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Bishop Chau looks at ‘Immigration Through the Eyes of Faith’
“Jesus does not say, ‘I was a stranger and you asked whether I deserved compassion,’” said Auxiliary Bishop Pedro Bismarck Chau of the Archdiocese of Newark. “He identifies himself personally … Learn More
Pope Leo XIV departs for 12-day tour of South America
Pope Leo XIV departed Rome for Uruguay on the morning of Nov. 6 at the start of a 12-day trip to South America, the longest international journey of his pontificate, … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Newark Archdiocese hosts Mass for young adults
On the Solemnity of All Saints, more than 50 young adults from around the Archdiocese of Newark gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ, for … Learn More
Do you know the Saintly Seven?
November is Black Catholic History Month, making it the perfect time to get to know the “Saintly Seven”: seven Black American Catholics on the road to canonization. While the Church … Learn More
Convocation calls deacons to be ‘icons of Christ the Servant’
Around 220 permanent deacons, candidates for the diaconate, and men discerning a call to the diaconate, along with wives of deacons and candidates, gathered at Seton Hall University on Oct. … Learn More
Deceased clergy remembered at annual Mass, online memorial
On a late October afternoon, the families of 25 deceased priests and deacons filled the pews of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., summed … Learn More
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- Pope Leo challenges secular Uruguay on abortion, euthanasia and suicide
by Ines San Martin on November 7, 2026 at 12:19 pmPope Leo XIV landed Nov. 6 in Uruguay, Latin America's most secular country, and used his first address to challenge the nation's political leadership on abortion, euthanasia and a suicide rate that remains among the highest in the Americas. The post Pope Leo challenges secular Uruguay on abortion, euthanasia and suicide first appeared on OSV News.
- The Cat in the Hat
by John Mulderig on November 6, 2026 at 10:15 pmNEW YORK (OSV News) — Back in 2003, Universal and DreamWorks released a live-action adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ classic 1957 children’s book “The Cat in the Hat” starring Mike Myers.… The post The Cat in the Hat first appeared on OSV News.
- ‘Decisive action’ needed at upcoming UN climate conference, say Catholic leaders
by Gina Christian on November 6, 2026 at 10:02 pm"Young people in particular are leading" the response to climate change, "demanding climate justice for their generation and generations to come." The post ‘Decisive action’ needed at upcoming UN climate conference, say Catholic leaders first appeared on OSV News.
- UK honoring Pope Leo indicates new closeness in ties, Church leaders sayby Jonathan Luxmoore on November 6, 2026 at 8:55 pm
"Interesting things are going on, and most Catholics seem to have welcomed them," said Catherine Pepinster, former editor of The Tablet, a Catholic weekly. The post UK honoring Pope Leo indicates new closeness in ties, Church leaders say first appeared on OSV News.
- Turning 400, the ‘new’ St. Peter’s Basilica shows ‘hope saves,’ says expert
by Gina Christian on November 6, 2026 at 8:39 pmBefore the Nov. 18 anniversary of the 1626 consecration of St. Peter's Basilica, OSV News spoke with art historian and author Elizabeth Lev about the basilica. The post Turning 400, the ‘new’ St. Peter’s Basilica shows ‘hope saves,’ says expert first appeared on OSV News.
