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Latin Patriarchate on securing a future for Holy Land Christians
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has warned that the Christian presence in the Holy Land is going through one of the most critical moments in its 2,000-year history, calling for … Learn More
Pope prays for dead, missing following Nepal disaster
Pope Leo XIV expressed his sadness by the devastation wrought by a glacial collapse in the Nepal-China border, causing a deadly wave of floods and mudslides that killed 168 people with … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: 120 engaged couples blessed by Bishop Chau
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Office for Family Life Ministry honored the sacrament of marriage by celebrating its first-ever Mass for Engaged Couples on Aug. 23 at the Cathedral Basilica of … Learn More
Pope Leo says Mass participation cannot be passive
“Firmly rooted” in the Church’s living tradition, the liturgical reform put forth by the Second Vatican Council grew from the need for the faithful to celebrate the liturgy more “consciously … Learn More
Difficult teens? Look to St. Monica for inspiration
As my children have grown into young adults, we’ve definitely had our ups and downs. When things were tricky, I’d end up questioning my skills as a mom, and question … Learn More
New catechetical leaders receive training, advice, and support
New parish catechetical leaders (PCLs) from across the Archdiocese of Newark gathered at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center from Aug 18 – 20 for three days of training and formation. The … Learn More
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- New DOJ report alleges FBI ‘took minimal corrective action’ after ‘radical traditionalist’ memo
by Kate Scanlon on August 28, 2026 at 2:01 pmThe FBI "took minimal corrective action" after a controversial leaked memo discussed "radical traditionalist" Catholics, the Department of Justice said Aug. 28. The post New DOJ report alleges FBI ‘took minimal corrective action’ after ‘radical traditionalist’ memo first appeared on OSV News.
- Cassidy takes aim at FDA mifepristone regulation, manufacturersby Kate Scanlon on August 28, 2026 at 12:39 pm
Cassidy said the Aug. 27 report was the result of an investigation into abortion pill manufacturers. The post Cassidy takes aim at FDA mifepristone regulation, manufacturers first appeared on OSV News.
- Precious in God’s eyes: Irish primate reflects on Father Flanagan’s witnessby Riley Johnson | The Catholic Voice on August 28, 2026 at 11:58 am
Father Edward Flanagan's life advocating care for troubled youth still serves as an inspiration to the world, said the primate of All Ireland. The post Precious in God’s eyes: Irish primate reflects on Father Flanagan’s witness first appeared on OSV News.
- Prayers for migrants, immigrants, refugees echo through Missouri Capitol’s rotundaby Jay Nies on August 27, 2026 at 9:12 pm
"My journey reminds me that we are all God's children and that we need one another as we walk together toward eternal life." The post Prayers for migrants, immigrants, refugees echo through Missouri Capitol’s rotunda first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo meets Europe’s richest man, who donated millions to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral in Parisby OSV News on August 27, 2026 at 8:44 pm
Ahead of the upcoming papal trip to France, Pope Leo XIV met with Bernard Arnault, the head of Louis Vuitton and Europe's richest man who contributed 200 million euros (over $233 million) toward the reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The post Pope Leo meets Europe’s richest man, who donated millions to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris first appeared on OSV News.
