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Louisiana State Police execute search warrant at New Orleans Archdiocese for records on abuse handling
(OSV News) — Louisiana State Police executed a search warrant on the Archdiocese of New Orleans April 25 for documents related to a widening investigation into how the archdiocese has handled allegations of clerical sex abuse. Louisiana State Police Trooper Jacob Pucheu, public information officer, told OSV News by email that the search took place […] The post Louisiana State Police execute search warrant at New Orleans Archdiocese for records on abuse handling first appeared on OSV News.
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Catholic Answers ‘no less resolved’ to use AI after ‘Father Justin’ brouhaha
(OSV News) — Executives from the apologetics nonprofit Catholic Answers told OSV News they remain committed to exploring artificial intelligence after the launch of the group’s “Father Justin” AI project sparked intense backlash online — and resulted in the character’s swift “laicization” to just “Justin.” “We’re no less resolved to make good use of this […] The post Catholic Answers ‘no less resolved’ to use AI after ‘Father Justin’ brouhaha first appeared on OSV News.
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New Florida law giving state sole authority on worker protections, wages called ‘inhumane’
By Jean Gonzalez ORLANDO, Fla. (OSV News) — A bill recently signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been described by a farmworker advocate as “inhumane” and draconian. DeSantis, who usually has public signing of bills, signed HB 433 in a closed door session April 11, along with other bills. Opponents of HB […] The post New Florida law giving state sole authority on worker protections, wages called ‘inhumane’ first appeared on OSV News.
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The Anzacs’ History In Palestine and the Push to Update School Curriculums
The Teachers and School Staff Palestine group has called for the “Anzac mythology” to be “dismantled”.
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In Nigeria, women religious are rescuing, rehabilitating victims of human trafficking
By Valentine Benjamin LAGOS, Nigeria (OSV News) — For decades, Nigeria has remained a source, transit and destination country for human trafficking in sub-Saharan Africa, with her citizens making up 6% of immigrants in Libya, where they are commonly traded in open markets, according to a 2021 report from the International Organization for Migration. But […] The post In Nigeria, women religious are rescuing, rehabilitating victims of human trafficking first appeared on OSV News.
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As House reveals China’s fentanyl role, Catholic experts say US has just one path out of the crisis
By Gina Christian and Kate Scanlon (OSV News) — Catholics working to address the nation’s fentanyl problem told OSV News a new congressional report naming China — and blaming its government — as the key source of the drug is important but old news, and that healing rising rates of addiction ultimately demands divine assistance. […] The post As House reveals China’s fentanyl role, Catholic experts say US has just one path out of the crisis first appeared on OSV News.
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Ave Maria professor: Earth Day needs Catholics’ full engagement and hopeful vision
(OSV News) — Catholic university professor Samuel Shephard suggests that Catholics can bring a unique viewpoint to Earth Day, celebrated April 22, because “as Catholics, we can understand we’re doing that as stewards of creation.” “When we get involved in Earth Day, we can do the same kind of things that everyone else is doing […] The post Ave Maria professor: Earth Day needs Catholics’ full engagement and hopeful vision first appeared on OSV News.
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Joven mexicana participando en la Peregrinación Eucarística Nacional está emocionada de caminar dos meses al lado de Nuestro Señor
By Rocio Rios , OSV News (OSV News) — En solo unas semanas, la vida de Amayrani Higueldo va a dar un paso de profunda riqueza espiritual. Su vida cambiará radicalmente. Ella es uno de los 24 jóvenes que participarán de la Peregrinación Eucarística Nacional, que empezará entre el 17 al 19 de mayo — […] The post Joven mexicana participando en la Peregrinación Eucarística Nacional está emocionada de caminar dos meses al lado de Nuestro Señor first appeared on OSV News.
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Bishop Fernandes on building a ‘culture of vocations’ in his diocese where priestly vocations have increased
(OSV News) — When people are impacted in their daily lives by strong examples of priests and religious faithfully living out their vocations, Bishop Earl K. Fernandes of Columbus believes that’s when vocations to the priesthood and religious life flourish. Bishop Fernandes, who spoke with OSV News ahead of the World Day of Prayer for […] The post Bishop Fernandes on building a ‘culture of vocations’ in his diocese where priestly vocations have increased first appeared on OSV News.
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En un mundo hostil, la vocación de los cristianos es la esperanza, dice el Papa
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) — Aunque los problemas alrededor del mundo corren el riesgo de sumir a la gente en el pesimismo, los cristianos están llamados a perseguir su vocación de ser “hombres y mujeres de esperanza”, dijo el Papa Francisco. “Como individuos y como comunidad, en la variedad de los carismas y de los […] The post En un mundo hostil, la vocación de los cristianos es la esperanza, dice el Papa first appeared on OSV News.
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act’s final regulations to protect mothers, but accommodate abortion
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Final regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will grant workers protections for time off and other job accommodations for pregnancy-related medical conditions like miscarriage, stillbirth and lactation — but also for abortion, which was opposed by many of the bill’s supporters. The regulations govern the implementation of the bipartisan legislation […] The post Pregnant Workers Fairness Act’s final regulations to protect mothers, but accommodate abortion first...
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Catholic charismatic renewal creates ‘church on fire’ with God’s love, says bishop
(OSV News) — The Catholic Church’s charismatic renewal is a movement of the Holy Spirit to “bring about a church that is on fire” with God’s love, the new head of the Holy See’s official charismatic body told OSV News. “The Catholic charismatic renewal is a deeply personal, life-giving, ongoing, transforming encounter with the […] The post Catholic charismatic renewal creates ‘church on fire’ with God’s love, says bishop first appeared on OSV News.