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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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- Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Aug. 30, 2026
by Pope Leo XIV on August 30, 2026 at 4:07 pm(OSV News) — The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Aug. 30, 2026, at Piazza della Libertà in Castel Gandolfo. Dear brothers and sisters,… The post Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Aug. 30, 2026 first appeared on OSV News.
- Never let injustice, evil in the world corrupt your heart, pope tells faithfulby Catholic News Service on August 29, 2026 at 7:53 pm
Whatever the injustice or injury, do not revert to hatred or violence, Pope Leo XIV told the faithful, because only love, hope, forgiveness and respect will protect and promote human dignity. The post Never let injustice, evil in the world corrupt your heart, pope tells faithful first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo grants Eastern Synods the faculty to remove patriarchsby Vatican News on August 29, 2026 at 2:59 pm
An apostolic letter in the form of a motu proprio by Pope Leo XIV, "Mutua concordia," published Aug. 29, amends Canons 106 and 126 of the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches and grants the Synod of Bishops the power, through "an orderly procedure," to remove a patriarch from office should their relationship be irreparably compromised for serious reasons. The post Pope Leo grants Eastern Synods the faculty to remove patriarchs first appeared on OSV News.
- 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 am
As 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.
