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Nigeria remains key concern for religious freedom watchdog
Religious persecution predominantly affecting Christian communities in Nigeria remains a key concern for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, the commission’s new chair told OSV News in a July 24 interview. … Learn More
Campus ministries gear up for 26-27 academic year
In a few weeks, college students will return to campuses across the Archdiocese of Newark to begin fall classes. First-year and transfer students will be arriving, too, learning to navigate … Learn More
The little-known story of Catholics in Colonial America
When America’s Founding Fathers declared independence from the British crown 250 years ago, Catholicism represented a very small portion of the population — accounting for less than 2% of the … Learn More
From the Archives: Cornerstone laying at St. Thomas the Apostle, 1939
The cornerstone laying ceremony for St. Thomas the Apostle Church and School in Bloomfield took place on August 6, 1939. While the church was under construction, Mass was celebrated on … Learn More
Young people, bishops explore how faith can guide use of AI
As artificial intelligence continues to shape the way people learn, communicate, and work, young Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Newark gathered on July 15 for a conversation about how faith can help guide … Learn More
This one-second gesture defines your whole life
I make a certain mistake rather frequently. On Sundays, when I walk into church, I am easily preoccupied with final preparations for Mass. I sign myself with the Cross using … Learn More
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- Spokane bishop calls for prayers, outreach as wildfires ravage area
by Gina Christian on August 4, 2026 at 5:56 pm(OSV News) — A Washington state bishop is calling for prayer as wildfires have torched entire neighborhoods, leading to thousands of evacuations and hundreds of destroyed buildings. “As our region continues… The post Spokane bishop calls for prayers, outreach as wildfires ravage area first appeared on OSV News.
- Hidden for centuries: How newly identified St. Augustine sermons were foundby Katarzyna Szalajko on August 4, 2026 at 3:57 pm
The discovery was made in a 12th-century manuscript preserved at the diocesan library in Pelplin in northern Poland after nearly two years of research. The post Hidden for centuries: How newly identified St. Augustine sermons were found first appeared on OSV News.
- Faithful around US craft World Mission Rosaries for Archbishop Sheen’s beatificationby Mary-Catherine Kinslow / The Record on August 4, 2026 at 2:40 pm
Each rosary will be blessed before the beatification of Archbishop Sheen, and "each one will continue to be prayed long after that day is over." The post Faithful around US craft World Mission Rosaries for Archbishop Sheen’s beatification first appeared on OSV News.
- Florida AG’s threat to Catholic schools ‘clear violation’ of the First Amendment, law scholar saysby Kate Scanlon on August 3, 2026 at 9:54 pm
The AG's letter "reflects a misunderstanding of Americans' fundamental right to religious freedom and is a glaring and dangerous government overreach." The post Florida AG’s threat to Catholic schools ‘clear violation’ of the First Amendment, law scholar says first appeared on OSV News.
- Diocese of El Paso ends unaccompanied child ministry as Trump admin withholds almost $1M owedby Gina Christian on August 3, 2026 at 8:19 pm
The Diocese of El Paso has shut down its long-running legal aid ministry to unaccompanied child migrants, as the Trump administration withholds almost $1 million in funding for work already performed. The post Diocese of El Paso ends unaccompanied child ministry as Trump admin withholds almost $1M owed first appeared on OSV News.
