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Cardinal Tobin offers Seton Hall an inspiring look at two popes
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, recently offered a personal and inspiring perspective on both Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV. Titled “Pope Leo and the Legacy of … Learn More
Life must be protected, pope says on Feast of the Annunciation
The sanctity of life, from conception to its natural end, must be defended, especially now, in a world marked by “the madness of war,” Pope Leo XIV said on the … Learn More
6 Palm Sunday traditions explained
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion marks the beginning of Holy Week, the final week of preparation before the feast of Easter. In the Roman Rite, the celebration of Mass has … Learn More
Parish honors Saint Joseph and women religious he inspires
On March 19, two groups of women religious dedicated to Saint Joseph gathered with parishioners from Saint Anastasia Parish in Teaneck, NJ, to celebrate the feast day of their patron, … Learn More
Boys Town founder Fr. Flanagan declared venerable
Pope Leo XIV declared Father Edward Flanagan, the founder of Boys Town, venerable on March 23, recognizing his heroic virtue and moving him one step closer to sainthood. The pope … Learn More
From the Archives: Palm Sunday at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, 1965
Archbishop Thomas Aloysius Boland blesses the Palms during a Palm Sunday Mass at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in 1965. (Photographer: Archdiocese of Newark Archives, Catholic Advocate collection) Editor’s note: All … Learn More
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- 6 ways Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco expressed her Catholic faith
by Maria Wiering on March 26, 2026 at 10:00 amThe Oscar-winning actress retired from Hollywood after her marriage, but she did participate in three faith-based films shortly before her death. The post 6 ways Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco expressed her Catholic faith first appeared on OSV News.
- National Eucharistic Pilgrimage seeks to be a sacred journey for US at 250 yearsby Gina Christian on March 26, 2026 at 1:04 am
Organizers of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage shared details of the event taking place May 24-July 5 during the U.S. 250th anniversary. The post National Eucharistic Pilgrimage seeks to be a sacred journey for US at 250 years first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo XIV calls for dialogue, not weapons, as Iran war enters 4th weekby Courtney Mares on March 25, 2026 at 9:21 pm
"We want to pray for peace, but I urge all authorities to truly engage in dialogue and resolve these issues," Pope Leo said. The post Pope Leo XIV calls for dialogue, not weapons, as Iran war enters 4th week first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo XIV names Australian archbishop prefect of Dicastery for Legislative Textsby Courtney Mares on March 25, 2026 at 7:52 pm
Archbishop Randazzo will remain in Broken Bay for three months as apostolic administrator before relocating to Rome to assume his new duties The post Pope Leo XIV names Australian archbishop prefect of Dicastery for Legislative Texts first appeared on OSV News.
- Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Barron push back on claims of anti-Catholic bias from former commissionerby Kate Scanlon on March 25, 2026 at 6:51 pm
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, retired archbishop of New York, on March 24 joined Bishop Robert E. Barron of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota, in defending the work of the Religious… The post Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Barron push back on claims of anti-Catholic bias from former commissioner first appeared on OSV News.
