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Pope Leo needs ‘no further treatment’ following lung cancer surgery
Doctors have confirmed Pope Leo XIV needs “no further treatment” following his Oct. 13 surgery for lung cancer. In an Oct. 21 message, the Holy See Press Office announced that … Learn More
Archdiocese thanks, bids farewell to Bishop Saporito
“I may be leaving Newark, but Newark will never leave me,” said Auxiliary Bishop Michael A. Saporito as he said goodbye to the people of the Archdiocese of Newark less … Learn More
Auxiliary bishops of Newark congratulate Bishop Saporito
On Oct. 22, Auxiliary Bishop Michael A. Saporito will be installed as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Metuchen at the Church of the Sacred Heart in South Plainfield, … Learn More
Protecting marriage more urgent than ever, pope says
Marriage requires more than physical attraction, Pope Leo XIV said in his first weekly general audience since undergoing lung cancer surgery, emphasizing that authentic love involves mutual self-giving, fidelity and … Learn More
Pope Leo urges Ukraine-Russia humanitarian cooperation
Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing hope that Ukraine and Russia will cooperate on humanitarian aid and evacuations for civilians in the southern Ukrainian … Learn More
7 Saints and blesseds who were shy
Stories of saints preaching on street corners, talking hardened criminals into converting, and traveling the world to speak the name of Jesus can leave the shy among us assuming that … Learn More
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- Meeting US Jewish leaders, pope warns differences must not fuel prejudice
by Junno Arocho Esteves on October 22, 2026 at 6:30 pmPope Leo noted the visit coincided with the feast of St. John Paul II, "whose efforts contributed so greatly to fostering" Jewish-Catholic relations. The post Meeting US Jewish leaders, pope warns differences must not fuel prejudice first appeared on OSV News.
- Notre Dame welcomes Banana Ball — and a story of perseveranceby John Knebels on October 22, 2026 at 4:55 pm
The Savannah Bananas are coming to Notre Dame in June 2027, bringing their unconventional brand of baseball to a university where tradition rarely needs an introduction. The post Notre Dame welcomes Banana Ball — and a story of perseverance first appeared on OSV News.
- 48 years after installation, St. John Paul II provides moral foundation for today’s tech raceby Katarzyna Szalajko on October 22, 2026 at 3:21 pm
In 1989, when the World Wide Web was created, St. John Paul II was already thinking about how computer technology might change human life. The post 48 years after installation, St. John Paul II provides moral foundation for today’s tech race first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope invites youth to bring wounds, dreams to Seoul as WYD registration opensby Junno Arocho Esteves on October 22, 2026 at 3:00 pm
In a video message, the pope launched the opening of registrations for the 41st World Youth Day set to take place Aug. 3–8, 2027, in Seoul, South Korea. The post Pope invites youth to bring wounds, dreams to Seoul as WYD registration opens first appeared on OSV News.
- Haitian Catholics in Philly mark 50 years of faith, despite immigration crackdownby Gina Christian on October 21, 2026 at 10:15 pm
During the Mass, an image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, named patroness of Haiti by Pope Pius XII in 1942, was displayed before the altar. The post Haitian Catholics in Philly mark 50 years of faith, despite immigration crackdown first appeared on OSV News.
