Trump administration sets record-low refugee admission cap, with focus on white South Africans
byBy Kate Scanlon , OSV News WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Trump administration indicated it would restrict the number of refugees it admits annually…
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Brazilian cardinal calls for peace, solidarity with poor after deadly police raid
by(OSV News) — Brazilian Cardinal Orani João Tempesta of Rio de Janeiro appealed for peace after a police operation targeting a local drug trafficking gang…
Faith thrives in community, not isolation, pope tells young adults
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV encouraged an international group of young adults to reach out to their peers and invite them to…
Teaching is ‘great act of love,’ pope tells educators
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — A human connection of love and care between a teacher and student is a key part of the educational process,…
Catholic ministries brace for millions of hungry Americans as SNAP deadline looms
byBy Gina Christian, Kate Scanlon, OSV News PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — Standing in the rear of St. Benedict Church in Philadelphia, part of St. Athanasius…
USCCB president raises alarm about disruption of federal food assistance
byBy Kate Scanlon, OSV News WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference has urged lawmakers to fund federal food assistance before…
Catholic universities must promote growth in faith, knowledge, pope says
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Rather than educating students to “become experts in infinitesimal details of reality,” Pope Leo XIV said, Catholic universities must help them have…
Changing world calls for new commitment to Catholic schools, pope says
byVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholic education, which has changed over the centuries, must continue to evolve to help young people face the challenges not only of…
Pope Leo’s first trip will focus on ecumenical, interreligious relations
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and its Creed, as well…
Paris cathedral Mass comforts Kentucky students after Louvre heist interrupts class trip
byBy Elizabeth Wong Barnstead / The Western Kentucky Catholic , OSV News (OSV News) — Participating in Mass together at Notre Dame Cathedral in…