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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 Cathedral of Saint Francis of Assisi in Metuchen, … 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
Corpus Christi School Choir receives international award
On Sept. 30, a children’s choir in the Archdiocese of Newark was named one of three recipients of a prestigious international prize that recognizes “outstanding achievements by international youth and … Learn More
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- UPDATE: Pope Leo needs ‘no further treatment’ following lung cancer surgery
by Gina Christian on October 21, 2026 at 7:38 pmThe doctors said that "subsequent oncological evaluation confirmed that no further treatment is necessary." The post UPDATE: Pope Leo needs ‘no further treatment’ following lung cancer surgery first appeared on OSV News.
- Georgia Martyrs’ beatification the next big event for US Churchby Maria Wiering on October 21, 2026 at 7:23 pm
Cardinal Frank Leo of Toronto will celebrate the beatification Mass of five Franciscan friars known as the Georgia Martyrs on Oct. 31. The post Georgia Martyrs’ beatification the next big event for US Church first appeared on OSV News.
- Catholic groups raise alarm about DOJ guidance on institutionalizing persons with disabilitiesby Kate Scanlon on October 21, 2026 at 5:52 pm
"We urge Congress to do everything in its power to affirm the rights of persons living with disabilities to flourish in their families and communities." The post Catholic groups raise alarm about DOJ guidance on institutionalizing persons with disabilities first appeared on OSV News.
- Analysis: As US bishops’ ‘Economic Justice for All’ turns 40, is a new update urgent?by Kimberley Heatherington on October 21, 2026 at 5:18 pm
About economic justice for all -- what should that look like? On Nov. 13, 1986, the U.S. Catholic bishops proposed their own answer -- but is an update overdue? The post Analysis: As US bishops’ ‘Economic Justice for All’ turns 40, is a new update urgent? first appeared on OSV News.
- Beneath our division lies a crisis of dehumanizationby Vicente Del Real on October 21, 2026 at 4:26 pm
There may be a layer to our loneliness that we need to confront: our growing inability to remain in relationship with people who disappoint us, disagree with us or hurt us. The post Beneath our division lies a crisis of dehumanization first appeared on OSV News.
