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Parishes to offer Holy Hour for men soon to be ordained
During two Rite of Ordination liturgies later this month, one transitional deacon and eight priests will be ordained at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ, to … Learn More
Pope Leo marks election anniversary at Pompeii shrine
Pope Leo XIV marked the anniversary of his May 8 election by making a pilgrimage to celebrate Mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Pompeii, … Learn More
From the Archives: Feast of Our Lady of Fatima in Elizabeth, 1977
Parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima in Elizabeth process through the streets during the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima in 1977. (Photographer: Archdiocese of Newark Archives, Catholic Advocate Collection) … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: The Mercy House honors moms
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House honored mothers in need by distributing approximately 350 gift bags filled with toiletries, perfume, hair accessories, sweets, and other items during its annual Mother’s … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Two Popes, One in Christ
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Today, May 8, is the one-year anniversary of the election of our Holy Father Pope Leo XIV. Just 12 months ago, the Holy … Learn More
Pope Leo XIV’s first-year through an Augustinian perspective
One of the first things Pope Leo XIV said from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica upon his election May 8, 2025, was “I am a son of St. Augustine, … Learn More
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- Trump says he plans to raise Jimmy Lai imprisonment during China visit
by Kate Scanlon on May 11, 2026 at 7:33 pmWASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump said May 11 he plans to discuss the imprisonment of Jimmy Lai during his upcoming visit to China; however, he suggested the prominent Catholic… The post Trump says he plans to raise Jimmy Lai imprisonment during China visit first appeared on OSV News.
- Vatican continues dialogue with German bishops regarding blessing for same-sex couples, cardinal saysby Junno Arocho Esteves on May 11, 2026 at 6:48 pm
Dialogue between the Vatican and German bishops regarding the blessing of same-sex unions is ongoing, and it was too soon to talk about sanctions, said the Vatican secretary of state. The post Vatican continues dialogue with German bishops regarding blessing for same-sex couples, cardinal says first appeared on OSV News.
- Bishop Bransfield, whose scandal rocked West Virginia diocese, dead at 82by Gina Christian on May 11, 2026 at 4:28 pm
(OSV News) — Bishop Michael J. Bransfield, who retired in 2018 as head of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston amid multiple allegations of grave sexual and financial misconduct, died May 7… The post Bishop Bransfield, whose scandal rocked West Virginia diocese, dead at 82 first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo thanks Canary Islands as hantavirus-stricken ship arrives in Tenerifeby Junno Arocho Esteves on May 11, 2026 at 2:49 pm
The World Health Organization said eight cases of hantavirus have been reported aboard the ship, and three passengers have died. The post Pope Leo thanks Canary Islands as hantavirus-stricken ship arrives in Tenerife first appeared on OSV News.
- Bishop Varden on hope, AI, patience — and not weaponizing Christianityby Gina Christian on May 11, 2026 at 10:00 am
"Any spiritual renewal worthy of its name is one that pierces the human heart, and that is something that an algorithm can't do." The post Bishop Varden on hope, AI, patience — and not weaponizing Christianity first appeared on OSV News.
