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Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace in Sudan and Ukraine
During his Sunday Angelus address on Aug. 9, Pope Leo XIV appealed for peace amid a serious humanitarian situation in Sudan, where a prolonged military siege has left more than … Learn More
From the Archives: Feast of the Assumption in Mahwah, 1980
A parishioner at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Mahwah places a bouquet with those of other parishioners on the Feast of the Assumption in 1980. Fr. Eugene Palumbo gave the … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Proclaiming the Divine Savior of the World
On the evening of Aug. 1, the Archdiocese of Newark’s Salvadoran community gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ, to commemorate la Fiesta del Divino … Learn More
In Assisi, Pope urges young people to become ‘new saints’
Pope Leo XIV traveled to Assisi Aug. 6 to celebrate the Jubilee Year of St. Francis with 2,500 young people, urging them to become the “new saints” the world needs … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: God favors smallness
Then the Lord said: Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord; the Lord will pass by. There was a strong and violent wind rending the mountains and crushing rocks before the Lord —but the Lord was not in … Learn More
Pope Leo XIV to visit 10 South American cities in November
Pope Leo XIV will make the first apostolic journey to South America of his pontificate Nov. 6-17, visiting 10 cities in Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, the Vatican has announced. The … Learn More
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- 2 apostles of Sacred Heart meet in Denver; thousands venerate St. Margaret Mary Alacoque relics
by André Escaleira, Jr. on August 10, 2026 at 1:16 pmDENVER (OSV News) — St. Margaret Mary Alacoque‘s relics drew pilgrims from across Northern Colorado for prayer, veneration and a historic meeting with Denver’s own apostle of the Sacred Heart… The post 2 apostles of Sacred Heart meet in Denver; thousands venerate St. Margaret Mary Alacoque relics first appeared on OSV News.
- Theologian explains new book, ‘A Catholic Guide to Being Human,’ in a time of confusionby Charlie Camosy on August 10, 2026 at 12:56 pm
Isn't being human just what human beings do? Why would we need a guide to being human? The post Theologian explains new book, ‘A Catholic Guide to Being Human,’ in a time of confusion first appeared on OSV News.
- From prison to the diaconate: One man’s journey and prison ministryby Charlie Camosy on August 9, 2026 at 11:44 pm
How does one go from serving time in prison to a closer relationship with God? Robert Ehnow, director for the Office for Life, Peace and Justice for the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is uniquely poised to answer that question The post From prison to the diaconate: One man’s journey and prison ministry first appeared on OSV News.
- Full text of Pope Leo’s Aug. 9 Angelus: ‘Jesus does not abandon us’ during life’s storms; youth urged to follow saints’ exampleby Pope Leo XIV on August 9, 2026 at 3:37 pm
(OSV News) — The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given August 9, 2026, at St. Peter’s Square. Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday! Today’s… The post Full text of Pope Leo’s Aug. 9 Angelus: ‘Jesus does not abandon us’ during life’s storms; youth urged to follow saints’ example first appeared on OSV News.
- Judge allows abuse survivors to seek adding parishes, schools to Vermont diocese bankruptcy caseby Gina Christian on August 7, 2026 at 10:30 pm
A judge has permitted abuse survivors to pursue the inclusion of Vermont's Catholic parishes and schools in settling claims against the Diocese of Burlington. The post Judge allows abuse survivors to seek adding parishes, schools to Vermont diocese bankruptcy case first appeared on OSV News.
