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‘The Church notices,’ youth ministry leaders told at appreciation dinner
On Oct. 6, the Archdiocese of Newark’s Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry (OYM) hosted around 50 youth ministry leaders at the St. John Paul II Retreat Center in … Learn More
Bishops conclude Vatican family meeting as Pope Leo recovers
The Vatican meeting of the world’s bishops’ conference presidents and the heads of Eastern Catholic churches marking the 10th anniversary of “Amoris Laetitia” concluded on the evening of Oct. 14 … Learn More
Pope Leo: World Mission Sunday has ‘borne fruit in my own life’
The aim of World Mission Sunday (Oct. 18), established 100 years ago by Pope Pius XI, has “borne fruit in my own life,” said Pope Leo XIV. The pope reflected … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Embracing creation in the Year of St. Francis
The Year of St. Francis continues as the Church marks 800 years since the death of “Il Poverello” (The Little Poor One). As is traditional in the days around his … Learn More
UDDATE: Pope Leo XIV’s surgery reveals lung cancer
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer following a 90-minute surgery on Oct. 13 during which surgeons removed the lower lobe of the pope’s right lung. Dr. Stefano … Learn More
A joyful celebration of Filipino faith at the Cathedral Basilica
The Filipino Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Newark gathered in faith, joy, and thanksgiving on Oct. 4 for its annual “Filipino Heroes of Faith” celebration. The special Mass honored Saint … Learn More
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- What’s next after Pope Leo lung cancer diagnosis? Medical experts explain possible steps
by Gina Christian on October 15, 2026 at 6:22 pmFollowing Pope Leo XIV's Oct. 13 diagnosis of lung cancer, OSV News spoke with several medical experts about its prevalence, likely treatments and outcomes. The post What’s next after Pope Leo lung cancer diagnosis? Medical experts explain possible steps first appeared on OSV News.
- Georgia martyrs and the American missionary spiritby Father Anthony D. Andreassi on October 15, 2026 at 5:58 pm
The story of the Georgia Martyrs offers a powerful early example of the missionary spirit on American soil. The post Georgia martyrs and the American missionary spirit first appeared on OSV News.
- America must remain a place of refuge for those fleeing persecutionby Bishop Brendan J. Cahill on October 15, 2026 at 5:41 pm
It is very important to recognize that refugee resettlement is a lawful humanitarian pathway established specifically for people who have fled, or have a well-founded fear of, persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group. The post America must remain a place of refuge for those fleeing persecution first appeared on OSV News.
- Bishops across Latin America urge prayers for Pope Leo as trip hangs in the balanceby David Agren on October 15, 2026 at 5:14 pm
On Oct. 14, the Archdiocese of Lima postponed a session of preparations for the papal trip to the Peruvian capital and instead called for a day of prayer. The post Bishops across Latin America urge prayers for Pope Leo as trip hangs in the balance first appeared on OSV News.
- In hospital, Pope Leo’s tests show ‘good recovery of the operated lung,’ doctors sayby Courtney Mares on October 15, 2026 at 4:11 pm
The Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo had concelebrated a Mass in the hospital chapel on the 10th floor Oct. 14, the day after his surgery. The post In hospital, Pope Leo’s tests show ‘good recovery of the operated lung,’ doctors say first appeared on OSV News.
