BALTIMORE (OSV News) — The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Nov. 14 urged his brother bishops and all the Catholic faithful to “continue to pray” when “peace …
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Public invited to join U.S. military archbishop in online rosary on Veterans Day
by Julie Asherby Julie AsherWASHINGTON (OSV News) — Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services will lead an early morning rosary online on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, and the …
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Washington exhibit on Rome’s pilgrim churches showcases pilgrimage history
by Julie Asherby Julie AsherWASHINGTON (OSV News) — “There’s a map for that!” That might have been the 16th century’s version of today’s “app” mantra for pilgrims in Rome making their way from one …
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Bishops’ pro-life chair calls for ‘radical solidarity’ with pregnant, parenting women
by Julie Asherby Julie AsherWASHINGTON (OSV News) — U.S. pro-life efforts “must remain strong to end legalized abortion” in this nation, but all Catholics have a personal responsibility to accompany women facing difficult or …
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Maryland court rules religious exemption bars discrimination claim against CRS
by Julie Asherby Julie Asher(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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