As more children migrate alone, the church must speak up, says Georgetown panel
By Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — The Catholic Church must remain firm in its advocacy for children who migrate alone, panelists for a webinar hosted…
Loyola U. Maryland acknowledges historical ties to slavery, calls for ongoing examination
By Adriana Montes BALTIMORE — Loyola University Maryland officially acknowledged its historical ties to slavery with the release of a comprehensive 27-page report detailing…
‘We give thanks to God!’ says Haiti archbishop as six nuns are freed from captivity
By OSV News PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The six nuns kidnapped in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Jan. 19 have been freed, and the archbishop of the capital…
Haiti bishops appeal for release of religious sisters kidnapped by suspected gang members
By OSV News PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The bishops of Haiti appealed for the release of six women religious who were kidnapped Jan. 19 in…
Letter signed by 18 bishops urges US to redirect military spending to fund human needs
By OSV News WASHINGTON — At least 18 Catholic bishops have signed on to a call by PAX Christi USA for the U.S. government…
Keep advocating for life ‘from womb to tomb’ even when laws don’t, bishop urges
By Theresa Cisneros LOS ANGELES — Maria Consuelo Carrera has dedicated her public — and private — life to defending the rights of the…
Court hears case on federal agencies’ regulatory power that could impact church entities
By Kate Scanlon WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Jan. 17 in a pair of cases concerning the regulatory power of federal…
Eucharistic congresses ‘like Catholic family reunion,’ galvanizing Catholics in love for Jesus’ real presence
By Maria Wiering Despite threats of blizzard-like conditions, only clouds moved through southwestern Indiana Jan. 13 as the Diocese of Evansville held its first-ever…
Archbishop Fabre asks for prayers after his successor in Louisiana dies
By Lauretta Brown, OSV News, and Record Staff Report Expressing his sorrow, Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre asked the people of the Archdiocese of Louisville…
Con Cristo en el centro, los esfuerzos provida perseverarán, dice el presidente del comité provida de los obispos de EE.UU.
Por Julie Asher WASHINGTON — Las palabras de Jesucristo en la lectura del Evangelio del 18 de enero, “Yo estoy con vosotros todos los…