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Pope Leo begins first-ever papal visit to Algeria
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on the morning of April 13, becoming the first pope to make an apostolic journey to the North African nation, the first stop of … Learn More
US cardinals voice concerns in 60 Minutes appearance
Three American cardinals voiced their concerns over the Iran war, mass deportations, and more in an interview that aired on April 12 on CBS’s 60 Minutes. In a joint interview … Learn More
From the Archives: Blessing of the Divine Mercy Statue, 2004
Archbishop John J. Myers blesses the Divine Mercy statue at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Newark on May 19, 2004. The eight-foot statue, imported from Italy, was purchased through donations. … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Parishes rejoice in the Resurrection
Beginning with the Easter Vigil after sundown on April 4, parishes across the Archdiocese of Newark celebrated the resurrection of Jesus with great joy. Paschal candles were lit, and the … Learn More
Artemis II prompts look at Church’s longtime fascination with space
On Easter Monday, April 6, NASA’s Artemis II mission — the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years — reached its pinnacle as it flew past the far … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: Peace through repentance and forgiveness of sins
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Peace be with you! When the risen Jesus appeared to his disciples, he bestowed on them the gift of his peace. He also … Learn More
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- Italy: Church leaders, politicians denounce Trump’s online attack against pope
by Junno Arocho Esteves on April 13, 2026 at 5:09 pm"We recall that the Pope is not a political counterpart, but the Successor of Peter, called to serve the Gospel, the truth, and peace." The post Italy: Church leaders, politicians denounce Trump’s online attack against pope first appeared on OSV News.
- Minnesota butter sculptor brings skills to NCEA convention, enshrines pope in the dairy staple
by Dianne Towalski on April 13, 2026 at 4:01 pm"It was awesome to have the artist known for carving the butter sculptures at the state fair. ... Who knew we needed a butter sculpture of Pope Leo?" The post Minnesota butter sculptor brings skills to NCEA convention, enshrines pope in the dairy staple first appeared on OSV News.
- Archbishop Gudziak: Late iconographer tried ‘to show God to others’
by Gina Christian on April 13, 2026 at 3:23 pmAn acclaimed female iconographer -- whose work adorns more than 80 churches in the U.S., including a national shrine -- is being remembered for her lifelong mission to bring others to the Lord through sacred art. The post Archbishop Gudziak: Late iconographer tried ‘to show God to others’ first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo responds to Trump: ‘Blessed are the peacemakers’by Courtney Mares on April 13, 2026 at 12:58 pm
"I have no fear neither of the Trump administration nor speaking out loudly of the message of the Gospel, which is what I believe I am here to do." The post Pope Leo responds to Trump: ‘Blessed are the peacemakers’ first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo arrives in Algeria on first-ever papal visit to the country
by Courtney Mares on April 13, 2026 at 10:39 amPope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on the morning of April 13, becoming the first pope to make an apostolic journey to the North Africa nation, the first stop of the pope’s 11-day, four-country tour of Africa. The post Pope Leo arrives in Algeria on first-ever papal visit to the country first appeared on OSV News.
