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Bishop Elias on dialogue between Catholics and Muslims
This year, Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent for Catholics, coincided with the first day of Ramadan, the holy month set aside by Muslims for fasting, prayer, self-discipline, … Learn More
Standing up for human dignity as Lent begins
“Lord, have mercy!” The cry echoed forty-nine times, hammering the night in a plea of two hundred voices, as Deacon Andrew Golden, who serves at Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the … Learn More
God offers us true freedom with his invitation to love, pope says
While Satan tempts humanity with the lie of gaining unlimited power, God offers the gift of true freedom that leads to real love, relationships and fulfillment, Pope Leo XIV said. … Learn More
Hundreds from across archdiocese answer Call to Continuing Conversion
Candidates from more than 120 parishes around the Archdiocese of Newark gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ, on Feb. 21 for the Rite of … Learn More
Pope renews ‘heartfelt appeal’ for ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
Pope Leo XIV has renewed his “heartfelt appeal” for an “immediate ceasefire” in Russia’s war against Ukraine and again urged dialogue “be strengthened to pave the way toward peace.” “Peace … Learn More
From the Archives: Perpetual Adoration Society, 1963
Members of the Perpetual Adoration Society pray in St. Mary’s, Elizabeth in 1963. Volunteers each scheduled an hour per week of prayer before the tabernacle, resulting in a day and … Learn More
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- In the footsteps of St. Oscar Romero
by Ely Segura on February 26, 2026 at 5:09 pmI was struck by the fact that St. Romero was not only a figure who gained international recognition, but was truly a prophet in his own land, loved by everyone there, Christian or not. The post In the footsteps of St. Oscar Romero first appeared on OSV News.
- Prolific catechist Paul Thigpen, who mused on extraterrestrial life, dies at 71by Maria Wiering on February 26, 2026 at 4:21 pm
Catholic theologian and prolific writer Thomas "Paul" Thigpen died Feb. 24 at the age of 71. A resident of Kennesaw, Georgia, he wrote more than 60 books and hundreds of articles on religion and faith. The post Prolific catechist Paul Thigpen, who mused on extraterrestrial life, dies at 71 first appeared on OSV News.
- Pro-abortion professor withdraws from University of Notre Dame institute appointmentby Gina Christian on February 26, 2026 at 3:53 pm
(OSV News) — A professor at the University of Notre Dame has declined a research appointment at the school, following weeks of outcry from students, staff and several U.S. Catholic… The post Pro-abortion professor withdraws from University of Notre Dame institute appointment first appeared on OSV News.
- Palm Beach’s new shepherd ordained, installed during emotional, spiritual, joyous Massby Jean Gonzalez on February 26, 2026 at 3:50 pm
The Mass drew some 1,000 people to the Palm Beach Gardens cathedral, including family and friends of the ordained who traveled from the Dominican Republic. The post Palm Beach’s new shepherd ordained, installed during emotional, spiritual, joyous Mass first appeared on OSV News.
- Inviting pilgrims back is more than business, it’s family history, Holy Land shop owners sayby Judith Sudilovsky on February 26, 2026 at 3:10 pm
"I'm just very careful. We have to be realistic because we've learned that this country is never going to have a good, steady, peaceful time." The post Inviting pilgrims back is more than business, it’s family history, Holy Land shop owners say first appeared on OSV News.
