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Sights & Sounds: Fall fun as school year kicks into full gear
The school year has kicked into full gear and Catholic schools around the Archdiocese of Newark are once again fertile ground for learning. In addition to their traditional studies in … Learn More
Pope Leo needs ‘no further treatment’ following lung cancer surgery
Doctors have confirmed Pope Leo XIV needs “no further treatment” following his Oct. 13 surgery for lung cancer. In an Oct. 21 message, the Holy See Press Office announced that … Learn More
Archdiocese thanks, bids farewell to Bishop Saporito
“I may be leaving Newark, but Newark will never leave me,” said Auxiliary Bishop Michael A. Saporito as he said goodbye to the people of the Archdiocese of Newark less … Learn More
Auxiliary bishops of Newark congratulate Bishop Saporito
On Oct. 22, Auxiliary Bishop Michael A. Saporito will be installed as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Metuchen at the Church of the Sacred Heart in South Plainfield, … Learn More
Protecting marriage more urgent than ever, pope says
Marriage requires more than physical attraction, Pope Leo XIV said in his first weekly general audience since undergoing lung cancer surgery, emphasizing that authentic love involves mutual self-giving, fidelity and … Learn More
Pope Leo urges Ukraine-Russia humanitarian cooperation
Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing hope that Ukraine and Russia will cooperate on humanitarian aid and evacuations for civilians in the southern Ukrainian … Learn More
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- Jordan reels after terrorist attack on church, King vows ‘harshest retaliation’
by Dale Gavlak on October 24, 2026 at 2:10 pmJordanians of all persuasions are reeling the day after terrorist attack on Church. The post Jordan reels after terrorist attack on church, King vows ‘harshest retaliation’ first appeared on OSV News.
- Scandinavian Catholics debate how to handle new wave of conversionsby Jonathan Luxmoore on October 24, 2026 at 10:00 am
As the northern winter approaches, Scandinavia's Catholic Church is witnessing unprecedented growth, with more people turning to the faith in reaction to the region's highly secularized culture. The post Scandinavian Catholics debate how to handle new wave of conversions first appeared on OSV News.
- Our Lady of Guadalupe apparitions are ‘true origin story’ for US, the Americas, LA archbishop saysby Pablo Kay on October 23, 2026 at 10:14 pm
Archbishop Gomez believes the coming 500th anniversary of the Guadalupe apparitions offers "many graces and spiritual opportunities" for Catholics. The post Our Lady of Guadalupe apparitions are ‘true origin story’ for US, the Americas, LA archbishop says first appeared on OSV News.
- Why do some priests leave ministry? New study aims to find outby Gina Christian on October 23, 2026 at 8:54 pm
(OSV News) — A new study has been launched by The Catholic University of America to explore why some priests choose to exit their ministry within a few years of… The post Why do some priests leave ministry? New study aims to find out first appeared on OSV News.
- Court allows multifaith challenge of Trump administration policy to permit ICE arrests at churchesby Kate Scanlon on October 23, 2026 at 7:36 pm
"It is an important victory for the millions of people of faith represented by the 27 Jewish and Christian denominations and organizations." The post Court allows multifaith challenge of Trump administration policy to permit ICE arrests at churches first appeared on OSV News.
