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Sights & Sounds: Meeting Jesus in First Holy Communion
Over the past two months, children across the Archdiocese of Newark celebrated a special moment in their lives when they received their First Holy Communion at their local parishes. In … Learn More
Saint Paul VI still has much to say to us
May 29, the feast of Saint Paul VI, is an appropriate time to reflect not just on the impact of his pontificate on the Catholic Church, but on three aspects … Learn More
New project documents rich history of Newark Archdiocese (Photos)
In 2028, the Archdiocese of Newark will celebrate its 175th anniversary. Created by Pope Pius IX in 1853, the diocese was elevated to the rank of metropolitan see in 1937 … Learn More
Memorial Day services witness to promise of the Resurrection
On May 25, amid overcast skies, worshippers arrived at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington, NJ, to remember fallen heroes at a liturgy celebrated by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., … Learn More
Pope Leo calls for ‘openness’ to Church reform that respects tradition
Amid renewed tensions between the Vatican and traditionalist Catholics over the teachings of the Second Vatican Council, Pope Leo XIV defended Church reform as a legitimate process that adapts to current needs … Learn More
Be witnesses of Christ, Cardinal Tobin tells new priests (Photos)
“Stay close to Jesus and let your hearts be shaped by his compassion,” Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, advised the eight men he ordained as priests on … Learn More
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- Knights of Peter Claver express ‘full support’ for Pope Leo slavery apology
by Gina Christian on May 29, 2026 at 5:35 pm"It is impossible not to feel deep sorrow when contemplating the immense suffering and humiliation endured by so many," Pope Leo XIV said. The post Knights of Peter Claver express ‘full support’ for Pope Leo slavery apology first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo XIV heads to Spain, ‘a missionary nation’ he knows by heartby Ines San Martin on May 29, 2026 at 4:53 pm
The national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Spain believes Pope Leo's appreciation for Spain's missionary history is not rooted in nostalgia. The post Pope Leo XIV heads to Spain, ‘a missionary nation’ he knows by heart first appeared on OSV News.
- National Eucharistic Pilgrimage commemorates Catholic history along South Atlantic coastby Maria Wiering on May 29, 2026 at 4:00 pm
After a Pentecost launch, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage is marking its first full weekend with events in the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina. The post National Eucharistic Pilgrimage commemorates Catholic history along South Atlantic coast first appeared on OSV News.
- US bishops’ child protection report shows ‘historic milestone,’ but flags warning signsby Gina Christian on May 29, 2026 at 3:50 pm
An annual report from the nation's Catholic bishops shows that more than 1,000 allegations of child sexual abuse were reported in U.S. dioceses during the 2025 fiscal year, with just over 2% involving individuals who were minors in that period. The post US bishops’ child protection report shows ‘historic milestone,’ but flags warning signs first appeared on OSV News.
- Church aid leader: Lebanese Christians don’t want mere survival, they want to ‘truly live’by Katarzyna Szalajko on May 29, 2026 at 1:52 pm
"Christians stay and live in a kind of constant siege," with many refusing to leave because they fear departure would mean permanent exile. The post Church aid leader: Lebanese Christians don’t want mere survival, they want to ‘truly live’ first appeared on OSV News.
