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Sights & Sounds: The Mercy House honors moms
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House honored mothers in need by distributing approximately 350 gift bags filled with toiletries, perfume, hair accessories, sweets, and other items during its annual Mother’s … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Two Popes, One in Christ
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Today, May 8, is the one-year anniversary of the election of our Holy Father Pope Leo XIV. Just 12 months ago, the Holy … Learn More
Pope Leo XIV’s first-year through an Augustinian perspective
One of the first things Pope Leo XIV said from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica upon his election May 8, 2025, was “I am a son of St. Augustine, … Learn More
Marriage celebrated as ‘gift to the Church’ at Anniversary Mass
What is the key to a successful, long-lasting marriage? According to Timothy and Mary O’Shea, who are celebrating 60 years of married life, it is patience and prayer. “Pray the … Learn More
Pope John Paul II on the beauty of spiritual motherhood
While many women experience the joy of physical motherhood, either through pregnancy or adoption, not all have the opportunity. In fact, many married women struggle with the inability to have … Learn More
6 times that Mary appeared to the faithful
Even though God has already “said everything” through Jesus Christ, as the Church teaches, some Christians throughout the centuries have attested that they have seen or heard Jesus, the angels, … Learn More
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- 12 saints who were also mothers
by OSV News on May 9, 2026 at 10:00 amThere are dozens of Catholic mothers whom the Church has canonized for their faith, charity and holy virtues. The post 12 saints who were also mothers first appeared on OSV News.
- Can intelligent extraterrestrial life exist? Here’s what Catholic thinkers have to sayby Maria Wiering on May 8, 2026 at 10:31 pm
The U.S. is disclosing alleged encounters with "unidentified anomalous phenomena," or UAPs; but the existence of extraterrestrial life is not new for Catholics. The post Can intelligent extraterrestrial life exist? Here’s what Catholic thinkers have to say first appeared on OSV News.
- California governor announces free diaper program for newborns, a first in USby Kate Scanlon on May 8, 2026 at 8:57 pm
(OSV News) — Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., announced May 8 a first-in-the-nation program to provide 400 free diapers to every newborn in the state. California, he said, will partner with Baby2Baby,… The post California governor announces free diaper program for newborns, a first in US first appeared on OSV News.
- Washington Roundup: Louisiana asks court to stop abortion pill by mail; Trump pitches border policiesby Kate Scanlon on May 8, 2026 at 8:35 pm
The same week, Chief Justice John Roberts lamented public perception of the high court as "political actors." The post Washington Roundup: Louisiana asks court to stop abortion pill by mail; Trump pitches border policies first appeared on OSV News.
- Catholic health centers respond to massive measles outbreak in Bangladeshby Stephan Uttom Rozario on May 8, 2026 at 4:47 pm
Amid the outbreak, Catholic charities and health centers run by Catholic nuns are providing healthcare and health awareness in cities and remote areas. The post Catholic health centers respond to massive measles outbreak in Bangladesh first appeared on OSV News.
