(OSV News) — The Maryland Supreme Court ruled Aug. 14 that the religious exemption in the state’s Fair Employment Practices Act “bars claims (of) religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity …
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Iowa lawmakers pass 6-week ban on most abortions; court challenge already filed
by Julie Asherby Julie Asher(OSV News) — During a special session July 11, the Iowa Legislature passed a ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. Once Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the …
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Bishops find Catholic disciples, evangelizers with ‘deep spiritual thirst’ on San Quentin death row
by Julie Asherby Julie AsherSAN QUENTIN, Calif. (OSV News) — San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone said a recent daylong pastoral visit to death row at San Quentin State Prison with three other California …
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Knights’ novena to St. Joseph marks 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ pontificate
by Julie Asherby Julie AsherNEW HAVEN, Conn. (OSV News) — As he congratulated Pope Francis on his 10th anniversary as spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly of the Knights of …
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Indianapolis priest named director of USCCB’s Institute on the Catechism
by Julie Asherby Julie AsherWASHINGTON (OSV News) — The recently formed Institute on the Catechism will carry out the U.S. bishops’ vision of the importance of “connecting evangelization and catechesis,” according to Father Daniel …
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Underway: Trial of pro-life activist charged with violating federal FACE Act
by Julie Asherby Julie AsherBy Julie Asher (OSV News) — A Catholic pro-life advocate is on trial for allegedly violating a federal law that protects access to abortion clinics, and the lead lawyer defending …
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity takes on ‘even greater significance’ in 2023
by Julie Asherby Julie Asher(Leer in Español) By Julie Asher WASHINGTON (OSV News) – James Griffin, executive director of the Durandus Institute for Sacred Music & Liturgy, said the annual Week of Prayer for …