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Last Survivor of Pearl Harbor Attack Remembered for Love of God, Country

(OSV News) – By any measure, Louis Anthony “Lou” Conter, a Catholic hero of World War II who died at age 102 on Monday, April 1, at his home in […]

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News Briefs: April 28, 2024

U.S. House Passes Aid to Ukraine Bill PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) – Ukrainian Catholics in the United States are breathing a sigh of relief and prayers of gratitude after a bill […]

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Pope: Jesus Gave His Life Out of Love for All

VATICAN CITY – When Jesus called Himself the “good shepherd,” He was telling people not only that He was their guide but that they were important to Him and “that […]

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Including Abortion in Pregnant Workers Act is ‘Indefensible,’ Bishop Rhoades Says

(OSV News) – Following the publication of final regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, Bishop Rhoades stressed the importance of safeguarding workplace conscience protections while also expressing concerns with […]

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Why Formation of Conscience Is Paramount in Catholic Political Responsibility

By Alexander Mingus In the leadup to Indiana’s primary elections on Tuesday, May 7, and the general elections in November, the bishops of the United States, including Bishop Rhoades, are […]

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For More Than 100 Years, Indiana Knights Have Supported At-Risk Youths

For more than 100 years, Knights of Columbus councils and their members throughout Indiana have helped Gibault Children’s Services foster a faith-fueled and fulfilling lifestyle for at-risk youths. Since founding […]

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News Briefs: April 21, 2024

Pope to Make 12-Day Trip to Asia in September VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis is planning to make the longest trip of his papacy this coming September, visiting Indonesia, […]

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Pope Grants Indulgences for Participants of National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, Congress

(OSV News) – Participants in the National Eucharistic Congress and the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage now have opportunities to receive plenary indulgences, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, President of the U.S. Conference […]

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The Church’s Prophetic Guide  to Participating in American Political Life

In the leadup to Indiana’s primary elections on Tuesday, May 7, and the general elections in November, the bishops of the United States, including Bishop Rhoades, are urging the faithful […]

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Videos Offer ‘Deep Dive’ into Mysteries of the Mass

(OSV News) – A new video series featuring several U.S. Catholic bishops will offer what organizers call a “deep dive into the sacred mysteries of the Mass.” “Beautiful Light: A […]

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News Briefs: April 14, 2024

Bishops Have ‘Powerful Encounter’ with Legacy of Racism MONTGOMERY, Alabama (OSV News) – A group of Catholic bishops recently traveled to Montgomery and Selma, Alabama, in what trip organizers called […]

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Pastoral Leaders Welcome Vatican Document on Human Dignity

(OSV News) – A number of Catholic pastoral leaders in the United States are applauding a new Vatican declaration on human dignity for its specific treatment of several key – […]