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NJ participants ‘deeply touched’ by Outreach Conference for LGBTQ Catholics
“It was a sacred space where all were truly seen and welcomed for who they are — fearfully, wonderfully made children of God,” said Barbara Maddox about the Outreach 2026 … Learn More
Church needs simpler, better ways to explain synodality, some bishops say
Hesitation and resistance to the Church’s synodal journey can be addressed with clearer explanations, better training and more hands-on experience of what synodality is, bishops representing North America said. “A very clear … Learn More
Feel like an outcast? This saint can relate
Jozef De Veuster grew up on a farm in Belgium and was expected to take over the family business. However, he saw that God had other plans for him and entered the … Learn More
St. Lucy Parish marks rectory reopening with blessing and Mass (Photos)
In 2021, a fire broke out in the rectory of Saint Lucy Parish in Newark, NJ, resulting in serious damage that required an extensive rebuilding effort. Founded by Italian immigrants … Learn More
‘Pope’s hospital’ unites innovation with care to help sick children
After more than 40 years as a research institution, the Vatican-owned children’s hospital, Bambino Gesù, continues to be at the front lines of pediatric medical research as it strives to … Learn More
Caldwell Univ president joins Rome seminar on faith, education, and tech
The president of Caldwell University, Dr. Jeffrey Senese, recently had the opportunity to travel to Rome with a group of 18 fellow Catholic university presidents through the Association of Catholic … Learn More
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- Washington Roundup: Senate considers Blanche nomination; Graham’s sister sworn in to finish his term
by Kate Scanlon on July 17, 2026 at 11:38 pmWASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump, in a July 16 address, repeated debunked claims about U.S. elections as he pushed Congress to pass a voter-ID bill. The same week… The post Washington Roundup: Senate considers Blanche nomination; Graham’s sister sworn in to finish his term first appeared on OSV News.
- Despite early end, Catholic leaders’ US tour highlights impact of grassroots ministriesby Simone Orendain on July 17, 2026 at 11:17 pm
(OSV News) — A small delegation from the Vatican-supported World Meeting of Popular Movements has completed its visit to cities across the U.S., where members said they have been struck… The post Despite early end, Catholic leaders’ US tour highlights impact of grassroots ministries first appeared on OSV News.
- Blessed Solanus Casey scholarship advanced through graduate-student essay contestby Kurt Jensen on July 17, 2026 at 9:08 pm
DETROIT (OSV News) — Promotions of sainthood causes take many directions. For Blessed Solanus Casey, the Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph in Detroit decided on a scholarly path with… The post Blessed Solanus Casey scholarship advanced through graduate-student essay contest first appeared on OSV News.
- The Odysseyby John Mulderig on July 17, 2026 at 8:23 pm
Place one of Western civilization's foundational texts in the hands of one of the entertainment industry's greatest living auteurs and the results are likely to be impressive. And so it proves with "The Odyssey." The post The Odyssey first appeared on OSV News.
- Nobel laureates call pope’s encyclical a ‘clarion call’ for prevention of AI-driven nuclear warfareby Courtney Mares on July 17, 2026 at 8:09 pm
ROME (OSV News) — Nobel laureates called Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical “Magnifica Humanitas” a “clarion call” and “a giant step forward” for the prevention of AI-driven nuclear warfare as they gathered… The post Nobel laureates call pope’s encyclical a ‘clarion call’ for prevention of AI-driven nuclear warfare first appeared on OSV News.
