During a special session July 11, the Iowa Legislature passed a ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. Once Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signs the measure July 14, it will take effect immediately.
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Religious congregations help US-bound migrants stranded near the Darién Gap
Three congregations in Necoclí are currently working with the Apartadó Diocese and humanitarian groups to assist migrants who are stranded and have run out of funds. At the town's community center, in addition to providing daily...
Ukraine’s military chaplains ‘in position’ on front line, ‘ready to heal the wounds of war’
Ukrainian military chaplains told OSV News they're standing shoulder-to-shoulder with their troops across a long front line, while readying themselves for a post-war ministry of healing throughout their nation.
Pope names 21 cardinals, including U.S.-born Archbishop Prevost
Pope Francis named 21 new cardinals, including U.S.-born Archbishop Robert F. Prevost, who took the helm at the Dicastery for Bishops in April, and French Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States.
Sisters’ ‘Soul Box’ exhibit provides solace to families of victims slain by gun violence
For the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, offering well-intentioned "thoughts and prayers" to grieving families after every mass shooting is sometimes not enough.
Baltimore archbishop asks for prayers for victims of mass shooting at a neighborhood block party
Following a July 2 mass shooting in which two people were killed and another 28 injured at a block party in the South Baltimore community of Brooklyn, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori asked for prayers for the victims and the...
Supreme Court rejects Biden student loan forgiveness for millions of Americans
The U.S. Supreme Court June 30 rejected President Joe Biden's $400 billion plan to cancel or significantly reduce federal student loan debts for millions of Americans.
Volunteer celebrates 50 years of service to her parish’s GermanFest celebration
“It’s how a community and church should be.”
Shawnee community of faith celebrates 50 years
"The church you helped start in 1973 looked very different from the church we are celebrating in tonight."
Overland Park parish breaks ground on Fiat Center
"Even with the economy, people stepped up and were very generous."