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What does transfiguration mean in the Bible?
The Catholic Church uses a number of complex words to denote specific teachings as well as events that happened in the Bible. These words are translated into English in the … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin marks Jesuits’ 150th anniversary in Detroit
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, returned to his hometown of Detroit for a special Mass marking an important milestone for the city’s Jesuit community. In 1877, the then-Bishop … Learn More
Nigeria remains key concern for religious freedom watchdog
Religious persecution predominantly affecting Christian communities in Nigeria remains a key concern for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, the commission’s new chair told OSV News in a July 24 interview. … Learn More
Campus ministries gear up for 26-27 academic year
In a few weeks, college students will return to campuses across the Archdiocese of Newark to begin fall classes. First-year and transfer students will be arriving, too, learning to navigate … Learn More
The little-known story of Catholics in Colonial America
When America’s Founding Fathers declared independence from the British crown 250 years ago, Catholicism represented a very small portion of the population — accounting for less than 2% of the … Learn More
From the Archives: Cornerstone laying at St. Thomas the Apostle, 1939
The cornerstone laying ceremony for St. Thomas the Apostle Church and School in Bloomfield took place on August 6, 1939. While the church was under construction, Mass was celebrated on … Learn More
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- Pope Leo XIV mourns Mozambican cardinal, praising his zeal and perseverance
by Fredrick Nzwili on August 5, 2026 at 6:09 pm(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV mourned Cardinal Júlio Duarte Langa, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Xai-Xai in Mozambique, who died Aug. 3 while undergoing treatment in Maputo Central… The post Pope Leo XIV mourns Mozambican cardinal, praising his zeal and perseverance first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo XIV to visit 10 cities in South America in Novemberby Courtney Mares on August 5, 2026 at 5:39 pm
ROME (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV will make the first apostolic journey to South America of his pontificate Nov. 6-17, visiting 10 cities in Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, the… The post Pope Leo XIV to visit 10 cities in South America in November first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope encourages Catholics to deepen prayer through Liturgy of the Hoursby Josephine Peterson on August 5, 2026 at 4:38 pm
Returning to his weekly general audiences after a monthlong summer break, Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to embrace the Liturgy of the Hours more fully in their daily lives. The post Pope encourages Catholics to deepen prayer through Liturgy of the Hours first appeared on OSV News.
- Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given August 5, 2026by Pope Leo XIV on August 5, 2026 at 1:24 pm
(OSV News) — The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given Aug. 5 at St. Peter’s Basilica. Brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome!… The post Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given August 5, 2026 first appeared on OSV News.
- Head of Minnesota Catholic Conference new president of national association of conference directorsby Josh McGovern / The Catholic Spirit on August 5, 2026 at 12:05 pm
"It's a really invaluable resource to have such talented, faithful colleagues with whom we can collaborate and coordinate," Jason Adkins said of NASCCD. The post Head of Minnesota Catholic Conference new president of national association of conference directors first appeared on OSV News.
