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Young adults, bishops explore how faith can guide the use of AI
As artificial intelligence continues to shape the way people learn, communicate, and work, young Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Newark gathered on July 15 for a conversation about how faith can help guide … Learn More
This one-second gesture defines your whole life
I make a certain mistake rather frequently. On Sundays, when I walk into church, I am easily preoccupied with final preparations for Mass. I sign myself with the Cross using … Learn More
Urban planning must address homelessness, Vatican’s UN mission says
Homelessness must be addressed to create sustainable cities that enable every person to flourish and contribute to the common good, the Holy See’s Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations … Learn More
Nutley parish dedicates new St. Carlo Acutis statue
Is holiness possible in a world dominated by smartphones, video games, and social media? According to Auxiliary Bishop Manuel Cruz of the Archdiocese of Newark, the answer may be found … Learn More
Blessed Stanley Rother’s biographer on his gift of presence
Catholic writer María Ruiz Scaperlanda is an enthusiastic voice for Blessed Stanley Rother — one you can hear in a new documentary about Rother’s life, American Martyr, which features her … Learn More
Pope to youth: Be missionaries, not couch potatoes
Pope Leo XIV urged young people not to be “couch potatoes” in a video message on July 25, adding that the Church needs their missionary energy and “holy rebelliousness.” “Jesus … Learn More
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- Israeli strike damages Christian-run hospital in Gaza
by Diaa Ostaz on July 31, 2026 at 12:18 pm"Even after more than nine months of the ceasefire, the war's impact is still present in every part of daily life," said Mousa Ayad, a hospital manager. The post Israeli strike damages Christian-run hospital in Gaza first appeared on OSV News.
- Russian attack leaves 8 dead in Ukraine; suspected missile lands in Polandby Junno Arocho Esteves on July 31, 2026 at 10:20 am
An overnight July 30 onslaught of Russian missiles and drones struck Ukraine, leaving eight people, including several children, dead and dozens wounded in the aftermath. The post Russian attack leaves 8 dead in Ukraine; suspected missile lands in Poland first appeared on OSV News.
- What are we hungering for?by Deacon Greg Kandra on July 31, 2026 at 9:00 am
The multiplication of the loaves and fishes gives us a lot to chew on (so to speak) but it's about more than grabbing a bite to eat on a hot afternoon in Galilee. The post What are we hungering for? first appeared on OSV News.
- Archbishop Wester defends religious liberty after mosque opponent’s partner pulls gun on priestby Gina Christian on July 30, 2026 at 9:19 pm
Defending the right to worship freely "is not only a civic duty but a core element of Catholic teaching," said Archbishop John C. Wester. The post Archbishop Wester defends religious liberty after mosque opponent’s partner pulls gun on priest first appeared on OSV News.
- Honolulu’s new bishop in ‘awe’ that God chose him in his ‘unworthiness’ to shepherd dioceseby Celia K. Downes on July 30, 2026 at 8:09 pm
HONOLULU (OSV News) — “E hiki mai kou aupuni” — “Thy kingdom come.” The episcopal motto of Bishop Michael Thomas Tupou Castori — taken from the Our Father recited in the… The post Honolulu’s new bishop in ‘awe’ that God chose him in his ‘unworthiness’ to shepherd diocese first appeared on OSV News.
