Sharing the Gospel means “we must be present in digital spaces,” and an annual collection by the nation’s Catholic bishops aims to bolster those efforts, said the bishop spearheading the …
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How might you help a nation in political turmoil celebrate its 250th anniversary and the unlikely creation of the first large-scale, self-governing republic in the modern world?
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(OSV News) — A New Mexico diocese is citing a breach of religious freedom protections, as it pushes back against the Trump administration’s efforts to seize land from a pilgrimage …
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The bishop-designate served 12 years as a missionary in Papua New Guinea before a series of assignments in Cuba.
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Religious freedom watchdog urges Trump to fill key ambassador vacancy
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom on May 12 reiterated its recommendation that President Donald Trump “swiftly” make a nomination to fill a key ambassador position to promote and …
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Trump says he plans to raise Jimmy Lai imprisonment during China visit
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump said May 11 he plans to discuss the imprisonment of Jimmy Lai during his upcoming visit to China; however, he suggested the prominent Catholic …
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California governor announces free diaper program for newborns, a first in US
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon(OSV News) — Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., announced May 8 a first-in-the-nation program to provide 400 free diapers to every newborn in the state. California, he said, will partner with Baby2Baby, …
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Washington Roundup: Louisiana asks court to stop abortion pill by mail; Trump pitches border policies
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe same week, Chief Justice John Roberts lamented public perception of the high court as “political actors.”
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Catholic groups stress efforts to combat hunger as Senate prepares to consider farm bill
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — As the U.S. Senate prepares to consider a farm bill recently approved by the U.S. House, Catholic organizations together with the U.S. bishops sought to stress to …
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(OSV News) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on May 7, discussing the war in Iran, humanitarian aid and what the Vatican …
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