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Cardinal Tobin offers Seton Hall an inspiring look at two popes
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, recently offered a personal and inspiring perspective on both Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV. Titled “Pope Leo and the Legacy of … Learn More
Life must be protected, pope says on Feast of the Annunciation
The sanctity of life, from conception to its natural end, must be defended, especially now, in a world marked by “the madness of war,” Pope Leo XIV said on the … Learn More
6 Palm Sunday traditions explained
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion marks the beginning of Holy Week, the final week of preparation before the feast of Easter. In the Roman Rite, the celebration of Mass has … Learn More
Parish honors Saint Joseph and women religious he inspires
On March 19, two groups of women religious dedicated to Saint Joseph gathered with parishioners from Saint Anastasia Parish in Teaneck, NJ, to celebrate the feast day of their patron, … Learn More
Boys Town founder Fr. Flanagan declared venerable
Pope Leo XIV declared Father Edward Flanagan, the founder of Boys Town, venerable on March 23, recognizing his heroic virtue and moving him one step closer to sainthood. The pope … Learn More
From the Archives: Palm Sunday at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, 1965
Archbishop Thomas Aloysius Boland blesses the Palms during a Palm Sunday Mass at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in 1965. (Photographer: Archdiocese of Newark Archives, Catholic Advocate collection) Editor’s note: All … Learn More
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- Vatican ‘unequivocally’ condemns slavery, counters ‘partial narrative’ in UN resolution
by Gina Christian on March 26, 2026 at 6:52 pm(OSV News) — The Vatican’s top diplomat to the United Nations condemned modern and historical slavery — while countering what he called a “partial narrative” in a newly adopted U.N. resolution… The post Vatican ‘unequivocally’ condemns slavery, counters ‘partial narrative’ in UN resolution first appeared on OSV News.
- Marriage or the priesthood? Pope Leo XIV shares advice for discerning one’s vocationby Courtney Mares on March 26, 2026 at 6:03 pm
"Life reveals itself as a continual act of trusting in the Lord and abandoning ourselves to him, even when his plans unsettle our own." The post Marriage or the priesthood? Pope Leo XIV shares advice for discerning one’s vocation first appeared on OSV News.
- Looking for a Holy Week read? Updated book explores ‘What Christ Suffered’by Katie Yoder on March 26, 2026 at 5:11 pm
Dr. Thomas W. McGovern, author of "What Christ Suffered: A Doctor's Journey Through the Passion," spoke about his newly revised and expanded edition for 2026. The post Looking for a Holy Week read? Updated book explores ‘What Christ Suffered’ first appeared on OSV News.
- In France, record-breaking number of catechumens to be baptized at Easterby Junno Arocho Esteves on March 26, 2026 at 4:03 pm
The Church's greatest challenge is "to accompany them over time, enabling them to become disciples, and thus full members of parish communities." The post In France, record-breaking number of catechumens to be baptized at Easter first appeared on OSV News.
- Senators seek information from FDA and abortion drug manufacturers on mifepristoneby Kate Scanlon on March 26, 2026 at 3:41 pm
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — A group of U.S. senators who oppose abortion sent investigatory letters to three abortion drug manufacturers seeking information about their products, as well as a similar letter… The post Senators seek information from FDA and abortion drug manufacturers on mifepristone first appeared on OSV News.
