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Sights & Sounds: Parishes rejoice in the Resurrection
Beginning with the Easter Vigil after sundown on April 4, parishes across the Archdiocese of Newark celebrated the resurrection of Jesus with great joy. Paschal candles were lit, and the … Learn More
Artemis II prompts look at Church’s longtime fascination with space
On Easter Monday, April 6, NASA’s Artemis II mission — the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years — reached its pinnacle as it flew past the far … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Peace through repentance and forgiveness of sins
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Peace be with you! When the risen Jesus appeared to his disciples, he bestowed on them the gift of his peace. He also … Learn More
8 Tips to help keep your kids safe online
Keeping kids safe is a responsibility that everyone shares, but the first level of protection begins at home. The presence of tech in your home means that child predators have … Learn More
Pope, pressing for peace, to hold prayer vigil on April 11
On April 8, Pope Leo XIV welcomed the newly announced ceasefire in the Middle East on as “a sign of genuine hope” after what he described as “hours of extreme … Learn More
Two saints and the origins of Divine Mercy Sunday
On April 30, 2000, Pope John Paul II canonized Maria Faustina Kowalska and declared the second Sunday of Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday. This year, we celebrate the feast on … Learn More
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- Like the promise of Easter, new baseball season offers chance to begin again
by John Knebels on April 11, 2026 at 10:00 amAs the late player-manager Leo Durocher once said, "Baseball is like church. Many attend, few understand." The post Like the promise of Easter, new baseball season offers chance to begin again first appeared on OSV News.
- Bioethics of the brain: A conversation with a Catholic neurosurgeonby Charlie Camosy on April 11, 2026 at 9:00 am
How can rapid advancements in medical technology, questions about the criteria for brain death and the rise of transhumanism be considered within a Catholic framework? The post Bioethics of the brain: A conversation with a Catholic neurosurgeon first appeared on OSV News.
- Washington Roundup: Iran war powers bid fails; 1st ‘Take It Down’ conviction; Vance stumps for Orbánby Kate Scanlon on April 10, 2026 at 9:41 pm
House Republicans blocked a measure to limit Trump's war-making ability in Iran; Vice President JD Vance travelled to Hungary to support Viktor Orbán; and more. The post Washington Roundup: Iran war powers bid fails; 1st ‘Take It Down’ conviction; Vance stumps for Orbán first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo’s Africa trip will be his longest trip yetby Courtney Mares on April 10, 2026 at 8:54 pm
A Vatican spokesman described the ambitious trip as "one of the longest stretches of time that the pope has been outside the Vatican." The post Pope Leo’s Africa trip will be his longest trip yet first appeared on OSV News.
- Latest Planned Parenthood report: abortions and taxpayer funding up, cancer screenings downby Kate Scanlon on April 10, 2026 at 8:29 pm
Planned Parenthood's new 2024-2025 annual report showed an increase in abortions from its previous report, while also showing an increase in government funding. The post Latest Planned Parenthood report: abortions and taxpayer funding up, cancer screenings down first appeared on OSV News.
