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7th grader brings unique story to essay about priesthood
Dominic Auricchio was four when he said he heard God’s voice in a dream telling him to become a priest. The now-13-year-old does not remember the dream too well, but … Learn More
NFP Awareness Week highlights timeless truths, creative approaches
When the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops first considered holding an annual educational campaign on natural family planning, there was some debate over the best timing for it. Ultimately, the … Learn More
Pope: God’s kingdom grows in the ‘little things of daily life’
Catholics from every inhabited continent gathered in Castel Gandolfo on July 19 as Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer from the papal summer palace in the small Italian hill … Learn More
From the Archives: Summer Session at Caldwell College, 1952
Sisters of St. Dominic of Caldwell and Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace attend a summer session at Caldwell College in July 1952. The sisters studied many subjects, including theology, … Learn More
NJ participants ‘deeply touched’ by Outreach Conference for LGBTQ Catholics
“It was a sacred space where all were truly seen and welcomed for who they are — fearfully, wonderfully made children of God,” said Barbara Maddox about the Outreach 2026 … Learn More
Church needs simpler, better ways to explain synodality, some bishops say
Hesitation and resistance to the Church’s synodal journey can be addressed with clearer explanations, better training and more hands-on experience of what synodality is, bishops representing North America said. “A very clear … Learn More
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- After attorney pressed for transparency, Vatican answers rumors of Rupnik’s alleged acquittal
by Paulina Guzik on July 22, 2026 at 3:23 pm(OSV News) — The Vatican has pushed back against reports that former Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik has been acquitted in his Vatican criminal trial. In a July 22 statement, the Vatican… The post After attorney pressed for transparency, Vatican answers rumors of Rupnik’s alleged acquittal first appeared on OSV News.
- Bob Dylan makes me want to be 80. Or even 85.by Elizabeth Scalia on July 22, 2026 at 2:35 pm
Lessons from Bob Dylan's reflection on turning 80. The post Bob Dylan makes me want to be 80. Or even 85. first appeared on OSV News.
- CRS receives State Department funds to ‘significantly expand’ humanitarian aid to Cubaby Gina Christian on July 21, 2026 at 9:20 pm
Funding will enable CRS to partner with Caritas Cuba to provide "emergency food and hygiene supplies to nearly 200,000 households, or more than half a million people," across Cuba. The post CRS receives State Department funds to ‘significantly expand’ humanitarian aid to Cuba first appeared on OSV News.
- ‘Misa Azteca’ at LA cathedral mixes Catholic faith with Mexico’s Indigenous cultureby OSV News on July 21, 2026 at 9:17 pm
"Misa Azteca," a performance of music and dance, combines elements of the Catholic Mass with Nahua poetry, Indigenous instruments and a contemporary orchestra. The post ‘Misa Azteca’ at LA cathedral mixes Catholic faith with Mexico’s Indigenous culture first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo quotes Bob Dylan song in book foreword calling for nuclear disarmamentby Courtney Mares on July 21, 2026 at 9:04 pm
The pope made the remarks in a foreword published July 21 for a forthcoming book, "Disarmed and Disarming: Peace Is a Gift," which the Vatican Publishing House says will soon be released in English. The post Pope Leo quotes Bob Dylan song in book foreword calling for nuclear disarmament first appeared on OSV News.
