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Special Mass to mark consecration of the US to the Sacred Heart
US bishops are consecrating the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as part of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In … Learn More
How Pope Leo’s new encyclical changes the AI discussion
Pope Leo XIV’s new encyclical on artificial intelligence is now a core document on AI ethics — one that offers hope amid grave warnings, while serving as a call to … Learn More
Rosary service brings ‘prayerful, peaceful presence’ to Delaney Hall
In response to rising tensions at the Delaney Hall immigrant detention facility in Newark, NJ, the Archdiocese of Newark held a prayer service about half a mile from its entrance. … Learn More
The pope’s school for diplomats marks its 325th anniversary
The Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, the school in Rome that trains young priests to serve as ambassadors for the pope, is celebrating the 325th anniversary of its founding this year. Located … Learn More
From the Archives: Sisters Become U.S. Citizens, 1952
Two Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace smile as they are sworn in as citizens of the United States by Hudson County Judge John Drewen on May 22, 1952. Sr. … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Meeting Jesus in First Holy Communion
Over the past two months, children across the Archdiocese of Newark celebrated a special moment in their lives when they received their First Holy Communion at their local parishes. In … Learn More
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- Pope Leo encyclical on AI shows need for humanity in healthcare, says expert
by Gina Christian on June 3, 2026 at 10:01 amDaniel J. Daly, founding executive director of the Center for Theology and Ethics in Catholic Health, shared his thoughts on AI in healthcare and Pope Leo. The post Pope Leo encyclical on AI shows need for humanity in healthcare, says expert first appeared on OSV News.
- DHS chief pushes for more immigration enforcement funds, as US bishops urge key reformsby Kate Scanlon on June 2, 2026 at 11:38 pm
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin testified before a Senate appropriations subcommittee as the U.S. bishops called for changes to an immigration enforcement bill. The post DHS chief pushes for more immigration enforcement funds, as US bishops urge key reforms first appeared on OSV News.
- Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No Endby John Mulderig on June 2, 2026 at 9:34 pm
Filmmakers Sabrina and Steven J. Gunnell examine the origins, meaning and enduring relevance of devotion to the Sacred Heart in this film. The post Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End first appeared on OSV News.
- Rosary service brings ‘prayerful, peaceful presence’ to NJ immigrant detention facilityby John Touhey & Shania Mosquera | Jersey Catholic on June 2, 2026 at 9:02 pm
"As we saw the violence escalate at Delaney Hall since Memorial Day, the archdiocese wanted to have a prayerful, peaceful presence there." The post Rosary service brings ‘prayerful, peaceful presence’ to NJ immigrant detention facility first appeared on OSV News.
- US bishops release prayer service honoring immigrants, victims of slavery with call to actionby Gina Christian on June 2, 2026 at 8:26 pm
The U.S. Catholic bishops have released a national prayer service text commemorating its immigrants and refugees, as well as those trafficked into slavery. The post US bishops release prayer service honoring immigrants, victims of slavery with call to action first appeared on OSV News.
