Haiti bishops appeal for release of religious sisters kidnapped by suspected gang members
byBy OSV News PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The bishops of Haiti appealed for the release of six women religious who were kidnapped Jan. 19 in…
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Letter signed by 18 bishops urges US to redirect military spending to fund human needs
byBy 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
byBy 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
byBy 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
byBy 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…
With Christ at center, pro-life efforts will persevere, says U.S. bishops’ pro-life chair
byBy Julie Asher WASHINGTON — Jesus Christ’s words in the Gospel reading for Jan. 18, “I am with you always until the end of…
Migrant drownings stoke cross-border tensions, questions on jurisdiction
byBy David Agren MEXICO CITY — The drownings of three Mexican migrants in the Rio Grande has deepened a jurisdictional dispute between the U.S….
Two US prelates call for ‘immediate and total’ ceasefire in Gaza Strip
byBy Gina Christian Two U.S. prelates are urging an “immediate and total” ceasefire in the war that has convulsed the Gaza Strip for more…
Bishop Rolando Álvarez released, exiled from Nicaragua after over 500 days of detention
byBy David Agren MEXICO CITY — Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa has been released from prison and sent into exile along with 18 imprisoned…
Pope refines Vatican norms for spending, awarding contracts
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Continuing the long-running updating of laws and norms regarding Vatican expenditures and processes for awarding contracts, Pope Francis…