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Sights & Sounds: Meeting Jesus in First Holy Communion
Over the past two months, children across the Archdiocese of Newark celebrated a special moment in their lives when they received their First Holy Communion at their local parishes. In … Learn More
Saint Paul VI still has much to say to us
May 29, the feast of Saint Paul VI, is an appropriate time to reflect not just on the impact of his pontificate on the Catholic Church, but on three aspects … Learn More
New project documents rich history of Newark Archdiocese (Photos)
In 2028, the Archdiocese of Newark will celebrate its 175th anniversary. Created by Pope Pius IX in 1853, the diocese was elevated to the rank of metropolitan see in 1937 … Learn More
Memorial Day services witness to promise of the Resurrection
On May 25, amid overcast skies, worshippers arrived at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington, NJ, to remember fallen heroes at a liturgy celebrated by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., … Learn More
Pope Leo calls for ‘openness’ to Church reform that respects tradition
Amid renewed tensions between the Vatican and traditionalist Catholics over the teachings of the Second Vatican Council, Pope Leo XIV defended Church reform as a legitimate process that adapts to current needs … Learn More
Be witnesses of Christ, Cardinal Tobin tells new priests (Photos)
“Stay close to Jesus and let your hearts be shaped by his compassion,” Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, advised the eight men he ordained as priests on … Learn More
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- Can Catholics as consumers drive a better AI future?
by Courtney Mares on May 30, 2026 at 10:00 amAs a small group of tech companies race to dominate the artificial intelligence era, much of the world has been left wondering whether ordinary people have any voice in the AI future that is being built. The post Can Catholics as consumers drive a better AI future? first appeared on OSV News.
- The Breadwinnerby John Mulderig on May 30, 2026 at 8:00 am
Nate Bargatze, best known for his stand-up work, co-wrote and stars in the domestic comedy "The Breadwinner." The post The Breadwinner first appeared on OSV News.
- Catholic priest found guilty of sexually abusing women under his spiritual care in Texasby Gina Christian on May 30, 2026 at 1:21 am
The case against Father Anthony Odiong has been extensively covered since 2023 by investigative journalist Ramon Antonio Vargas for The Guardian. The post Catholic priest found guilty of sexually abusing women under his spiritual care in Texas first appeared on OSV News.
- Washington Roundup: Policymakers’ reaction to pope’s AI encyclical, new trial for death-row inmateby Kate Scanlon on May 29, 2026 at 11:08 pm
Pope Leo: The development of AI technology must be accompanied by safeguards to protect human dignity, as it is "threatened by new forms of dehumanization." The post Washington Roundup: Policymakers’ reaction to pope’s AI encyclical, new trial for death-row inmate first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo XIV rushes to aid elderly priest who collapsed in St. Peter’s Squareby Vatican News on May 29, 2026 at 6:43 pm
81-year-old Father Diego Semeraro, from the southern Italian region of Puglia, felt faint due to the strong heat in Rome on the day of the audience. The post Pope Leo XIV rushes to aid elderly priest who collapsed in St. Peter’s Square first appeared on OSV News.
