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Cardinal Tobin: In the One Christ, we are one
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, On Sunday, July 26, 2026, in his final Angelus Message given while vacationing at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo (see selection below), Pope … Learn More
SFIC Sends 14 Students to Summer STEM Camps
The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC) celebrated the 30th anniversary of its annual Space Camp scholarships by sending six students who excel in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) … Learn More
Why do Catholics refer to the Virgin Mary as Queen?
The Blessed Virgin Mary is repeatedly referred to in the Catholic Church as “Queen,” and often called the “Queen of Heaven and Earth.” There is even a Feast of the … Learn More
Leo XIV: Preserve the Church’s musical heritage
Pope Leo XIV has highlighted the importance of sacred music in the liturgy, calling for the Church’s musical heritage to be preserved while fostering healthy inculturation of local traditions. “For … Learn More
How is Catholic Communion bread made?
The Second Vatican Council referred to the Eucharist as “the source and summit of the Christian life,” St. Augustine referred to it as “a Divine storehouse filled with every virtue,” … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Cardinal Tobin visits CYO Summer Camp
It is a long summer tradition in the Archdiocese of Newark — from across the archdiocese kids gather to enjoy fun and sun in a faith-filled setting. On Aug. 14, … Learn More
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- Faith and vocation, Peter’s and ours
by Father Joshua J. Whitfield on August 21, 2026 at 9:00 amOne can't merely do research or rationally read oneself into believing; reading, reasoning and research are indeed important, but the seeking person needs more. The post Faith and vocation, Peter’s and ours first appeared on OSV News.
- Confession must include desire for reconciliation for clergy-penitent privilege, AZ court saysby Tony Gutiérrez on August 20, 2026 at 8:43 pm
Although the specific case did not involve Catholic clergy, the precedent could impact how courts view priest-penitent privilege in the future. The post Confession must include desire for reconciliation for clergy-penitent privilege, AZ court says first appeared on OSV News.
- ‘Prayer is our number one weapon’ against Russian aggression, says papal nuncio to Ukraineby Gina Christian on August 20, 2026 at 7:28 pm
"We need to pray and to explain to our brothers and sisters that we need to keep our hope. And our hope is Jesus, not this life." The post ‘Prayer is our number one weapon’ against Russian aggression, says papal nuncio to Ukraine first appeared on OSV News.
- Conversion of heart needed to end wars, heal Earth, pope saysby Junno Arocho Esteves on August 20, 2026 at 3:59 pm
Pope Leo addresses violence, injustice and environmental damage in his message for the 2026 World Day of Prayer for Creation. The post Conversion of heart needed to end wars, heal Earth, pope says first appeared on OSV News.
- Colombia: Bogotá archdiocese launches ‘spiritual first aid’ mission to quake-hit citiesby Junno Arocho Esteves on August 20, 2026 at 2:37 pm
Dozens of clergy from the Archdiocese of Bogotá embarked on a five-day pastoral mission to cities in Colombia devastated by the Aug. 10 earthquake. The post Colombia: Bogotá archdiocese launches ‘spiritual first aid’ mission to quake-hit cities first appeared on OSV News.
