The Catholic Charities Bureau of the Diocese of Superior, Wisconsin, asked the U.S. Supreme Court Aug. 9 to overturn a decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court the agency argued discounted its religious identity.
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Newark Archbishop Says All Citizens Should ‘Engage in the Political Process’
At a time of inflamed political rhetoric, where neither major party candidate fully represents Church teaching on the issues, Cardinal Joseph Tobin is reminding Catholics of their duty to actively participate in the political process.
Federal Judge Rules Maine Can Exclude Catholic Schools From State’s School Tuition Grant Program
Catholic schools are still excluded from Maine’s tuition grant program, a federal judge ruled Aug. 8, but he added that he expected the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit to eventually provide “a more authoritative ruling.”
Two History-Making Catholic Olympians Serve as Team USA’s Flag Bearers for Closing Ceremonies
Swimmer Katie Ledecky, the most decorated American female Olympian ever, and gold medalist rower Nick Mead served as flag bearers leading Team USA at the Olympic closing ceremonies Aug. 11 in the Stade de France.
Florida Pro-Lifers Campaign Against Abortion Ballot Measure to State Constitution
Pro-life advocates across Florida are working diligently to inform voters about a ballot item they say contains “misleading” language and is “dangerous” in regard to women’s health.
Catholic Summer Camps Help Youth Meet Jesus Serving Others Struggling Under Poverty
Summer is mission trip season — which usually conjures up images of a few dozen Catholic teenagers and their chaperones practicing the corporal works of mercy in developing nations while simultaneously expanding their cultural horizons.
A Year After Historic Maui Wildfires, Community is Resilient, Optimistic Even as Needs Persist
The devastation wrought by the wildfires in West Maui last year is unmatched in recent history.
NY Catholic Conference Expresses ‘Relief’ Over Abortion Limits at Planned Parenthood
After reports that Planned Parenthood will no longer provide abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy at its New York City location due to funding challenges, the New York State Catholic Conference (NYSCC) is questioning where the $35 million Gov. Kathy Hochul allocated in 2022 to subsidize local abortion clinics went.
Report Claims U.S. Abortions on the Rise Since Dobbs, Driven by Telehealth Services
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, the number of abortions in the United States have increased, even as some states implemented near-total bans on the procedure, according to a report by #WeCount, a research project by the Society of Family Planning, a group that supports legal abortion. Pro-life activists who spoke with OSV News expressed concern about the report — and the trends it observed.
Kamala Harris Taps Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Presidential Running Mate
Vice President Kamala Harri has selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate as the presidential campaign shifts into high gear ahead of the Democratic National Convention later this month.