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Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV announced that he will undergo surgery after doctors discovered a nodule, or lump, in his lungs. Speaking to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square Oct. 11, during … Learn More
Italian Apostolate shares its ‘unique witness’ at annual Mass
The Italian Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Newark turned out in record numbers for the annual Mass celebrating their faith and heritage at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: 175 years of faith at Saint John’s in Orange
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, celebrated a bilingual Mass on Oct. 4 marking the 175th anniversary of Saint John the Evangelist Parish in Orange, NJ. The Mass … Learn More
Hispanic Heritage Mass rooted in cherished traditions, ‘unwavering faith’
“The story of the Hispanic community in this archdiocese is, to a great extent, a story of change, pilgrimage, and migration,” Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., said at this year’s … Learn More
Pope opens bishops’ meeting calling attention to ‘fragility of families’
Pope Leo XIV opened a Vatican meeting of the world’s bishops’ conference presidents and the heads of Eastern Catholic churches marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia on Oct. 7, … Learn More
Third NJ Bishops’ Mass for Life to open day of pro-life witness
St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral in Trenton will provide a place of spiritual welcome on Oct. 8 as more than a thousand Catholics and people of good will from … Learn More
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- US bishops call for prayer for Pope Leo ahead of lung surgery
by Gina Christian on October 11, 2026 at 1:21 pmShortly after Pope Leo XIV announced he will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule, the U.S. Catholic bishops offered their promise of prayers for his recovery and called on the faithful to join them. The post US bishops call for prayer for Pope Leo ahead of lung surgery first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule
by Junno Arocho Esteves on October 11, 2026 at 12:27 pmPope Leo XIV announced that he will undergo surgery after doctors discovered a nodule, or lump, in his lungs. The post Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo declares death penalty ‘inadmissible’ attack on dignity of human person
by Vatican News on October 10, 2026 at 11:57 pmIn a post published Oct. 10, on the World Day Against the Death Penalty, the pope said the common good of humanity can be safeguarded without the death penalty. The post Pope Leo declares death penalty ‘inadmissible’ attack on dignity of human person first appeared on OSV News.
- Novena, resources respond to ‘urgent pastoral challenge’ of mental health
by Gina Christian on October 10, 2026 at 8:31 pmThe U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops announced the 2026 start of its annual Novena for Mental Health, which takes place Oct. 10-18. The post Novena, resources respond to ‘urgent pastoral challenge’ of mental health first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo names Archbishop Viola new archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica
by Courtney Mares on October 10, 2026 at 2:45 pmPope Leo XIV appointed Oct. 10 Archbishop Vittorio Francesco Viola as the new archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica and the pope's vicar for Vatican City. The post Pope Leo names Archbishop Viola new archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica first appeared on OSV News.
