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Difficult teens? Look to St. Monica for inspiration
As my children have grown into young adults, we’ve definitely had our ups and downs. When things were tricky, I’d end up questioning my skills as a mom, and question … Learn More
New catechetical leaders receive training, advice, and support
New parish catechetical leaders (PCLs) from across the Archdiocese of Newark gathered at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center from Aug 18 – 20 for three days of training and formation. The … Learn More
Counter lies of hatred, power, with Catholic culture of love, pope says
The Catholic vision and culture of love and mercy must overcome the false narratives that create enemies and convince people and nations to “re-arm” in a “culture of power,” Pope Leo XIV … Learn More
From the Archives: Blue Army Pilgrimage to Europe, 1954
Seventy-eight members of the Blue Army of Our Lady of Fatima, today known as the World Apostolate of Fatima, board a plane en route to Europe, where they will make … Learn More
Pope to lawmakers: AI must serve, not dominate, humanity
Pope Leo XIV called on Catholic legislators to establish oversight of artificial intelligence so that technology serves the common good rather than eroding human dignity. “The world does not need an artificial … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: In the One Christ, we are one
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, On Sunday, July 26, 2026, in his final Angelus Message given while vacationing at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo (see selection below), Pope … Learn More
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- Pope Leo appoints Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly to Vatican dicastery
by Courtney Mares on August 25, 2026 at 7:05 pmThe dicastery's charge is to enhance the apostolate of the lay faithful, the pastoral care of young people and the mission of the family according to God's plan. The post Pope Leo appoints Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly to Vatican dicastery first appeared on OSV News.
- Cardinal Cupich reinstates Chicago priest and social activist cleared of abuse allegationsby Gina Christian on August 25, 2026 at 6:41 pm
Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago reinstated Father Michael Pfleger to public ministry after an inquiry cleared him of abuse allegations. The post Cardinal Cupich reinstates Chicago priest and social activist cleared of abuse allegations first appeared on OSV News.
- More than 270 faith leaders urge Trump administration to extend TPS for El Salvadorby Kate Scanlon on August 25, 2026 at 3:15 pm
Hundreds of faith leaders and organizations urged the Trump administration to extend Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador before it expires in September. The post More than 270 faith leaders urge Trump administration to extend TPS for El Salvador first appeared on OSV News.
- Historic Illinois church thrives despite devastating floods and a town that’s disappearedby Jay Copp on August 25, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Immaculate Conception Church, a handsome, 19th-century red-brick edifice near the Mississippi River, hosts a weekly Mass on late Saturday afternoons. The post Historic Illinois church thrives despite devastating floods and a town that’s disappeared first appeared on OSV News.
- Baptisms in Ireland see dramatic drop of 30% in a decadeby OSV News on August 25, 2026 at 2:53 pm
Baptisms in the Catholic Church in Ireland have fallen by almost a third since 2015, with just one Irish diocese seeing any positive change, a new report shows. The post Baptisms in Ireland see dramatic drop of 30% in a decade first appeared on OSV News.
