New Hampshire becomes latest state to restrict sex-change surgeries for minors
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed into law a bill that restricts sex-change surgeries on minors, along with a bill that restricts access to female...
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National congress sends forth Catholics to ignite new Pentecost as Eucharistic missionaries
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) -- As five days of the National Eucharistic Congress concluded with one final revival and a beautiful solemn Mass in Lucas Oil...
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Remembering Catholic comedian Bob Newhart
(OSV News) -- About the same time Chicago-area native George Robert Newhart was inching his way from an accounting job toward a career in comedy, his older...
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Knights of Columbus cover mosaics in Washington shrine created by priest-artist accused of abuse
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- Premium brown paper was placed over significant portions of an extensive mosaic program in the St. John Paul II National Shrine...
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With pandemic long over, has the Communion cup made a comeback in church?
CHICAGO (OSV News) -- When the federal government completely lifted all health restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2023, churches in dioceses...
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Siblings feel love, support at raucous Olympic send-off at Maryland Catholic high school
CATONSVILLE, Md. (OSV News) -- Paul Whittaker expects to feel the stress when he watches his daughters, Juliette and Isabella Whittaker, run during this...
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National congress concludes, beginning a new era of Eucharistic 'missionary conversion'
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) -- The five days of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis could not have ended in a more fitting way -- with the...
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Eucharistic pilgrimage planned for 2025, next congress before 2033
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) -- A Eucharistic pilgrimage from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is being planned for spring 2025, Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens of Crookston,...
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Papal envoy Cardinal Tagle on the congress, the Eucharist and what comes next
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) -- The 10th National Eucharistic Congress will culminate with a Mass and commissioning on July 21, the event's final day. Celebrating...
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Final revival night energizes thousands at Eucharistic congress to be 'alive again' in Christ
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) -- From the first moments of the final nighttime revival session at Lucas Oil Stadium July 20, an electricity coursed through the...
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Tens of thousands flood Indianapolis streets for largest U.S. Eucharistic procession in decades
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) -- Tens of thousands of Catholics walked through the streets of downtown Indianapolis July 20 for what Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens...
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Day 4 of national congress begins with historic liturgy, casts vision for church's future
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) -- At Lucas Oil Stadium, Day 4 of the National Eucharistic Congress, began with a liturgy -- and a story -- from the church that...
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Congress holds special revival night of Eucharistic adoration for healing hearts
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) -- For the tens of thousands of participants at the National Eucharistic Congress' third night of revival, Sister Josephine Garrett...
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Congress's Day 3 invites Catholics to find God's healing in the Eucharist, share it with others
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) -- "Sweet anointing, cleansing love, merciful healer, unending love." Tony Meléndez sang to his guitar, telling the audience...
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Broglio encourages young people to repent, reconcile and extend mercy at Eucharistic congress
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) -- At the Mass for youth at the National Eucharistic Congress July 19, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for...
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Trump accepts GOP nomination, addresses assassination attempt
(OSV News) -- Former President Donald Trump delivered a speech July 18 to accept the Republican nomination for president, pledging to reduce inflation...
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Here are 5 ways Father Mike Schmitz says Catholics can be better evangelizers
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) -- There are few Catholics in the country, and even the world, who don’t know the name of Father Mike Schmitz. The college...
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Minnesota Catholics recall crowd of 80,000 in Eucharistic procession for 1941 congress
ST. PAUL, Minn. (OSV News) -- When Sue Taylor started on a Eucharistic procession from Como Regional Park in St. Paul to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds...
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GOP delegates OK platform that changes abortion, immigration positions at Trump's direction
(OSV News) -- Delegates at the Republican National Convention approved a new party platform July 15 that largely reflects their nominee Donald Trump's...
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'Jesus, I trust in you': National Eucharistic Congress opens with a powerful holy hour
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) -- Absolute silence filled Lucas Oil Stadium as tens of thousands of people dropped to their knees to adore Jesus Christ in the...
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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage ends, but 'the best is yet to come'
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) -- The monstrance holding the Eucharist gleamed in the midday sun July 16 as pilgrims on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage's...
