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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
Counter lies of hatred, power, with Catholic culture of love, pope says
The Catholic vision and culture of love and mercy must overcome the false narratives that create enemies and convince people and nations to “re-arm” in a “culture of power,” Pope Leo XIV … Learn More
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- Dolly Parton’s life of faith
by Kurt Jensen on August 27, 2026 at 5:56 pmDolly Parton -- who died at 80 from cancer on Aug. 25 at her home in Nashville, Tennessee -- spent a lifetime comfortably steeped in biblical teaching. And her faith found expression in concrete ways that benefited millions around the world. The post Dolly Parton’s life of faith first appeared on OSV News.
- Pilgrims turn to ‘red dirt Catholic’ martyr as Blessed Stanley Rother story gets wide releaseby Tony Gutiérrez on August 27, 2026 at 5:05 pm
Pilgrims honor Blessed Stanley Rother, Oklahoma's "red dirt Catholic" martyr, whose faith, service in Guatemala and sacrifice continue inspiring Catholics today. The post Pilgrims turn to ‘red dirt Catholic’ martyr as Blessed Stanley Rother story gets wide release first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope prays for dead, missing following catastrophic mudslides, floods in Nepalby Junno Arocho Esteves on August 27, 2026 at 2:34 pm
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 hundreds more feared dead. The post Pope prays for dead, missing following catastrophic mudslides, floods in Nepal first appeared on OSV News.
- Court acquits man who assaulted French nun in Jerusalemby Junno Arocho Esteves on August 27, 2026 at 2:20 pm
The suspect indicted in the attack on a French nun working in Jerusalem as a researcher was acquitted by a Jerusalem court on the grounds that he was mentally ill. The post Court acquits man who assaulted French nun in Jerusalem first appeared on OSV News.
- Judge temporarily blocks Illinois assisted suicide law; plaintiffs feel ‘relief, gratitude for now’by Simone Orendain on August 27, 2026 at 12:52 pm
The judge's order is in place pending the result of two cases under appeal in the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, NIFLA v. Treto and Schroeder v. Treto. The post Judge temporarily blocks Illinois assisted suicide law; plaintiffs feel ‘relief, gratitude for now’ first appeared on OSV News.
