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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 […]
National
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 […]
National
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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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 […]
National
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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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 […]