CHICAGO (OSV News) — The exchange of ideas in talks at a Chicago conference on the life of the Catholic Church in China highlighted a strong desire to keep the …
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CHICAGO (OSV News) — An Aug. 2-4 conference in Chicago on the life of the Catholic Church in China covered both the difficulties and strengths of being a church under …
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On July 11, 2024, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, chair of the Committee for Religious Liberty of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, gave the following address …
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US Catholics urged to promote ‘essential right’ of religious freedom through prayer, action
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsWASHINGTON (OSV News) — “Called to the Fullness of Dignity” is the theme of this year’s Religious Freedom Week of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The observance opens June …
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Washington Roundup: Biden’s HIPAA abortion rule; presidential debate signals; honoring Jimmy Lai
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Biden administration issued a new regulation to shield the medical records of women from criminal investigations if they cross state lines to seek an abortion …
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Washington Roundup: Foreign aid deal advances in House; three lawmakers threaten Johnson’s speakership
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — A bipartisan coalition in the House, led by House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., moved to advance a $95 billion package providing aid for Ukraine, Israel and …
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Five years ago, on April 15, flames engulfed Notre Dame Cathedral. It had long been on my bucket list of places to visit. I remember watching online videos of the …
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Court hears case on federal agencies’ regulatory power that could impact church entities
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Jan. 17 in a pair of cases concerning the regulatory power of federal agencies and the deference that courts give …
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Good evening! After you raise a happy hour glass to St. Germanicus, a youth in Smyrna martyred in 155 after he refused to apostatize, raise it again to the crowds …
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UPDATE: Exiled Nicaraguan bishop asks world’s bishops ‘not to abandon us’ as wave of priest arrests ends year in dictator-run country
by David Agrenby David Agren(Editors’ Note: Updated with new information Jan. 1 at 2 p.m. EST) MEXICO CITY (OSV News) — Since Christmas, Nicaraguan police and paramilitaries have detained more than a dozen priests, …
