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Deceased clergy remembered at annual Mass, online memorial
On a late October afternoon, the families of 24 deceased priests and deacons filled the pews of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., summed … Learn More
Pope Leo XIV encourages Catholics to pray for the dead
Surrounded by the tombs and monuments of Rome’s largest cemetery, Pope Leo XIV offered All Souls’ Day Mass on Nov. 2, saying prayer for the dead helps lead our loved … Learn More
Franciscan martyrs killed in 1597 beatified in Georgia
Five Franciscan friars killed in present-day Georgia for defending Church teaching in 1597 were beatified on Oct. 31 in a Mass where Church leaders considered their witness amid historical complexities … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin surgery update
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin underwent surgery on Thursday, Oct. 29, to remove a mass from his kidney. The procedure went as planned, with no complications, and his surgeon was pleased … Learn More
From the Archives: Easter Vigil Baptisms at St. Bridget’s, 1964
Twenty Black women were baptized at St. Bridget’s in Newark during the Easter Vigil in 1964. All received instruction from Sr. Hilda, M.S.B.T., who operated a Catholic Information Center in … Learn More
Mercy House warms hearts during winterwear giveaway
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House provided much needed support to people in need during its Winter Coat & Candy Giveaway from Oct. 26-28. Around 900 winter coats and many … Learn More
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- Vatican: Pope Leo ‘enthusiastic’ and ‘clinically fit’ for whirlwind Latin America homecoming
by Paulina Guzik on November 3, 2026 at 9:57 pmThe pope will be "giving away his heart in a language that is true to him," like he did in Spain. "You will see that again but in a totally different way." The post Vatican: Pope Leo ‘enthusiastic’ and ‘clinically fit’ for whirlwind Latin America homecoming first appeared on OSV News.
- Pro-life advocates pray at grave of 47 babies killed by abortionist Gosnell, but ‘not forgotten’by Gina Christian on November 3, 2026 at 9:41 pm
On All Souls' Day Nov. 2, several Catholics gathered at a Philadelphia cemetery to mourn preborn children killed by notorious abortionist Kermit Gosnell. The post Pro-life advocates pray at grave of 47 babies killed by abortionist Gosnell, but ‘not forgotten’ first appeared on OSV News.
- NY archbishop, archdiocese, healthcare ministry join in suit over state’s assisted suicide lawby OSV News on November 3, 2026 at 9:18 pm
New York Archbishop Ronald A. Hicks, the Archdiocese of New York and ArchCare Catholic healthcare ministry have challenged New York's assisted suicide law. The post NY archbishop, archdiocese, healthcare ministry join in suit over state’s assisted suicide law first appeared on OSV News.
- Supreme Court hears clash between Catholic preschools, Colorado over ‘universal’ programby Kate Scanlon on November 3, 2026 at 8:22 pm
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Nov. 3 in a case over a clash between Catholic preschools and the state of Colorado over its universal preschool program. The post Supreme Court hears clash between Catholic preschools, Colorado over ‘universal’ program first appeared on OSV News.
- New scholarship tax credit could expand access to Catholic schools, say education leadersby Kimberley Heatherington on November 3, 2026 at 5:40 pm
The scholarship tax credit provision, effective Jan. 1, could eventually lead to increased contributions to Catholic nonprofits that grant K-12 scholarships. The post New scholarship tax credit could expand access to Catholic schools, say education leaders first appeared on OSV News.
