WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President-elect Donald Trump Jan. 7 reiterated his call for some companies that make investments in the U.S. economy to bypass some environmental regulations. That proposal is one …
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El Salvador archbishop blasts mining law change, says it will cause ‘irrevocable damage’
by David Agrenby David AgrenBUENOS AIRES (OSV News) — Catholic leaders in Central America expressed alarm over the idea of repealing a national prohibition on extractive activities in El Salvador — putting the church …
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DAVENPORT, Iowa (OSV News) — Chad Pregracke of East Moline, Illinois, who is recognized worldwide for energizing people to join him in cleaning up rivers and planting trees, will receive …
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(OSV News) — As the United Nations’ annual climate conference kicks off, two Catholic humanitarian agency executives told OSV News that the world’s poorest nations must be given the tools …
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BALTIMORE (OSV News) — Methods of further incorporating “Laudato Si’,” Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical on care of creation, into the life of the church at the local and national level …
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Washington Roundup: Biden talks love of country; high court asked to hear religious liberty claim
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — This week in Washington, President Joe Biden pledged a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Donald Trump in January, reminding Americans, “You can’t love your country …
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Faith, business, agricultural leaders discuss ways to respond to ‘cry’ of Earth, the poor
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsOMAHA, Neb. (OSV News) — Archbishop George J. Lucas of Omaha hosted a diverse group of leaders from government, business, education, nonprofit, agriculture and religious organizations from across northeast Nebraska …
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Washington Roundup: Trump verdict reactions; Alito rejects recusal; FDA abortion drug research asked
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — After former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, was found guilty on all 34 counts by a Manhattan jury over falsified business records in …
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NAIROBI, Kenya (OSV News) — When Pope Francis released his apostolic exhortation “Laudate Deum” (“Praise God”) was released Oct. 4, its message echoed loudly across Africa, where millions of ordinary …
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(OSV News) — The Biden administration has made a bid to support both clean energy and jobs for young people with the creation of the American Climate Corps — a …