(OSV News) — The Catholic bishops of Florida issued a staunch defense of their ability to determine policies for Catholic schools after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sent them a letter …
Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops
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Florida AG threat to Catholic schools ‘clear violation’ of the First Amendment, law scholar says
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe AG’s letter “reflects a misunderstanding of Americans’ fundamental right to religious freedom and is a glaring and dangerous government overreach.”
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Florida carries out double executions as bishops issue new pastoral letter
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonBefore Florida held two executions July 28, its Catholic bishops issued a pastoral letter urging Catholics to reflect on the Church’s death penalty opposition.
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Florida Catholic bishops urge DeSantis to stay two executions set for July 28
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonIf both executions take place as scheduled, it will be the first time since 1964 that Florida will have executed two inmates on the same day.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. (OSV News) — Is it possible a singular moment could quantify the emotions elicited during an episcopal ordination? For those who witnessed the ordination of Bishop Emilio Biosca …
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Florida’s Catholic bishops wrote to Gov. Ron DeSantis, urging the state’s Catholic governor to stay the scheduled Oct. 14 execution of Samuel “Sammy” Smithers.
