Trump names CatholicVote's Brian Burch as next Holy See ambassador
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- President-elect Donald Trump on Dec. 20 announced his intention to appoint Brian Burch, currently the president of CatholicVote,...
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Tiroteo masivo en una escuela cristiana de Wisconsin: Al menos 3 personas murieron y otras 6 resultaron heridas
(OSV News) -- La policía de Madison, Wisconsin, dijo que está investigando un tiroteo masivo en la Abundant Life Christian School de esa ciudad...
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Ten Commandments tablet surpasses estimates at Sotheby's despite authenticity questions
A contentious Ten Commandments tablet has sold at Sotheby's for $5.04 million -- more than twice its high estimate of $2 million.The auction took place...
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Pope Francis names Father Roger Landry a Monsignor
Father Roger Landry is now Monsignor Roger Landry -- but he says he's not ready to abandon the title "Father" anytime soon. Monsignor Landry, 54,...
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Catholic University faces $30M 'structural deficit' amid higher education headwinds
(OSV News) -- The Catholic University of America is facing a "structural deficit of $30 million" that the school "must address through both budget cuts...
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The story of the LA miracle that will make Pier Giorgio Frassati a saint
LOS ANGELES (OSV News) – For those who knew the strange story of Juan Gutierrez's ankle, or even parts of it, the word "miracle" was hard not to think...
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Supreme Court takes up S.C. Planned Parenthood defunding case
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- The U.S. Supreme Court said Dec. 18 it will hear a case concerning South Carolina's attempt to prevent Planned Parenthood from...
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One year later, Vatican document on same-sex blessings not causing much of a stir
Around this time last year, a Vatican document authorizing priests to provide non-liturgical blessings for same-sex couples led to headlines around the...
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Ten Commandments tablet, attributed to ancient Samaritans, goes up for auction
(OSV News) -- An inscribed tablet of the Ten Commandments -- claimed to be the world's oldest known extant example -- will go on auction Dec. 18 with expectations...
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3 dead, including teen suspect, in mass shooting at Wisconsin Christian school
(OSV News) -- Police in Madison, Wisconsin, said they are investigating a mass shooting at that city's Abundant Life Christian School Dec. 16 that left...
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In 2024, state laws of interest to Catholics span abortion to IVF to immigration
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- State laws of interest to Catholics spanned policy areas from abortion to IVF to immigration in 2024. An expected ruling from...
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Supreme Court to hear Catholic agency's religious exemption case
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 13 agreed to hear a case from the Catholic Charities Bureau of the Diocese of Superior, Wisconsin,...
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Cardinal O'Malley devotes decades to making 'present the merciful face of God'
BALTIMORE (OSV News) -- After he turned 80 at the end of June, Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley's retirement as archbishop of Boston was accepted by Pope...
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8 ways to celebrate Jubilee 2025 without leaving your diocese
(OSV News) -- As many as 35 million visitors are expected in Rome in 2025. Many of them will be pilgrims for the upcoming jubilee, a holy year the church...
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Why 'Conclave' is captivating audiences as the season's big Indie hit
(OSV News) -- Secrecy and gossip. Intrigue and politicking. Unexpected twists and startling revelations. It's all perhaps the stuff of the recent U.S....
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Pro-life sidewalk counseling highlighted in potential high court cases, federal pardons
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- The Supreme Court is expected to decide soon whether to hear a pair of First Amendment cases seeking to strike down so-called...
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Supreme Court hears challenge to Tennessee's gender transition ban for minors
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Dec. 4 in a case concerning a challenge to a Tennessee state law banning certain types...
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Did you know the Immaculate Conception is patroness of the United States?
Mary, under her title of the Immaculate Conception, has been patroness of the United States since the mid-19th century. But her protection of the nation...
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'It was brought back to life': Americans react to Notre Dame's Dec. 8 reopening
(OSV News) -- The devastating images -- whether viewed from the banks of the Seine River in Paris or on millions of glowing screens around the world --...
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Georgetown law school reaches 'mutually agreeable solution' with student allegedly denied Title IX accommodation
(OSV News) -- Georgetown University's law school has reached what it called a "mutually agreeable solution" with a pregnant student on taking her final...
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US bishops' migration chair: Church's support of 'a community in fear' must 'go beyond words'
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- The church's support for immigrant communities must "go beyond words" amid fears of potential mass deportation efforts, Bishop...
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'The Chosen' Season 5 coming Lent 2025; Last Supper scene grounded in Roumie's Eucharistic devotion
(OSV News) -- Beginning March 27, the fifth season of the hit series "The Chosen," which focuses on the life of Jesus and his closest disciples, will hit...
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Investing with a clear conscience: How should Catholics manage their money?
In today's complex society, it takes effort to ensure that your hard-earned money, once invested and out in the financial ether, doesn't fund the...
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UPDATE: St. Jude relic tour halted over 'incident' involving students, visiting priest
(OSV NEWS) -- A tour of a relic of St. Jude conducted by Father Carlos Martins, a priest of the Companions of the Cross religious community known for hosting...
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Georgetown U. president steps down for health reasons in 'most difficult decision' ever
(OSV News) -- The longest-serving president of Georgetown University will step down after 23 years for health reasons. John J. DeGioia said in a Nov....
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New York Archdiocese announces staff cuts, ministry restructuring due to abuse payouts
(OSV News) -- The Archdiocese of New York has announced staff cuts and a major revamp of its pastoral offices, as it sheds its longtime headquarters building...
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U.S. bishops announce Prayer Vigil for Life to take place Jan. 23-24
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- The annual Prayer Vigil for Life will take place Jan. 23-24, 2025, the U.S. bishops' conference announced Nov. 22. The event...
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Hegseth controversy compounds Vatican institution's concerns over religious symbols' misuse
(OSV News) -- Amid controversy over religious-themed tattoos sported by President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary Pete Hegseth, a U.S....
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St. Thomas Aquinas' skull traveling to Washington, seven Eastern states
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- A touring relic will give the faithful in Washington and seven states a rare opportunity to venerate St. Thomas Aquinas, one of...
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Indianapolis museum 'deeply honored' its 'Madonna and Child' painting chosen for Christmas stamp
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) -- Mary with the Christ Child has long been an iconic Christmas image for cultures and peoples around the world. Starting more...
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'Trust but verify' to reduce parish embezzlement risk, say experts
PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) -- In the wake of recent high-profile cases of financial mismanagement at parishes, experts said transparency, accountability and...
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Joy, gratitude over news of Acutis and Frassati canonization dates
PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) -- News that canonization dates have been set for Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, who have become popular patrons for teens...
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Catholic groups merge events for giant pro-life youth rally before March for Life
(OSV News) -- Before joining other pro-life advocates at the March for Life in Washington, Shannon Allen spent an evening with thousands of other teens....
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UPDATE: How will JD Vance's newly found Catholic faith affect his vice presidential role?
(OSV News) -- Vice President-elect JD Vance's wife, Usha, a practicing Hindu, once told him that she believed his 2019 conversion to Catholicism "was good...
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Archbishop Pérez: Cubans are 'suffering immense hardships' and 'need our help'
PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) -- After back-to-back natural disasters in recent weeks, the Cuban people "are suffering immense hardships and … need our...
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Bishops decry move to add 'right' to abortion, same-sex marriage to Virginia constitution
RICHMOND, Va. (OSV News) -- Virginia's Catholic bishops decried a move by a Virginia House of Delegates' committee Nov. 13 to advance proposed constitutional...
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