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13 Facts about Padre Pio to know and share
One of the most popular Catholic saints of the 20th century, St. Pio of Pietrelcina, commonly known as Padre Pio, was a Capuchin Franciscan friar, priest, and mystic. His tomb … Learn More
Pope Leo: Special Olympians ‘remind everyone of the true values of life’
Addressing a delegation from the Special Olympics, Pope Leo XIV recalled his own great fondness of sports and invited them to live holy lives following the example of St. Pier … Learn More
From the Archives: Bishop Fulton J. Sheen in Union City, 1953
Bishop Fulton J. Sheen preached a sermon at a Pontifical Mass of Thanksgiving on September 29, 1953, at St. Michael’s Monastery in Union City. The Mass welcomed Bishop Cuthbert O’Gara, … Learn More
Sights and Sounds: Grandparents as ‘theologians of mercy’
“Jesus came into a family with grandparents.” This was a realization that Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, had when he visited the Shrine of Saint-Anne-de-Beaupré in Québec … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Stewardship, Synodality, and Transformational Giving
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Next week, I will have the privilege of speaking to participants at the annual International Catholic Stewardship Conference, held in New Orleans, September … Learn More
Celebrating 100 years of the Madonna Dei Martiri in Hoboken
The 100th anniversary of the feast of the Madonna Dei Martiri (Our Lady of the Martyrs) was observed on Sept. 12 during a joyous Mass at St. Francis’ Parish in … Learn More
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- Experts: Henri Nouwen, who died in 1996, ‘remains deeply relevant’ for his ‘relational’ spirituality
by Gina Christian on September 22, 2026 at 7:22 pmFather Nouwen blended personal spirituality with psychological studies, contemplation, dialogue, missionary experience and pastoral closeness to others. The post Experts: Henri Nouwen, who died in 1996, ‘remains deeply relevant’ for his ‘relational’ spirituality first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope, other world faith leaders urged to save starving Ukrainian victims of Russian blockadeby Gina Christian on September 22, 2026 at 7:02 pm
Religious leaders expressed gratitude for prayers "for an end to Russia’s armed aggression and the coming of a just and lasting peace for Ukraine and Europe." The post Pope, other world faith leaders urged to save starving Ukrainian victims of Russian blockade first appeared on OSV News.
- Trump tells UN he may opt to ‘annihilate’ Iran, will rebrand AI ‘superintelligence’by Kate Scanlon on September 22, 2026 at 6:38 pm
President Donald Trump said in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly that he may decide to make a deal with Iran or "annihilate the Islamic Republic." The post Trump tells UN he may opt to ‘annihilate’ Iran, will rebrand AI ‘superintelligence’ first appeared on OSV News.
- Cardinal Tagle encourages faithful to adopt Archbishop Sheen’s virtues as beatification nearsby Maria Wiering on September 22, 2026 at 6:23 pm
The grace of the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen comes with corresponding responsibility for Catholics in his home diocese of Peoria, Illinois, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle told Catholics there during Mass Sept. 22. The post Cardinal Tagle encourages faithful to adopt Archbishop Sheen’s virtues as beatification nears first appeared on OSV News.
- Church in Congo mourns 27 children killed in tragic fire of 2 schoolson September 22, 2026 at 4:10 pm
"Through the services of both the diocesan and national Caritas organizations, the Church is doing its utmost to stand by these bereaved families." The post Church in Congo mourns 27 children killed in tragic fire of 2 schools first appeared on OSV News.
