Sports gambling seems to be everywhere, especially when watching or listening to sports — both collegiate and professional. In fact, during March Madness season, nearly 68 million Americans are expected …
Legislation
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(OSV News) — It was one solid social victory amid the communal disintegration of the COVID-19 pandemic: With the congressional passage of the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act, an estimated 3.7 …
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OXFORD, England (OSV News) — Pro-life groups welcomed comments by the head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales bitterly criticizing attempts by government-aligned parliamentarians to rush through a bill …
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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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Federal judge blocks Louisiana law requiring public schools to post Ten Commandments
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — Louisiana’s law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments is unconstitutional, a federal judge ruled Nov. 12. The ruling is a setback for proponents of …
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Bishops reject Mexico City initiative aimed at eliminating any legal protection for life in womb
by David Agrenby David AgrenMEXICO CITY (OSV News) — The Mexican bishops’ conference expressed deep concern over an initiative in the Mexico City assembly “which seeks to completely eliminate legal protection for life in …
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In a few short days, the election will be over and, God willing, the United States will have a president-elect. But, as the chaos of recent months has made clear, …
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Delaware governor vetoes bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide in state
by Joe Owensby Joe OwensWILMINGTON, Del. (OSV News) — Delaware Gov. John Carney Sept. 20 vetoed House Bill 140, turning back legislative efforts to make legal physician-assisted suicide in the state. “And although I …
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Washington Roundup: Deadline to avert shutdown; voting and one’s conscience; democracy summit
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — Republicans in the U.S. House rejected their own party’s funding bill shortly before a looming deadline to avert a government shutdown. Also, a U.S. bishop expanded …
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Vance confirms Trump would veto a national abortion ban passed by Congress
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — Former President Donald Trump recently wrote on social media that his administration would be “great for reproductive rights,” a term often used by those who advocate …
