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INPEA Leader Eyes Retirement while Seeking to Fulfill Vision for Universal School Choice

Following a history-making tenure as the voice of Indiana’s non-public schools, John Elcesser has announced that he will retire in 2025 – but only after one more legislative session, which […]

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News Briefs: October 6, 2024

Relief Efforts Underway in Western North Carolina; Flooding Caused by Helene Devastates Region CHARLOTTE, N.C. (OSV News) — Relief efforts are underway to help communities across western North Carolina reeling […]

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Respect Life Month: ‘Revival of Prayer, Action’ Needed to End Abortion

(OSV News) – Ahead of Respect Life Month, the pro-life committee chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is urging “a revival of prayer and action” to end abortion […]

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Vatican Sees Spiritual Value of Medjugorje, Doesn’t Judge it Supernatural

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – With some prudence, Catholics can benefit spiritually from the messages and spiritual practices associated with the alleged apparitions of Mary in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, according to officials […]

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Catholic Leaders Call for Truth, Compassion amid Crisis in Ohio

By Simone Orendain (OSV News) – The Catholic bishops of Ohio issued a statement on Thursday, September 19, urging faithful and all people of goodwill to “turn to God and […]

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U.S. Bishop Urges Faithful to Meet Christ in Migrants, Respond with Compassion

WASHINGTON (OSV News) – In a message ahead of the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ migration committee stressed Pope Francis’ call for […]

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News Briefs: September 29, 2024

Delaware Governor Vetoes Bill to Legalize Assisted Suicide WILMINGTON, Delaware (OSV News) – Delaware Governor John Carney vetoed House Bill 140 on Friday, September 20, turning back legislative efforts to […]

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Second Synod Session to Open with Penitential Liturgy

By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The second session of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, set to bring 368 bishops, priests, religious, and laypeople to the Vatican, including […]

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Notre Dame Unveils No-Loan, Need-Blind Policy for Undergrads

SOUTH BEND (OSV News) – With student loan debt soaring, the University of Notre Dame has unveiled a new “no-loan policy” for undergraduate students, while also expanding its “need-blind” admissions […]

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Bishop Cozzens: Catholics Can ‘Shine Their Light’ Amid World’s Problems

BY EDUARDO CAMPOS LIMA (OSV News) – While the serious problems the world is facing are mostly beyond the control of the Church, Catholics can “shine their light” and draw […]

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News Briefs: September 22, 2024

Pope: Both U.S. Presidential Candidates Espouse Anti-Life Views ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM SINGAPORE (CNS) – Asked what a U.S. Catholic given a choice between voting for a person who […]

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Pope Thrives, Hits Main Themes During Asia-Pacific Trip

The 87-year-old Pope Francis not only survived the longest trip of his pontificate but he drew energy from the crowds who came to see him, and he seemed to enjoy […]