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From the Archives: Honoring St. Lorenzo Ruiz, 1996
Parishioners of St. Joseph’s Church in Jersey City process with a statue of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila, the first Filipino martyr and saint, during a Mass for the statue’s … Learn More
Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV announced that he will undergo surgery after doctors discovered a nodule, or lump, in his lungs. Speaking to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square Oct. 11, during … Learn More
Italian Apostolate shares its ‘unique witness’ at annual Mass
The Italian Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Newark turned out in record numbers for the annual Mass celebrating their faith and heritage at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: 175 years of faith at Saint John’s in Orange
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, celebrated a bilingual Mass on Oct. 4 marking the 175th anniversary of Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Orange, NJ. The Mass … Learn More
Hispanic Heritage Mass rooted in cherished traditions, ‘unwavering faith’
“The story of the Hispanic community in this archdiocese is, to a great extent, a story of change, pilgrimage, and migration,” Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., said at this year’s … Learn More
Pope opens bishops’ meeting calling attention to ‘fragility of families’
Pope Leo XIV opened a Vatican meeting of the world’s bishops’ conference presidents and the heads of Eastern Catholic churches marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia on Oct. 7, … Learn More
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- Archbishop Broglio denounces ‘public spectacle’ of Hasan execution, obliges Catholic recusal
by OSV News on October 12, 2026 at 7:07 pm"I oblige any Catholics assigned to the firing squad to request to be excused from this action contrary to the teaching of the Church," Archbishop Broglio said. The post Archbishop Broglio denounces ‘public spectacle’ of Hasan execution, obliges Catholic recusal first appeared on OSV News.
- Washington Letter: Pentagon plan to livestream execution met with widespread condemnation
by Kate Scanlon on October 12, 2026 at 6:28 pmWASHINGTON (OSV News) — A plan by Pentagon officials to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad in December has been met with mounting… The post Washington Letter: Pentagon plan to livestream execution met with widespread condemnation first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo to be hospitalized Oct. 13 ahead of lung surgery, public appearances canceled
by Courtney Mares on October 12, 2026 at 2:48 pmThe Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Oct. 13 before undergoing lung surgery, prompting the cancellation of several public appearances and meetings for the coming week. The post Pope Leo to be hospitalized Oct. 13 ahead of lung surgery, public appearances canceled first appeared on OSV News.
- World, religious leaders unite in prayer for Pope Leo, praising his ‘profound serenity and transparency’
by Junno Arocho Esteves on October 12, 2026 at 1:24 pmProminent political and religious leaders from around the world expressed well wishes and prayers for Pope Leo XIV after he announced he would undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule. The post World, religious leaders unite in prayer for Pope Leo, praising his ‘profound serenity and transparency’ first appeared on OSV News.
- Bishops, clergy, religious and faithful offer prayers for Pope Leo ahead of lung surgery
by Gina Christian on October 11, 2026 at 7:36 pmAfter Pope Leo XIV announced his upcoming surgery to remove a lung nodule, Catholic bishops, clergy, religious and faithful in the U.S. offered up prayers. The post Bishops, clergy, religious and faithful offer prayers for Pope Leo ahead of lung surgery first appeared on OSV News.
