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Our Sunday Visitor is a publishing organization based in Huntington, Indiana, dedicated to the Roman Catholic community. They produce the American national weekly newspaper called Our Sunday Visitor, along with a variety of Catholic magazines, religious literature, pamphlets, teaching materials, and resources for parish bulletins and donation envelopes. Additionally, they provide an "Online Giving" platform and "Faith in Action" websites for parishes. Established in 1912 by Father John F. Noll, Our Sunday Visitor became the leading Catholic newsweekly throughout the twentieth century.

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Catholic death penalty abolition group eager for new pope to build on Francis' legacy on issue

21 hours ago | osvnews.com | Kate Scanlon

3 WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Catholic opponents of the death penalty said they are eager for Pope Leo XIV to build on his predecessor’s legacy of opposition to capital punishment. Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy, executive director of Catholic Mobilizing Network, a group that advocates for the abolition of capital punishment in line with Catholic teaching, told OSV News, “From what I understand of Pope Leo XIV, he is prepared, capable and — I pray — eager to build upon” the legacy of Pope Francis.
House budget proposal cuts Medicaid, blocks funds to abortion providers

1 day ago | osvnews.com | Kate Scanlon

1 WASHINGTON (OSV News) — A proposed House budget is drawing fire from some critics over its cuts to Medicaid, while drawing praise from others for promises to eliminate funds to health providers who also perform abortions.
Report: Catholic Church's economic benefit to Minnesota is more than $5 billion annually

2 days ago | osvnews.com | Rebecca Omastiak

4 ST. PAUL, Minn. (OSV News) — A report released earlier this year estimates that the Catholic Church in Minnesota contributes more than $5 billion annually in economic benefits to the state. Called “Fruits of the Vine,” the report on this economic impact was commissioned by the Minnesota Catholic Conference and sponsored by the Institute for Policy Research at The Catholic University of America in Washington and the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota in St. Paul.
Minnesota seminarians celebrate Pope Leo XIV’s election — with motorcade and festive panache - OSV News

2 days ago | osvnews.com | Rebecca Omastiak

4 ST. PAUL, Minn. (OSV News) — A recently installed chimney on the roof of St. John Vianney College Seminary in St. Paul billowed white smoke into a clear, blue sky May 8, mirroring the smoke that emitted from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney in Vatican City and signaling the election of a new pope.
Besides Leo XIII, 12 other popes have shared that name with new pontiff; 5 are saints

3 days ago | osvnews.com | Michael R. Heinlein

10 ROME (OSV News) — When Catholics heard on May 8 the new pope had chosen the name Leo XIV, the thoughts of many turned immediately to Leo XIII, the last pope to bear the name. That most recent Leo, who served as pope from 1878 to 1903, is especially remembered for articulating the church’s teaching on social justice in a rapidly changing and ever industrialized society.
'Doctrinal clarity, strong governance, thoughtful appointments' among Weigel's hopes for papacy

5 days ago | osvnews.com | Paulina Guzik

6 ROME (OSV News) — Only a few days have passed since the election of Pope Leo XIV, but the 266th successor of Peter has already given a hint on the style of his papacy, from his traditional papal vestment on his election day to his first homily in the Sistine Chapel May 9 and his address to the cardinals May 10.
Midwest Augustinians celebrate in Pope Leo XIV a brother ‘rooted in the spirit of St. Augustine’

6 days ago | osvnews.com | Maria Wiering

7 (OSV News) — The head of the Midwestern Augustinian province that Pope Leo XIV once led called the new pope’s election “moment of profound significance — not only as the first pope from the United States, but also as the first Augustinian to be elected pontiff.” In a statement from that province released May 8 hours after the former Cardinal Robert F. Prevost was elected pope, Augustinian Prior Provincial Father Anthony B.
Americans present for white smoke ‘shocked’ native son is now Pope Leo XIV

6 days ago | osvnews.com | Gretchen R. Crowe

4 VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — On the second day of the conclave, after white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, Americans in Rome reacted with shock, delight and questions at the realization that the new pope — Pope Leo XIV — was a fellow American. Though born in Chicago, Robert Francis Prevost was not a household name in the United States, having lived most of his life in Europe and South America.
World leaders warmly welcome Pope Leo XIV as messenger of peace

6 days ago | osvnews.com | David Agren

1 (OSV News) — World leaders warmly congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election and exhorted him to work toward peace in an increasingly conflictive word. Leaders in Latin America, meanwhile, expressed special enthusiasm with his election as the pontiff, previously Cardinal Robert Prevost, served as a missionary in Peru for nearly two decades and worked to remedy regional challenges such as poverty and migration.
First American pope: White Sox fan, Villanova grad, Peru missionary, Vatican leader

6 days ago | osvnews.com | Maria Wiering

9 (OSV News) — Standing on loggia of St. Peter’s basilica, newly elected Pope Leo XIV smiled, waved and appeared to hold back emotion May 8 as he introduced himself to the world as the 266th successor to St. Peter — the first American to hold that role. His first words: “Peace be with you!” Pope Leo, 69, formerly Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, is the first pope from the United States.