Bishops, state agree to protect confession in Washington mandatory reporter law October 10, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, Religious Freedom, World News Washington state’s government and its Catholic bishops reached an agreement Oct. 10 in a federal lawsuit over the state’s mandatory reporter law they said could force priests to violate the seal of confession.
Uncertainty grows for food assistance programs amid government shutdown October 9, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Catholic Charities, News, Social Justice, U.S. Congress, World News Federal food assistance programs used by millions could be at risk as the federal government shutdown continues, proponents of those programs said.
Trump says Israel, Hamas ‘have both signed off’ on first phase of White House peace proposal October 9, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News Israel and Hamas “have both signed off” on the first phase of a White House peace proposal for Gaza, President Donald Trump said late Oct. 8 in a social media post.
Pope Leo tells migration advocates church must not be ‘silent’ on the issue October 8, 2025By Kate Scanlon Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV expressed solidarity with the immigrant community in the U.S. and urged the church to be a united voice on their behalf in an Oct. 8 private audience with immigration advocates.
Justices hear faith-driven free speech challenge to Colorado conversion therapy ban October 7, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, Supreme Court, World News The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Oct. 7 in Chiles v. Salazar, a First Amendment challenge to a Colorado law banning professional counseling services that practice “conversion therapy” for minors, efforts intended to change a minor’s gender identity that differs from the young person’s biological sex or to change their sexual orientation.
Supreme Court begins fall term amid split in public opinion on its work October 6, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, Supreme Court, World News The U.S. Supreme Court began its fall term Oct. 6, with cases on its docket that include legal battles over some of President Donald Trump’s policies and use of executive authority.
Washington Roundup: Shutdown continues; Hamas agrees to hostage release after Trump Gaza proposal October 3, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, U.S. Congress, World News The federal government shutdown stretched into its third day with indications it would continue after lawmakers once again failed to pass a spending bill.
Pro-life advocates object as Trump FDA approves new generic pill for abortion, again October 3, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new generic form of mifepristone — a pill commonly, but not exclusively, used for early abortion — drawing criticism from pro-life advocates. It marks the second time a Trump administration has approved a generic form of the pill.
Pope Leo calls rhetoric from Hegseth, Trump meeting with generals ‘worrying’ October 3, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV expressed concern about rhetoric used by President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shortly after their Sept. 30 meeting with top U.S. military officials.
Marquette poll: Americans worry about political violence, but see few solutions October 2, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News A large majority of Americans said political violence is a big problem, but sharp partisan differences persist on who they see as responsible, a new Marquette Law School national survey found.
Catholic groups serving the poor call for action to end federal government shutdown October 1, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, U.S. Congress, World News Congressional lawmakers failed to pass legislation to fund the federal government, resulting in a federal government shutdown at the end of September. Catholic groups that serve the poor urged lawmakers to end gridlock.
March for Life reveals 2026 theme in ‘critical moment’ for the pro-life cause October 1, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The 2026 National March for Life theme is “Life is a Gift,” The March for Life Education and Defense Fund announced Sept. 30.
