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Jesus is always close by, Pope Leo tells young people
Every Catholic parish needs to show that Jesus, who promises a just, true and full life, is always near, Pope Leo XIV said. “I encourage you to ensure that parish activities are … Learn More
2026 Annual Appeal seeks to help the Church’s mission flourish
In a video message introducing the 2026 Annual Appeal, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, called the effort “an invitation to carry out the successful mission of our … Learn More
From the Archives: Dominican Sisters at the Red Cross Center, 1958
Dominican Sisters of Caldwell have lunch with locals at a Red Cross donation center after giving blood in July 1958. Thirty two sisters donated blood, many of whom were studying … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Archdiocese experiencing record number of conversions
Due to inclement weather on Feb. 22, the Rite of Election liturgies scheduled at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ, were canceled. Instead, archdiocesan parishes hosted … Learn More
Pope Leo XIV prays for peace in the world in a new video
Pope Leo XIV prayed for world leaders to “abandon projects of death” in a video message released by the Vatican on March 5, calling on people around the world to … Learn More
How ‘long-suffering’ can shape us for greatness
In the modern world, slowing down is not considered a virtue. If anything, we’re speeding up. We want everything faster, easier, and more conveniently. Everything slow and inefficient must be … Learn More
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- Christians ‘most persecuted religious community in the world,’ Vatican tells UN
by Junno Arocho Esteves on March 9, 2026 at 4:57 pm"One in seven Christians is affected. Even worse, almost 5,000 Christians were killed for their faith in 2025, which equates to an average of 13 per day." The post Christians ‘most persecuted religious community in the world,’ Vatican tells UN first appeared on OSV News.
- Here’s a preview of Pope Leo XIV’s historic one-day trip to Monacoby Courtney Mares on March 9, 2026 at 4:37 pm
The one-day trip will be Pope Leo's first international journey of 2026 and only the second of his pontificate, and it carries a packed itinerary. The post Here’s a preview of Pope Leo XIV’s historic one-day trip to Monaco first appeared on OSV News.
- Catholics are urged to be cautious over new Anglican schismby Jonathan Luxmoore on March 9, 2026 at 3:12 pm
"But the Catholic Church talks to people from all denominations and faiths -- and links of friendship and joint action should continue." The post Catholics are urged to be cautious over new Anglican schism first appeared on OSV News.
- ‘Catholic Saints of America’ event celebrates America’s 250th birthdayby Katie Yoder on March 9, 2026 at 10:00 am
"Catholic Saints of America" will feature an exhibit honoring Americans who are saints or on the path to sainthood, and an opportunity to venerate their relics. The post ‘Catholic Saints of America’ event celebrates America’s 250th birthday first appeared on OSV News.
- AI literacy: A digital examen for the soulby Sister Hosea Rupprecht on March 9, 2026 at 9:00 am
Much information about AI literacy is out there, but what is the Catholic approach? Here's a short examen on our AI use. The post AI literacy: A digital examen for the soul first appeared on OSV News.
