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Catholic expert warns U.S. democracy faces ‘stress test’ as Trump faces federal criminal charges in Miami
OSV News
June 14, 2023
(OSV News) — Former President Donald Trump surrendered to authorities at the federal courthouse in Miami June 13, making his first court appearance after being indicted on 37 federal charges related to his alleged mishandling of classified documents. The indictment ...
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Almost 7 in 10 Americans say biological sex, not gender identity, should determine sports participation
OSV News
June 13, 2023
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — A growing majority of Americans say athletes should compete on men’s or women’s sports teams that correspond to their biological sex rather than their gender identity, according to a June 12 Gallup poll. The new poll ...
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Pope thanks well-wishers for prayers; Vatican says recovery going smoothly
OSV News
June 12, 2023
ROME (CNS) — Pope Francis has thanked people for their prayers and many messages of support and affection, said Matteo Bruni, director of the Vatican press office, in a written statement the evening of June 9. The medical team caring ...
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For World Refugee Day, missions highlight programs to aid displaced
OSV News
June 9, 2023
In a world where 103 million people are forcibly displaced, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Catholic missionaries are often first responders helping those in need of a new home.
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Ukrainian Scholars Give Advice to British Experts on Russian Crimes
OSV News
June 8, 2023
Leading forensic experts at the British University of Exeter are collecting evidence and testimonies of Russian war crimes in Ukraine. In the course of their work, they met with Ukrainian religious scholars on May 25 to better prepare for future ...
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Pope to hear confessions, eat lunch with young people, at World Youth Day
OSV News
June 7, 2023
Pope Francis will have nine events with young people, including hearing their confessions and eating lunch with them, during his Aug. 2-6 trip to Portugal.
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At memorial, Charlie Kirk’s wife says she forgives alleged shooter