(OSV News) — The Nicaraguan government has extinguished the legal status of more than 25 Catholic organizations, including religious orders such as the Franciscans, Carmelites and Augustinians, another diocesan Caritas …
August 2024
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Pro-life Democrats urge their party to seek alternatives as convention spotlights abortion
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon(OSV News) — The pro-life group Democrats for Life of America urged their party to work on policies that offer women and families support in an effort to reduce abortion …
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(OSV News) — A Christian convert in Egypt who has been imprisoned for more than two years for publicly speaking about his conversion has declared a hunger strike, prompting religious …
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Catholic death metal band gives authentic message of hope amid suffering to ‘deathcore’ music scene
by Liz Hansenby Liz HansenLANSING, Mich. (OSV News) — The members of the deathcore metal band Voluntary Mortification are considerate country neighbors, wrapping up garage rehearsals by 8:30 p.m., before the sun disappears over …
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(OSV News) — A New Jersey diocese and several priests are suing the federal government over a rule change in religious worker visas, in a case that highlights the perfect …
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Biden passes torch to Harris on the Democratic National Convention’s opening night
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon(OSV News) — President Joe Biden both sought to cement his own legacy and pass the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s standard-bearer during his address …
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With their good works, Lumen Christi Award finalists radiate Christ’s love, Extension says
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsCHICAGO (OSV News) — The Catholic Extension Society has announced seven finalists for its 2024-2025 Lumen Christi Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Chicago-based nonprofit, which since 1905 has …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ trip to Asia and Oceania in September will be a trip of religious, economic and social contrasts. Visiting four nations Sept. 2-13, the 87-year-old …
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(OSV News) — Once upon a time, it was assumed that every little girl wanted to be a princess. Modern aspirations may have since expanded somewhat — but every little …
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When I am asked about my experience of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, I think of the comments I received from many people who attended and told me they did …