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Cameroon bishops see Pope Leo’s visit as a turning point
As the dust begins to settle following the April 15-18 visit of Pope Leo XIV to Cameroon, Church leaders in the Central African nation believe the pontiff’s journey has created … Learn More
From the Archives: “Catholic Peace Corps” in Newark, 1969
Rev. George L. Mader, director of the International Liaison Office of the Archdiocese of Newark, places an advertisement aimed at recruiting new volunteers on the side of a bus in … Learn More
Sights & Sounds: Apostolate serves Newark families in need
A group of 18 youth and young adults from the Archdiocese of Newark’s African American, African, and Caribbean Apostolate recently visited the Newark YMCA’s Emergency Residence Shelter to serve pizza … Learn More
Program forms clergy, lay ministers to meet mental health needs
For Beth Hlabse, working in the mental health space has been something of a vocation. “Like so many, I got into the mental health field because of the ways my … Learn More
Cardinal Tobin: The Church is one, but includes everyone
My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, The Second Vatican Council’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen Gentium #23, describes the pope, the successor of Saint Peter, as “the perpetual … Learn More
U.S. dioceses observe Child Abuse Prevention Month
Dioceses nationwide are observing National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Cardinal Blase Cupich and Bishop Barry Knestout are urging renewed vigilance and commitment to the protection of children. In a … Learn More
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- Analysis: Will President Donald Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV have electoral implications?
by Kate Scanlon on April 27, 2026 at 6:45 pmPresident Donald Trump's social media and verbal attacks on Pope Leo XIV could add to challenges facing Republican candidates in the midterm elections later this year, analysts told OSV News. The post Analysis: Will President Donald Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV have electoral implications? first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo XIV advances sainthood causes, including Dutch nun who served in Missouriby Junno Arocho Esteves on April 27, 2026 at 4:52 pm
According to her congregation's website, Sister Teresia "wanted to serve God in the order, working in silent union with Him" despite a debilitating disease. The post Pope Leo XIV advances sainthood causes, including Dutch nun who served in Missouri first appeared on OSV News.
- Anglicans, Catholics must work to overcome differences, pope tells archbishop of Canterburyby Junno Arocho Esteves on April 27, 2026 at 3:57 pm
Archbishop Mullally expressed to Pope Leo for speaking "about the many injustices in our world," especially during his trip to Africa. The post Anglicans, Catholics must work to overcome differences, pope tells archbishop of Canterbury first appeared on OSV News.
- Pope Leo’s October meeting on marriage, family gains urgency amid declining birth rates in Westby Katarzyna Szalajko on April 27, 2026 at 3:21 pm
As declining birth rates reshape the West, a global conversation on marriage and family is gaining urgency ahead of an October gathering in Rome convened by Pope Leo XIV. The post Pope Leo’s October meeting on marriage, family gains urgency amid declining birth rates in West first appeared on OSV News.
- Virginians march against extreme abortion amendment ‘seeking to devour life’on April 27, 2026 at 12:07 pm
"This affects everyone -- young girls, women, as well as the unborn. This is the darker shadow of (society) -- what behaviors do we protect and enable?" The post Virginians march against extreme abortion amendment ‘seeking to devour life’ first appeared on OSV News.