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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage ends, but 'the best is yet to come'
INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) -- The monstrance holding the Eucharist gleamed in the midday sun July 16 as pilgrims on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage's...
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Trump names Vance, Ohio's Catholic senator, as his 2024 running mate
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- Former President Donald Trump on July 15 named Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, a Catholic, as his running mate on the Republican ticket...
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Catholic, civic leaders call for peace, unity following Trump assassination attempt
(OSV News) -- Catholic and civic leaders called for peace and unity in the hours after former President Donald Trump was grazed by a bullet and a spectator...
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St. Mary Magdalene relic stolen from namesake Salt Lake City cathedral
SALT LAKE CITY (OSV News) -- A relic of St. Mary Magdalene was stolen from the Cathedral of the Madeleine on the morning of July 10. The theft was discovered...
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Pilgrims see the church 'alive and hungry' as National Eucharistic Pilgrimage enters final days
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (OSV News) -- Singing hymns and praying the rosary, hundreds of Catholics from the Archdiocese of Louisville and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis...
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Idaho, West Virginia ask Supreme Court to uphold their transgender sports bans
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- The attorneys general of Idaho and West Virginia asked the Supreme Court on July 11 to uphold their states' laws requiring student...
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Knights of Columbus order Rupnik icons covered until Vatican investigation ends
(OSV News) -- The Knights of Columbus has announced the Catholic fraternal organization will cover mosaics by ex-Jesuit Father Marko Rupnik at the St....
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Synod working document offers inspiration, points to journey ahead, say experts
(OSV News) -- The newly released working document for the Synod on Synodality offers inspiration, while revealing the journey is far from over in realizing...
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Faithful fill Brooklyn arena to celebrate Neocatechumenal Way's 50th anniversary in US
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (OSV News) -- An arena typically filled with fans cheering on the Brooklyn Nets had a different kind of excitement in the air July 7. The...
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Texas Catholic groups struggle to provide aid after Beryl cuts power to millions
HOUSTON (OSV News) -- Catholic aid organizations in the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese confirmed they cannot get to work just yet because of the power outage...
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Pro-life activists react to GOP platform change on abortion at Trump's direction
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- Members of the Republican National Committee have approved changes to platform on abortion at the direction of former President...
Read MoreMinn. bishops call on Catholics 'not to engage in, support or profit from' recreational marijuana
(OSV News) -- As Minnesota ramps up its legalized cannabis industry, the state's bishops have issued a pastoral letter warning of the dangers of marijuana. "Living...
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President Biden says it would take 'the Lord Almighty' to get him to drop out of presidential race
(OSV News) -- President Joe Biden said he had a "bad night" due to a cold in his first televised interview since his performance at a debate raised concerns...
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Pilgrims trekking National Eucharistic Pilgrimage eyeing final destination Indianapolis with two weeks remaining
ST. PAUL, Minn. (OSV News) -- Pilgrims on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage's four routes are edging closer to Indianapolis, with the group traveling...
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Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on some transgender interventions for minors
(OSV News) -- The Texas Supreme Court upheld a state law on June 28 banning certain types of medical or surgical gender reassignment procedures for minors...
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Iowa Supreme Court says 6-week abortion ban can be enforced
(OSV News) -- The Iowa Supreme Court ruled June 28 that the state's six-week abortion limit could be enforced amid a legal challenge to it. The 4-3 ruling...
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Fall River priest placed on leave for alleged sexual misconduct involving adult
(OSV News) -- A Massachusetts priest has been placed on administrative leave, following allegations of sexual misconduct involving an apparent adult victim...
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US medical professionals call for halt to transgender practices on children
(OSV News) -- A number of pediatricians and other medical professionals are urging the nation's medical organizations to halt hormonal and surgical interventions...
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What to expect at the National Eucharistic Congress in July
(OSV News) -- "I think my heart is going to explode," said Montse Alvarado, describing the way she expects to feel when she gathers with tens of thousands...
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Surgeon general calls gun violence a public health emergency
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- The U.S. surgeon general June 25 issued an advisory declaring gun violence a public health emergency, citing "the urgent threat...
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