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Technological advancements are not rivals to faith, pope says
Progress in science and technology is not contrary to belief in God, and Christians should be actively involved in shaping that progress so that it serves human dignity and the … Learn More
13 Facts about Padre Pio to know and share
One of the most popular Catholic saints of the 20th century, St. Pio of Pietrelcina, commonly known as Padre Pio, was a Capuchin Franciscan friar, priest, and mystic. His tomb … Learn More
Pope Leo: Special Olympians ‘remind everyone of the true values of life’
Addressing a delegation from the Special Olympics, Pope Leo XIV recalled his own great fondness of sports and invited them to live holy lives following the example of St. Pier … Learn More
From the Archives: Bishop Fulton J. Sheen in Union City, 1953
Bishop Fulton J. Sheen preached a sermon at a Pontifical Mass of Thanksgiving on September 29, 1953, at St. Michael’s Monastery in Union City. The Mass welcomed Bishop Cuthbert O’Gara, … Learn More
Sights and Sounds: Grandparents as ‘theologians of mercy’
“Jesus came into a family with grandparents.” This was a realization that Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, had when he visited the Shrine of Saint-Anne-de-Beaupré in Québec … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Stewardship, Synodality, and Transformational Giving
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Next week, I will have the privilege of speaking to participants at the annual International Catholic Stewardship Conference, held in New Orleans, September … Learn More
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- Canadian Catholics stand with Jewish brethren following synagogue attack in Ontario
by The Catholic Register (Toronto, Ontario) on September 23, 2026 at 7:11 pmCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford released statements condemning the shooting in Belleville. The post Canadian Catholics stand with Jewish brethren following synagogue attack in Ontario first appeared on OSV News.
- What is the value of human progress? Pope Leo explores whys behind technology in Sept. 23 general audienceby Pope Leo XIV on September 23, 2026 at 4:48 pm
"To encounter God, the human being must not abandon his earthly occupations, but can live his vocation fully, carrying out his daily work well and sanctifying it." The post What is the value of human progress? Pope Leo explores whys behind technology in Sept. 23 general audience first appeared on OSV News.
- Vatican history commission working to preserve truth in the AI age, says new US memberby Jay Sorgi on September 23, 2026 at 4:46 pm
Philadelphia-based Francesco Cesareo, whose appointment was announced Aug. 25, is one of the newest members of the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences. The post Vatican history commission working to preserve truth in the AI age, says new US member first appeared on OSV News.
- Ahead of Lourdes visit, alleged Rupnik victims appeal to pope to end Vatican’s ‘prolonged silence’by Junno Arocho Esteves on September 23, 2026 at 3:13 pm
Calls to remove the priest’s artwork have grown, including from alleged victims who said the mosaics were a painful reminder of the abuse they suffered. The post Ahead of Lourdes visit, alleged Rupnik victims appeal to pope to end Vatican’s ‘prolonged silence’ first appeared on OSV News.
- Technological advancements are not rivals to faith, pope saysby Josephine Peterson on September 23, 2026 at 2:41 pm
Progress in science and technology is not contrary to belief in God, and Christians should be actively involved in shaping that progress so that it serves human dignity and the common good, Pope Leo XIV said. The post Technological advancements are not rivals to faith, pope says first appeared on OSV News.
