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Church organizations reject the release of a medical group that helps migrants in Panama

Church organizations reject the release of a medical group that helps migrants in Panama

By Manuel Rueda, OSV News (OSV News) – Religious organizations in Panama are very concerned about the health and safety of migrants crossing the country on their way to the United States, after a surprising decision The United States government’s efforts to prevent the practice of medicine without restrictions in your country. In a statement

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Washington Roundup: Congress Begins in Closing; CRS supports USAID regulation; SCOTUS prepares abortion case

Washington Roundup: Congress Begins in Closing;  CRS supports USAID regulation;  SCOTUS prepares abortion case

WASHINGTON (OSV News) – The House passed a $1.2 trillion budget bill on March 22 to cover the federal government until September, leaving the Senate with only hours to pursue the defense. causing a government shutdown. The move angered some House Republicans, who indicated they might retaliate against House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. Also in

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A new travel culture? The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage organizer for the US is planning

A new travel culture?  The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage organizer for the US is planning

ST. PAUL, Minn. (OSV News) – In March 2017, Will Peterson and his friend David Cable walked out of Peterson’s front door in Lexington, Kentucky, to begin a journey. Their destination was the Trappist Abbey of Gethsemani, about 70 miles away. It was a 75-minute drive down Bluegrass Park Road, but the friends didn’t drive.

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Hong Kong’s emergency security law has been criticized by leaders, including Catholics

Hong Kong's emergency security law has been criticized by leaders, including Catholics

By Michael Kelly (OSV News) – Hong Kong’s parliament has quickly passed a controversial new law that some observers say will see priests imprisoned if they don’t report to the authorities certain crimes that have been reported in the during the penance festival. The United Nations and human rights groups say the new law will

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Grammy-winning Florida pastor reinstated after defamation allegations

Grammy-winning Florida pastor reinstated after defamation allegations

(OSV News) – A Florida priest and Grammy-winning recording artist has been reinstated to the ministry after allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor were returned by the prosecutor. Father Jerome Kaywell, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Punta Gorda, Florida, “has been reinstated, effective immediately” and his “good name…,” Bishop Frank said. J. Dewane

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New auxiliary bishops offer ‘great sign of hope and joy,’ says Philly archbishop

New auxiliary bishops offer 'great sign of hope and joy,' says Philly archbishop

PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — Three Philadelphia priests have been appointed auxiliary bishops of their Archdiocese, giving “a great sign of hope and joy” as they “walk among the people” on a journey to the eternal life in Jesus Christ. said their archbishop. Bishop Keith J. Chylinski, Bishop Christopher R. Cooke and Bishop Efren V. Esmilla

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