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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
Pope calls for end to West Bank violence, pursuit of two-state solution
Warning against increased violence in the West Bank, Pope Leo XIV urged world leaders to decisively pursue an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel. “I renew my appeal for an end … Learn More
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- Colombia: Bogotá archdiocese launches ‘spiritual first aid’ mission to quake-hit cities
by Junno Arocho Esteves on August 20, 2026 at 2:37 pmDozens 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.
- Is it ever acceptable to say something other than ‘amen’ when receiving Communion?by Jenna Marie Cooper on August 20, 2026 at 1:20 pm
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal -- the "instruction book" for how Mass is to be celebrated -- does give direction on what to say when receiving Communion. The post Is it ever acceptable to say something other than ‘amen’ when receiving Communion? first appeared on OSV News.
- Come to the Water: Eucharist boat procession along the Bayou Teche celebrates faith, historyby Jaymie Stuart Wolfe on August 20, 2026 at 10:00 am
The single-day, 40-mile procession on water honored both the 250th anniversary of American Independence and the 261st anniversary of Catholicism in the region. The post Come to the Water: Eucharist boat procession along the Bayou Teche celebrates faith, history first appeared on OSV News.
- Look to the teenagersby Laura Kelly Fanucci on August 19, 2026 at 7:46 pm
A reflection on the lessons we can learn from teenagers. The post Look to the teenagers first appeared on OSV News.
- Why some Catholic schools are going low-tech in the age of AIby Zoey Maraist on August 19, 2026 at 6:01 pm
As more studies show the harms of heavy tech use, some schools are starting to pull back their 1:1 device programs The post Why some Catholic schools are going low-tech in the age of AI first appeared on OSV News.
