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Eucharistic Congress CEO Says Catholics ‘Are Ready to Make History’

(OSV News) – In the afterglow of this summer’s National Eucharistic Congress, Jason Shanks senses that there’s a new “way of evangelization” emerging – or reemerging – among Catholics in […]

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‘Forgiven’ and the Need for Confession Revival

(OSV News) – Throughout the course of the National Eucharistic Revival, I’ve seen several proposals that we need a “Confession Revival,” too. It’s hard not to agree. We’re all sinners […]

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Catholic Charities USA launches Hurricane Milton Relief Fund

(OSV News) – As Hurricane Milton took aim at Florida just days after Hurricane Helene, Catholic Charities USA launched a dedicated disaster relief donation campaign. CCUSA – the official domestic […]

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News Briefs: October 20, 2024

Michigan Catholic Bishops Say Governor Whitmer Video Mocks Eucharist LANSING, Michigan (OSV News) – Michigan’s Catholic bishops have expressed “profound disappointment and offense” after the state’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer appeared […]

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IVF and Other Interventions for Infertility:

What the Church Teaches and Why In vitro fertilization (IVF) has been in the national news a lot lately, and many people of good will, including many Christians, struggle to […]

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News Briefs: October 13, 2024

Israeli Ambassador Says Country ‘Craves Peace’ as Tensions Rise in the Middle East ROME (OSV News) – On the first anniversary of the attack that sparked an escalating conflict in […]

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Second Session of Synod Opens in Rome

ROME – Nearly a year after the conclusion of the first session of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, Bishop Rhoades and other members of the synod returned to Rome […]

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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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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 […]