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Joseph Rodia, a veteran school administrator, has been named the principal of Christ the Teacher Catholic School in Newark, effective July 1. Bishop Koenig’s appointment was announced April 16. Assistant principals Kelli Colella and Ashley Torelli have led Christ the...
WILMINGTON — Padua scored eight consecutive goals, then withstood a charge from Wilmington Charter in a 12-8 girls lacrosse victory on April 16. The host Force got off to a strong start, taking a 5-2 lead late in the first...
DOUALA, Cameroon -- Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for more than 120,000 people in Cameroon's largest city on April 17, urging "beloved children of the African continent" to share God's love by feeding the hungry and offering the spiritual...
As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary this year, the U.S. Bishops plan to consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus during their June 2026 Assembly.  By Leonard J. DeLorenzo, OSV News The devotion to the Sacred Heart of...
Q: Is it ever acceptable to say something other than "amen" when receiving Communion? Would "thank you," "he's alive" or even "hallelujah!" ever work? (Indiana) A: The short answer is no, the one and only appropriate response when receiving holy...
On a recent vacation, I read Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables." Hugo was truly a poet and philosopher. "Les Misérables" became one of his most popular works through its musical presentation on Broadway and later as a film. It tells various...
CHICAGO -- A year into his papacy, Pope Leo XIV is still enjoying popularity and rockstar-like fame, especially in Chicago, his hometown. Beyond the pop-culture interest, some of the faithful told OSV News his message of peace, dedication to...
As we approach the one-year anniversary of Pope Leo's election as Roman pontiff May 8, we continue to learn about the mettle of the man who holds the office. After President Donald Trump's unprecedented, unjustified and deranged April 12...
I'll never forget the first time I saw him: the notorious abortionist Kermit Gosnell. He was on trial for murdering babies born alive during abortion, and I was covering it. As court officials and a few reporters gathered in...
BERLIN, Md. — Seidon Shaffer, a student at Most Blessed Sacrament School, has been named to the 2026 Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore “18 Under 18” cohort, the school has announced. This program recognizes local top leaders for...