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News Briefs: April 2, 2023
Iowa Governor Signs Bill Banning Some Transgender Surgeries or Hormonal Interventions for Minors DES MOINES, Iowa (OSV News) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed two bills into law on March […]
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CRS Rice Bowl 2023 — A Journey to Three Countries
BALTIMORE — Since 1975, CRS Rice Bowl, the brightly colored cardboard almsgiving box that is a familiar annual Lenten sight in parishes across the country, has invited Catholics to pray, […]
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News Briefs: March 26, 2023
U.S. Ukrainian Catholic Leaders Applaud International Criminal Court’s Arrest Warrants for Putin PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — Ukrainian Catholic leaders in the U.S. are applauding the International Criminal Court’s March 17 […]
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News Briefs: March 19, 2023
Catholics Must Reject ‘Sectarian Partisan Lens’ and ‘Live The Truth’ of their Faith, Says Former Congressman WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) — Despite being labeled a Democratic “heretic” by the media […]
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Cardinal George Biography Prompts Reflection on Chicago Prelate’s Legacy
By Maria Wiering (OSV News) — Before he died in 2015, members of the media often asked Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago about his legacy. It was a question […]
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News Briefs: March 12, 2023
Catholic Aid Groups Network to Serve Needs of Turkey, Syria Quake Survivors NEW YORK (OSV News) — Catholic aid agencies are working alongside other international humanitarian organizations to house, feed, […]
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Fellow Prelates Recall Late Bishop O’Connell for His Gospel Simplicity
By Pablo Kay LOS ANGELES (OSV News) — During his seven years as auxiliary bishop in Los Angeles, Bishop David G. O’Connell made many friends — and a strong impression […]
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News Briefs: March 5, 2023
Anglicans in Global South are ‘Heartbroken’ by Church of England Decision to Bless Same-Sex Marriages NAIROBI, Kenya (OSV News) — Anglican leaders in the Global South say the decision by […]
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Not Just Rice Bowl, CRS Chapters and Clubs Engage Catholics in Living Out Call to ‘Missionary Discipleship’
BY KIMBERLEY HEATHERINGTON (OSV News) — When grim images of men and women overseas enduring poverty and devastation scroll across their television, computer, or mobile screens, U.S. Catholics may feel […]
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News Briefs: February 26, 2023
Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine’s Historic Dedication Honors Martyr’s Mission to Share Jesus’ Love OKLAHOMA CITY (OSV News) — More than 2,000 Catholic faithful from Oklahoma, other parts of the United […]
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Emotional LA Sheriff Details Arrest of Suspect in Shooting Death of Bishop O’Connell; Motive Remains Unclear
By Pablo Kay LOS ANGELES (OSV News) — A 65-year-old Hispanic man was taken into custody the morning of Feb. 20 by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies as the prime […]
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News Briefs: February 19, 2023
Philadelphia Archbishop Expresses ‘Shock, Deep Disappointment’ Over Racist Video by Catholic High School Girls PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez of Philadelphia issued a Feb. 10 message stating […]