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Standing up for human dignity as Lent begins
“Lord, have mercy!” The cry echoed forty-nine times, hammering the night in a plea of two hundred voices, as Deacon Andrew Golden, who serves at Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the … Learn More
God offers us true freedom with his invitation to love, pope says
While Satan tempts humanity with the lie of gaining unlimited power, God offers the gift of true freedom that leads to real love, relationships and fulfillment, Pope Leo XIV said. … Learn More
Hundreds from across archdiocese answer Call to Continuing Conversion
Candidates from more than 120 parishes around the Archdiocese of Newark gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ, on Feb. 21 for the Rite of … Learn More
Pope renews ‘heartfelt appeal’ for ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
Pope Leo XIV has renewed his “heartfelt appeal” for an “immediate ceasefire” in Russia’s war against Ukraine and again urged dialogue “be strengthened to pave the way toward peace.” “Peace … Learn More
From the Archives: Perpetual Adoration Society, 1963
Members of the Perpetual Adoration Society pray in St. Mary’s, Elizabeth in 1963. Volunteers each scheduled an hour per week of prayer before the tabernacle, resulting in a day and … Learn More
BREAKING: Sunday’s Rite of Elections Celebrations Canceled
Due to the threat of serious weather on Sunday, February 22, 2026, the two celebrations of the Rite of Election, scheduled for Sunday afternoon at the Cathedral Basilica of the … Learn More
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- Sydney Archdiocese welcomes record numbers at Rite of Election
by Junno Arocho Esteves on February 25, 2026 at 6:00 pmThe figures represented a significant surge in growth for the region, with the number of catechumens increasing by 35% and candidates by 95% over the last year. The post Sydney Archdiocese welcomes record numbers at Rite of Election first appeared on OSV News.
- Spanish bishops clarify Pope Leo XIV’s remarks following media reportsby Junno Arocho Esteves on February 25, 2026 at 3:16 pm
"The Holy Father also encouraged us toward communion among all the members and institutions that form the Church," the bishops said. The post Spanish bishops clarify Pope Leo XIV’s remarks following media reports first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo XIV to embark on 10-day Africa tour, trips to Spain, Monacoby Courtney Mares on February 25, 2026 at 3:03 pm
The Vatican said peace and care for the poor will be central themes of the African journey, which will also bring him in the footsteps of St. Augustine. The post Pope Leo XIV to embark on 10-day Africa tour, trips to Spain, Monaco first appeared on OSV News.
- ‘Christ is my identity, my foundation,’ says Catholic player on US women’s hockey teamon February 25, 2026 at 11:00 am
"Just to be a part of something so much bigger than myself, it's so special. There's been so many emotions -- a lot of tears of joy, disbelief." The post ‘Christ is my identity, my foundation,’ says Catholic player on US women’s hockey team first appeared on OSV News.
- Trump touts immigration policy in State of the Union address as polls show growing concernby Kate Scanlon on February 25, 2026 at 5:16 am
The speech by President Trump also touched on transgender surgeries, in-vitro fertilization and the economy. The post Trump touts immigration policy in State of the Union address as polls show growing concern first appeared on OSV News.
