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The little-known story of Catholics in Colonial America
When America’s Founding Fathers declared independence from the British crown 250 years ago, Catholicism represented a very small portion of the population — accounting for less than 2% of the … Learn More
From the Archives: Cornerstone laying at St. Thomas the Apostle, 1939
The cornerstone laying ceremony for St. Thomas the Apostle Church and School in Bloomfield took place on August 6, 1939. While the church was under construction, Mass was celebrated on … Learn More
Young people, bishops explore how faith can guide use of AI
As artificial intelligence continues to shape the way people learn, communicate, and work, young Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Newark gathered on July 15 for a conversation about how faith can help guide … Learn More
This one-second gesture defines your whole life
I make a certain mistake rather frequently. On Sundays, when I walk into church, I am easily preoccupied with final preparations for Mass. I sign myself with the Cross using … Learn More
Urban planning must address homelessness, Vatican’s UN mission says
Homelessness must be addressed to create sustainable cities that enable every person to flourish and contribute to the common good, the Holy See’s Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations … Learn More
Nutley parish dedicates new St. Carlo Acutis statue
Is holiness possible in a world dominated by smartphones, video games, and social media? According to Auxiliary Bishop Manuel Cruz of the Archdiocese of Newark, the answer may be found … Learn More
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- Diocese in Nigeria mourns death of priest killed in machete attack
by Junno Arocho Esteves on August 3, 2026 at 3:57 pmThe governor of Kogi state condemned the killing and assured the Catholic Church and the priest's family "the perpetrators will not escape justice." The post Diocese in Nigeria mourns death of priest killed in machete attack first appeared on OSV News.
- Missionary to lead Morocco archdiocese amid probe of abuse claims against cardinal, order saysby Junno Arocho Esteves on August 3, 2026 at 3:38 pm
Cardinal Lopez announced July 8 he would "take a step back" from pastoral duties and that he was cooperating with the investigation into abuse claims. The post Missionary to lead Morocco archdiocese amid probe of abuse claims against cardinal, order says first appeared on OSV News.
- Notre Dame McGrath Institute to meet ‘novel’ opportunities in Church life under Capizziby Kimberley Heatherington on August 3, 2026 at 2:09 pm
(OSV News) — Joseph Capizzi, former dean of the School of Theology and Religious Studies at The Catholic University of America, was appointed the new director of the McGrath Institute… The post Notre Dame McGrath Institute to meet ‘novel’ opportunities in Church life under Capizzi first appeared on OSV News.
- Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given August 02, 2026by Pope Leo XIV on August 2, 2026 at 2:16 pm
Here is the full text of Pope Leo XIV's Angelus address given August 2, the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, at St. Peter's Square. The post Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given August 02, 2026 first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo’s meeting with Patti Smith highlights rocker’s Church-adjacent artistryby OSV News on July 31, 2026 at 10:28 pm
"It was a long audience that felt more like a conversation between two people discovering they were old friends, sharing memories." The post Pope Leo’s meeting with Patti Smith highlights rocker’s Church-adjacent artistry first appeared on OSV News.
