“Every human life, given by God, is sacred,” Florida’s Catholic bishops told Gov. Ron DeSantis Aug. 13 in urging him to stay the execution of William Silvia and commute his …
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Supreme Court sets date for case over Catholic preschools and Colorado’s ‘universal’ program
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsWASHINGTON (OSV News) — The U.S. Supreme Court set a November date for oral arguments in a case over a clash between Catholic preschools and the state of Colorado over …
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Pope Leo to offer Mass at Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel for Nativity of Mary feast
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsThe Vatican has confirmed that the pope will travel to Genazzano to offer an evening Mass Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. local time.
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Anniversary of Voting Rights Act time to reflect on participation in democracy, Bishop Garcia says
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsThe Voting Rights Act “emerged from the sacrifices and perseverance of countless individuals who worked to secure the fundamental right to vote.”
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‘It is good for us to be here’: A reflection on the transfiguration of Jesus
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsWritten by Father Eugene Hensell (OSV News) — The story of the transfiguration of Jesus appears in all three synoptic Gospels (cf. Mk 9:2-10; Mt 17:1-8; Lk 9:28-36). Almost all biblical …
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“Make us a Church that goes forth, able to reach out to the peripheries, to console those who are lonely, and to sow fraternity and connection.”
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Pope Leo’s meeting with Patti Smith highlights rocker’s Church-adjacent artistry
by OSV Newsby OSV News“It was a long audience that felt more like a conversation between two people discovering they were old friends, sharing memories.”
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Written by Julie Davis (OSV News) — Despite how much they are quoted — especially among Catholics — most people have a superficial sense of these six oft-cited writers and …
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Pope Leo XIV spoke with Tom Llamas of NBC News July 29 about being the first American pope, his diverse ancestry and whether he might be coming to the U.S. …
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Blessed Rother was “a champion of human dignity who heroically laid down his life to bring the light of Jesus Christ to a people plagued by horrific darkness.”
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