New data shows that the number of immigrants lacking permanent legal status in the U.S. “is much lower than the Trump administration claims,” and “talk of an invasion is overblown,” said J. Kevin Appleby, senior fellow for policy and communications at the Center for Migration Studies of New York.
Religious freedom in Russia continues to decline, say experts
As Pope Leo XIV highlights the need for interreligious dialogue and diplomacy, religious liberty in Russia continues to decline, with the U.S. International Religious Freedom Commission citing that nation’s intensified use of blasphemy laws to silence freedom of expression.
Baltimore native stirs controversy in Charlotte Diocese over liturgical norms
A leaked draft document on revising liturgical norms in the Diocese of Charlotte, N.C., has stirred backlash for its addressing of some practices predating the Second Vatican Council.
Catholic universities look to support foreign students amid Trump visa crackdown
Amid the Trump administration’s crackdown on foreign student visas, at least two Catholic universities contacted by OSV News said they are actively seeking to support affected students.
Recent East Africa deportations violates court order and human dignity, say advocates
Catholic immigration advocates are expressing their concern after the Trump administration apparently deported several immigrants without permanent legal status to East Africa — despite a court order restricting the government from deporting people to nations that are not their countries of origin.
Holy See calls for respect for human dignity, international law as civilian deaths soar
As civilian casualties from multiple conflicts have soared, the Holy See’s diplomat to the United Nations has called for a renewed respect for human dignity and international law, along with restrictions in armaments and a commitment to end the scourge of war.
Padre Pio’s habit, rare relics coming to U.S. — along with his fellow Capuchins
A habit worn by St. Pio of Pietrelcina and other rare relics are coming to the U.S., brought by Capuchin friars from the very monastery that was home to the beloved saint known as Padre Pio.
Trump ban on Harvard international students to hurt chaplaincy’s missionary reach
As Harvard University battles a Trump administration ban on international students, the head of the school’s Catholic chaplaincy has a message for those affected.
Bishop calls for prayer after deadly attack outside DC’s Capital Jewish Museum
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Va., called for prayers after two Israeli Embassy staff members were slain late May 21 outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington.
New Orleans Archdiocese reaches tentative bankruptcy agreement
The Archdiocese of New Orleans has reached a memorandum of understanding with creditors in its long-running bankruptcy case.
Catholic University cuts 7 percent of workforce amid $30 million deficit
The Catholic University of America in Washington has cut 7 percent of its workforce, as part of a financial restructuring to tackle a $30 million deficit amid declining enrollment revenue and rising overall costs.
Basilian sister in Ukraine to Pope Leo: ‘Thank you’ and ‘come to us’
Sister Lucia spoke with OSV News May 16 from her monastery in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia, where she and two fellow Basilian sisters have remained throughout Russia’s full-scale invasion, providing humanitarian and spiritual aid to civilians and military personnel alike.