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ACN warns of escalating threat to Middle East Christians
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has expressed deep concern over the security and humanitarian challenges posed by renewed violence in the Middle East, warning that the spiral of conflict … Learn More
Jesus is always close by, Pope Leo tells young people
Every Catholic parish needs to show that Jesus, who promises a just, true and full life, is always near, Pope Leo XIV said. “I encourage you to ensure that parish activities are … Learn More
2026 Annual Appeal seeks to help the Church’s mission flourish
In a video message introducing the 2026 Annual Appeal, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, called the effort “an invitation to carry out the successful mission of our … Learn More
From the Archives: Dominican Sisters at the Red Cross Center, 1958
Dominican Sisters of Caldwell have lunch with locals at a Red Cross donation center after giving blood in July 1958. Thirty two sisters donated blood, many of whom were studying … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Archdiocese experiencing record number of conversions
Due to inclement weather on Feb. 22, the Rite of Election liturgies scheduled at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ, were canceled. Instead, archdiocesan parishes hosted … Learn More
Pope Leo XIV prays for peace in the world in a new video
Pope Leo XIV prayed for world leaders to “abandon projects of death” in a video message released by the Vatican on March 5, calling on people around the world to … Learn More
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- Cardinal Mathieu in Rome after evacuation from Iran
by Junno Arocho Esteves on March 10, 2026 at 1:56 pmIn a brief statement, Cardinal Mathieu said he arrived in Rome March 8 "not without regret and sorrow for our brothers and sisters in Iran." The post Cardinal Mathieu in Rome after evacuation from Iran first appeared on OSV News.
- HHS proposes scrapping policy requiring foster homes to affirm children’s LGBTQ+ identityby Kate Scanlon on March 9, 2026 at 10:09 pm
Critics of the Biden policy said it discriminated against potential foster parents over their religious beliefs about marriage, sexuality and gender. The post HHS proposes scrapping policy requiring foster homes to affirm children’s LGBTQ+ identity first appeared on OSV News.
- Black farmers see hope in Catholic farming aid, grant programby Simone Orendain on March 9, 2026 at 10:04 pm
Some small farmers in the country's impoverished Black Belt are poised to see significant returns thanks to a fledgling Catholic farming aid and grant program. The post Black farmers see hope in Catholic farming aid, grant program first appeared on OSV News.
- White House ‘gamifying’ war on Iran marks a ‘moral crisis,’ warns US cardinalby Gina Christian on March 9, 2026 at 9:44 pm
An American cardinal has issued "a call to conscience," while deploring efforts to "gamify" the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. The post White House ‘gamifying’ war on Iran marks a ‘moral crisis,’ warns US cardinal first appeared on OSV News.
- Academy Awards Best Picture Nomineesby John Mulderig on March 9, 2026 at 9:38 pm
The Oscars will take place March 15, 2026 -- here are capsule reviews the Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees. The post Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees first appeared on OSV News.
