charity. The post A name on the wall, a gift to a child: Polish Americans invited to turn memory into mercy first appeared on OSV News.
- ‘We are stronger when we do this work together,’ says biblical scholar facing antisemitic backlashby Gina Christian on August 28, 2026 at 6:19 pm
Biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine, the first Jewish president of the Catholic Biblical Association, shares with OSV News why Jewish-Christian dialogue is key for both faiths in understanding Scripture. The post ‘We are stronger when we do this work together,’ says biblical scholar facing antisemitic backlash first appeared on OSV News.
