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Sights & Sounds: Embracing creation in the Year of St. Francis
The Year of St. Francis continues as the Church marks 800 years since the death of “Il Poverello” (The Little Poor One). As is traditional in the days around his … Learn More
UDDATE: Pope Leo XIV’s surgery reveals lung cancer
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer following a 90-minute surgery on Oct. 13 during which surgeons removed the lower lobe of the pope’s right lung. Dr. Stefano … Learn More
A joyful celebration of Filipino faith at the Cathedral Basilica
The Filipino Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Newark gathered in faith, joy, and thanksgiving on Oct. 4 for its annual “Filipino Heroes of Faith” celebration. The special Mass honored Saint … Learn More
Bishop Chau at NJ Mass for Life: ‘Every Life Is a Gift from God’
Auxiliary Bishop Pedro Bismarck Chau of the Archdiocese of Newark delivered the homily at this year’s New Jersey Mass for Life, reminding worshippers that “(as) we gather from around the … Learn More
Pope Leo XIV’s lung surgery successful
Editor’s note: The Vatican Press Office released the following statement on Tuesday evening, Oct. 13: “The surgery was completed successfully, within the expected timeframe and as planned, and the Holy … Learn More
From the Archives: Honoring St. Lorenzo Ruiz, 1996
Parishioners of St. Joseph’s Church in Jersey City process with a statue of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila, the first Filipino martyr and saint, during a Mass for the statue’s … Learn More
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- Catholic, evangelical leaders issue joint call for compassionate immigration reform
by Kate Scanlon on October 14, 2026 at 6:40 pmCatholic and evangelical leaders issued a historic ecumenical statement Oct. 13 as part of a joint effort to call for compassionate immigration reform. The post Catholic, evangelical leaders issue joint call for compassionate immigration reform first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo XIV starts respiratory physical therapy a day after lung cancer surgeryby Courtney Mares on October 14, 2026 at 6:04 pm
In the first medical update provided by the Vatican since the pope's lung cancer diagnosis, the pope's doctors said Oct. 14 that the pope's "recovery is proceeding as expected." The post Pope Leo XIV starts respiratory physical therapy a day after lung cancer surgery first appeared on OSV News.
- Catholics challenge moral, legal grounds of ‘barbaric’ US plan to livestream executionby Gina Christian on October 14, 2026 at 4:34 pm
Catholic leaders across the nation are continuing to express their shock and concern over the Trump administration's plans to livestream a military execution. The post Catholics challenge moral, legal grounds of ‘barbaric’ US plan to livestream execution first appeared on OSV News.
- Prayers, well-wishes pour in after pope’s lung cancer diagnosisby Junno Arocho Esteves & Paulina Guzik on October 14, 2026 at 3:55 pm
Church and world leaders offered prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery to Pope Leo XIV following the Vatican's announcement that he was diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery to remove part of his right lung. The post Prayers, well-wishes pour in after pope’s lung cancer diagnosis first appeared on OSV News.
- Pew: Trump’s support among Catholic voters drops heading into midtermsby Kate Scanlon on October 14, 2026 at 1:18 pm
Catholic voters have soured on President Donald Trump since he returned to the White House last year, a new Pew Research Center survey found. The post Pew: Trump’s support among Catholic voters drops heading into midterms first appeared on OSV News.
