Top Stories
Over 1,400 Catholics proclaim their faith at annual pilgrimage
Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Newark gathered on the morning of Mar. 22 at Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus Parish in Linden, N.J., to give public witness to … Learn More
Is there a religious revival among Catholics? The data is unclear
Are we in the midst of a Catholic revival? The data paints a complicated and incomplete picture. For instance, younger Catholic adults in the U.S. are more likely to be … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Human dignity and the need for comprehensive immigration reform
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, My brother bishop, Bernard A. Hebda, Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, has written an urgent appeal for comprehensive immigration reform, which the Wall Street … Learn More
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
Español
National/International
Obituaries
From the archives - Photo of the week
Clergy/Religious
Photos
OSV News We've got the Church covered
- ‘You will be with me in paradise’: Following the good thief’s simple steps of repentance
by Father James Dominic Brent on March 28, 2026 at 10:00 amSomething great takes place between the Lord and the good thief. The post ‘You will be with me in paradise’: Following the good thief’s simple steps of repentance first appeared on OSV News.
- Missouri bishops back amendment to limit abortion and gender transition for minorsby OSV News on March 27, 2026 at 10:19 pm
The Catholic bishops of Missouri on March 26 issued a statement offering their support to a ballot measure, Amendment 3, that would limit abortion and transgender procedures for minors. The post Missouri bishops back amendment to limit abortion and gender transition for minors first appeared on OSV News.
- Boston bishop ‘honored’ to be named rector of seminary, ‘the heart of the diocese it serves’on March 27, 2026 at 10:15 pm
"He will bring experience and authenticity as a priest and bishop to this critical work of forming future priests for the Church." The post Boston bishop ‘honored’ to be named rector of seminary, ‘the heart of the diocese it serves’ first appeared on OSV News.
- Dahlgren Dialogue: People of faith can strengthen democracy in challenging timeson March 27, 2026 at 10:10 pm
Jesuit Father John Courtney Murray played a key role in drafting Vatican II's landmark Declaration on Religious Freedom, "Dignitatis Humanae," in 1965. The post Dahlgren Dialogue: People of faith can strengthen democracy in challenging times first appeared on OSV News.
- ‘Father, forgive them’: How Jesus directs us to life devoted to prayerby Father James Dominic Brent on March 27, 2026 at 6:59 pm
Among all the prayers of the people of Israel, the prayer of the Lord Jesus was unique. The post ‘Father, forgive them’: How Jesus directs us to life devoted to prayer first appeared on OSV News.
