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Sights & Sounds: Polish Apostolate honors faith, tradition, beloved saint
“May God bless our homeland, Poland, and may God bless America,” said Archbishop Janusz Stanisław Urbańczyk as he concluded his homily at the annual Mass for Poland, organized by the … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin health diagnosis
The Archdiocese of Newark announced today that Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., has been found to have a kidney mass and is scheduled to undergo surgery on Oct. 29, 2026, … Learn More
Bishops urge Census Bureau to withdraw proposed rule changes
U.S. bishops are opposing proposed Census Bureau rule changes that would determine who is counted for congressional apportionment in the 2030 census, arguing that excluding noncitizens without lawful permanent resident … Learn More
Students open their hearts to Christ during retreat weekend
“Jesus isn’t just the source and summit of this retreat. He’s meant to be the source and summit of our lives,” said Father Jim Chern, director of campus ministry for … Learn More
Why is Catholic art sometimes so gruesome?
I remember once being shown a statue of St. Bartholomew inside a church. The saint had a flowing robe elegantly wrapped around him. It seemed nice. I liked it. The … Learn More
Metuchen welcomes its sixth shepherd
The people of Metuchen were overjoyed to welcome the Most Reverend Michael Arsenio Saporito as their sixth Bishop during an installation Mass held on Oct. 22 in Sacred Heart Parish, … Learn More
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- Election cycle will influence when pope heads to US, top Vatican diplomat says
by Carol Glatz on October 28, 2026 at 7:00 pm"Obviously a visit to the United States is very likely, I would say, in the not-too-distant future," said Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, the Vatican's secretary for relations with states and international organizations, at the foreign press club in Rome Oct. 27. The post Election cycle will influence when pope heads to US, top Vatican diplomat says first appeared on OSV News.
- Spain and its Church in shock, grief after high-speed train collision leaves dozens deadby OSV News on October 28, 2026 at 6:26 pm
Bishops, dioceses and religious congregations asked for comfort and strength for those affected after two high speed trains collided, killing at least 68. The post Spain and its Church in shock, grief after high-speed train collision leaves dozens dead first appeared on OSV News.
- Catholics must engage with modern culture, not reject it, pope saysby Josephine Peterson on October 28, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Catholics must not live their faith in opposition or "hostility" toward modern culture, Pope Leo XIV said during his general audience, emphasizing that integrating faith and culture is essential to living out the Christian vocation and sharing the Gospel with others. The post Catholics must engage with modern culture, not reject it, pope says first appeared on OSV News.
- Massachusetts pro-life activist’s sainthood cause suspendedby Gina Christian on October 28, 2026 at 5:17 pm
Amid cancer treatment, Pakaluk tended to her family while continuing her parish ministry and pro-life activism. She died Sept. 23, 1998. The post Massachusetts pro-life activist’s sainthood cause suspended first appeared on OSV News.
- Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given October 28, 2026by Pope Leo XIV on October 28, 2026 at 4:00 pm
The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given Oct. 28 in St. Peter’s Square. The post Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given October 28, 2026 first appeared on OSV News.
