Cardinal Tobin: Two Popes, One in Christ
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, Today, May 8, is the one-year anniversary of the election of our Holy Father Pope Leo XIV. Just 12 months ago, the Holy … Learn More
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Sights & Sounds: Archdiocesan students observe Earth Day
Last week, students in Catholic schools around the Archdiocese of Newark observed Earth Day with activities that showed their commitment to caring for our common home. At Christ the Teacher … Learn More
One year ago: Pope from the peripheries died on Easter Monday
One year ago today, Pope Francis died at 7:35 a.m., April 21, 2025. It came the day after Easter, when — barely able to raise his hands — he gave … Learn More
Buenos Aires caravan marks anniversary of Pope Francis’s death
María Rico ambled along a busy Buenos Aires boulevard as part of a caravan through Barrio Flores — the childhood neighborhood of the late Pope Francis — to commemorate the … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin offers Seton Hall an inspiring look at two popes
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, recently offered a personal and inspiring perspective on both Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV. Titled “Pope Leo and the Legacy of … Learn More
Pope calls bishops to Rome to discuss marriage and family in October
Pope Leo XIV announced March 19 that he is asking the presidents of all bishops’ conferences around the world to convene in Rome in October to renew and deepen the … Learn More
This Jubilee event will impact the future of the Catholic Church
As the Jubilee Year of Hope ends, one event will have a particular bearing on the Church in 2026 and far beyond. The Jubilee for Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies, … Learn More
Pope sends message ahead of World Day of Prayer for Creation
Ravaging the earth and creating environmental injustices are not what God had in mind when he entrusted creation to humanity, Pope Leo XIV said. In fact, following Pope Francis’ teachings on integral … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin, at Rome parish, focuses on Eucharist, not conclave
As Catholics in Rome await the election of their new bishop, the pope, some of them celebrated Sunday Mass at their parishes with the cardinals who will enter a conclave … Learn More
Parishes of the Newark Archdiocese remember Pope Francis (Photos)
The news that Pope Francis had died on April 21 was met with deep sadness, but also with a sense of profound gratitude for the gift of his person and … Learn More
