DeSantis disregards Catholic bishops on death penalty, oversees Florida’s 100th execution February 24, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., moved ahead with his latest execution Feb. 23, over the objections of Florida’s Catholic bishops who appealed to the governor to reverse course on capital punishment.
Defensores católicos de los inmigrantes condenan la norma fronteriza propuesta por Biden February 24, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: En Español La administración Biden propuso el 21 de febrero su medida de control fronterizo más restrictiva hasta la fecha, anunciando que planea emitir una norma temporal que bloquee a los solicitantes de asilo que crucen la frontera ilegalmente o que no soliciten primero protección en otras naciones antes de venir a Estados Unidos. Defensores católicos de los inmigrantes condenaron la propuesta.
Catholic immigration advocates condemn proposed Biden border rule February 24, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News The Biden administration Feb. 21 proposed its most restrictive border control measure to date, announcing it plans to issue a temporary rule blocking asylum-seekers who cross the border without authorization or who do not first apply for protections in other nations before coming to the United States.
Putin’s suspension of key US-Russia nuclear arms treaty increases global risk, say experts February 23, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Crisis in Ukraine, Feature, News, World News After Russian President Vladimir Putin said Feb. 21 that Russia will suspend its participation in a key nuclear arms treaty, Catholic scholars and other experts called the move concerning for the world.
Georgetown panel examines dangers to democracy, Catholics’ role in healing divisions February 19, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, U.S. Congress, World News Catholics have a responsibility to address rising threats to democratic norms in civic and social life, panelists said at a Feb. 16 event hosted by Georgetown University’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life.
Pennsylvania governor calls on state lawmakers to abolish capital punishment as ‘statement of morality’ February 17, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Gov. Josh Shapiro called on Pennsylvania’s legislature Feb. 16 to end the death penalty, marking the first time a governor of the Keystone State has formally called on lawmakers to abolish the practice. Shapiro also said he will not authorize its use during his term.
FBI faces scrutiny about memo on ‘radical traditionalist Catholics’ February 16, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The FBI is facing scrutiny after a leaked memo suggested some “radical traditionalist” Catholics pose threats of racial or ethnically motivated violence. The memo has since been retracted by the bureau, a spokesperson told OSV News.
Harrisburg diocese reaches bankruptcy settlement, pledges further actions for abuse survivors February 16, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, World News federal bankruptcy court approved a reorganization plan for the Diocese of Harrisburg, Pa., Feb. 15. The settlement follows litigation from abuse survivors in the wake of the 2018 Pennsylvania grand jury report into child sex abuse in the Catholic Church in Pennsylvania.
Pro-life groups, members of Congress weigh in on chemical abortion case February 15, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Pro-life groups, as well as several members of Congress and state attorneys general, filed 15 friend-of-the-court briefs Feb. 10 with a federal court involving the U.S. government’s approval of drugs for early abortion.
Nikki Haley enters 2024 presidential race: ‘It’s time for a new generation of leadership’ February 14, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley announced Feb. 14 she is running for president, becoming the first major Republican candidate to enter the party’s primary against former President Donald Trump.
Lawsuit filed against Smithsonian, Archives on behalf of students allegedly kicked out for wearing pro-life hats February 10, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News A conservative law firm has filed lawsuits on behalf of individuals who say they were asked to leave the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum or the National Archives Museum in January over pro-life messages on their attire.
Pro-lifers, Catholics react to Biden’s State of the Union address February 9, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News In reiterating his call to codify Roe v. Wade Feb. 7, President Joe Biden drew criticism from Catholic and other pro-life groups.