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Pope calls bishops to Rome to discuss marriage and family in October
Pope Leo XIV announced March 19 that he is asking the presidents of all bishops’ conferences around the world to convene in Rome in October to renew and deepen the … Learn More
NJ-wide Catholic mental health conference aims to raise awareness
With the goal of educating about the scope of the mental health crisis, reducing stigma around mental illness, and offering resources for individuals and their families, the New Jersey Catholic … Learn More
Bishop Marconi turns 99, marking half-century as bishop
On March 13, well-wishers gathered in Succasunna, NJ, to celebrate the 99th birthday of Bishop Emeritus Dominic A. Marconi, who this year also celebrates the 50th anniversary of his ordination … Learn More
St. Joseph, the Man of March, is our Lenten model
In Church tradition, March is dedicated to St. Joseph — and in the Church calendar, Lent falls mostly in March. That makes Joseph our Lenten leader each year. That makes … Learn More
What are the three holy oils?
The Church makes use of three holy oils: the oil of the sick, the oil of the catechumens, and the holy chrism oil. The first two are blessed, and the … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin reflects on Saint Patrick’s Day
On Saint Patrick’s Day, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, reflected on the life of Ireland’s patron saint in a video message that was posted by the United … Learn More
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- Childhood classmates from the United States reunite with Pope Leo
by Carol Glatz on March 20, 2026 at 3:38 pmPope Leo XIV greeted and reminisced with 10 of his 82 former classmates after the general audience in St. Peter's Square March 18. The post Childhood classmates from the United States reunite with Pope Leo first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo XIV meets Spanish royals at Vatican, renewing crown’s historic bond with Basilica of St. Mary Majorby Courtney Mares on March 20, 2026 at 3:38 pm
The visit sets the stage for Pope Leo's apostolic journey to Spain scheduled from June 6 to 12, the first papal trip to the country since Pope Benedict XVI traveled there in 2011. The post Pope Leo XIV meets Spanish royals at Vatican, renewing crown’s historic bond with Basilica of St. Mary Major first appeared on OSV News.
- Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem remains closedby Barb Fraze on March 20, 2026 at 2:49 pm
(OSV News) — Israeli authorities closed Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulcher as part of wider closures for security concerns, beginning Feb. 28, when Israel and the United States launched attacks… The post Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem remains closed first appeared on OSV News.
- The miracle of a living kidney donor: Virginia man realizes the power of persistent prayerby Ann Augherton | Arlington Catholic Herald on March 20, 2026 at 2:42 pm
ARLINGTON, Va. (OSV News) — An Alexandria man realizes the power of persistent prayer and lit candles. Luis Barrera hesitated for months before agreeing to be interviewed. He ultimately said yes… The post The miracle of a living kidney donor: Virginia man realizes the power of persistent prayer first appeared on OSV News.
- ‘People are hungry for the Lord,’ says catechist as record numbers prepare to join Churchby D. Hunter Reardon / The Catholic Virginian on March 20, 2026 at 2:33 pm
RICHMOND, Va. (OSV News) — “People are looking for something that is true,” said Chris Emsley, lead catechist at St. Stephen, Martyr Church in Chesapeake, “and the Church has been… The post ‘People are hungry for the Lord,’ says catechist as record numbers prepare to join Church first appeared on OSV News.
