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‘We Are Not Yet Done’: March for Life Holds First National Event After Overturn of Roe v. Wade

By Kate Scanlan WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) — Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates descended upon the nation’s capital for the 50th March for Life on Jan. 20 — the […]

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Pope Announces Ecumenical Prayer Before Synod Assembly in October

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Encouraging Catholics to participate in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis also announced that before the assembly of the Synod of Bishops opens […]

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Personal Accompaniment Key to Vatican’s Expanded Vision for Marriage Formation

By Maria Wiering (OSV News) — When Adriana Vasquez was working in marriage ministry for the Archdiocese of New York two decades ago, she helped enrich the theology expressed in […]

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News Briefs: January 22, 2023

Thousands Gather at Site of Jesus’ Baptism in Jordan for Special Mass BETHANY BEYOND THE JORDAN, Jordan (OSV News) — The officially recognized site of Jesus’ baptism drew thousands of […]

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Public Safety Benefits Propel Case for Providing Undocumented Residents Legal Path to Driving

Boosted by bipartisan support and backing from a broad coalition of advocates including law enforcement officials, business leaders, and the Indiana Catholic Conference, momentum is growing across the state for […]

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Project Joseph Retreats Make their Way to Indiana: Offer Men the Opportunity to Heal

By Katharine Calabro-Sanders KOKOMO, Ind. — In 2022, Catholic and Christian pro-lifers celebrated the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The overturn was seen as a win for […]

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Pope Reorganizes Rome Vicariate to be More Collegial, Accountable

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With the same spirit and aims behind his recent reform and reorganization of the Roman Curia, Pope Francis, as Bishop of Rome, has overhauled the Vicariate […]

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News Briefs: January 15, 2023

After Benedict’s Funeral, Publisher Releases Book by Late Pope’s Secretary ROME (CNS) — Soon after Pope Benedict XVI was laid to rest in the crypt of St. Peter’s Basilica, an […]

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At funeral, pope remembers Benedict’s ‘wisdom, tenderness, devotion’

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI “spread and testified to” the Gospel his entire life, Pope Francis told tens of thousands of people gathered Jan. 5 for his predecessor’s […]

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Habitat-Evansville Dedicates Home Sponsored by the Late Father Joe Ziliak

By Megan Erbacher EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Steve Titzer admitted he wasn’t sure what his late cousin, Father Joseph Ziliak, would say at the dedication of the Habitat for Humanity of […]

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Pope Benedict: Eight Years as Pope Capped Long Ministry as Teacher of Faith

Other stories in the Pope Benedict package include: Global Impact of a German Pope Pope Benedict’s Body Solemnly, Lovingly Carried to St. Peter’s Basilica Thousands Pay Last Respects to Pope […]

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Diocese of Evansville Bishop Rededicates St. Joseph Church in Jasper

By Tim Lilley, The Message Editor JASPER, Ind. — Eight years. That’s how long it’s been since St. Joseph Parish in Jasper began looking at the long-term needs of its […]