Sandra Day O’Connor, first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court, dies at 93 December 1, 2023By Kate Scanlon Filed Under: Feature, News, Obituaries, Supreme Court, World News Sandra Day O’Connor, who was the first female U.S. Supreme Court justice, and often a crucial swing vote as a moderate, died Dec. 1 in Phoenix, per a statement from the high court. She was 93.
Henry Kissinger, famed diplomat who shaped U.S. foreign policy and met popes, dies at 100 December 1, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, Obituaries, World News Henry Kissinger, a former secretary of state who shaped U.S. foreign policy for decades, died Nov. 29 at his Connecticut home, his consulting firm announced. He was 100.
Texas Supreme Court considers request for clarity on exemptions to abortion ban November 29, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The Texas Supreme Court Nov. 28 heard arguments in a challenge to the state’s abortion ban after a group of women alleged that the law forced them to continue pregnancies despite grave risks to their health.
Texas immigration bill will likely face legal challenge November 28, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, is expected to sign an immigration bill that would make it a state crime to cross into Texas from Mexico. Catholic organizations including the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops have opposed the legislation.
Biden celebrates release of some Hamas hostages, says it is ‘only a start’ November 27, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News President Joe Biden said Nov. 26 that he and first lady Jill Biden, “together with so many Americans are praying,” for 4-year-old Abigail Edan, an Israeli-American child who was in the third group of hostages released a few hours earlier by Hamas.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter is remembered for life of service guided by faith November 20, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Obituaries, World News Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, passed away Nov. 19 at her home in Plains, Georgia, according to a statement from The Carter Center.
Nebraska abortion advocates launch effort to qualify for 2024 ballot measure November 17, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The Nebraska Catholic Conference, Nebraska Right to Life and the Nebraska Family Alliance and other pro-life groups are criticizing a newly launched effort to put abortion protections on the ballot in their state in 2024.
March for Israel draws busloads to National Mall to protest antisemitism November 15, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, World News An estimated tens of thousands of people gathered on the National Mall Nov. 14 in a show of solidarity for Israel in the wake of the terrorist group Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks on that country and a protest of antisemitism around the globe. Protesters also demanded the release of hostages abducted by Hamas.
March for Life announces 2024 theme: ‘Pro-Life: With Every Woman, For Every Child’ November 15, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News The March for Life’s theme for its 2024 event will be “Pro-Life: With Every Woman, For Every Child,” the group’s president announced Nov. 14.
Bishops’ migration chairman urges lawmakers to enhance protections for migrant children November 14, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Immigration and Migration, News, World News he chairman of the U.S. bishops’ migration committee has sent a letter to lawmakers in Congress urging enhanced protections be put in place for migrant children.
Supreme Court will implement ethics code for justices after controversies November 14, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Supreme Court, World News The U.S. Supreme Court announced Nov. 13 that it will implement an ethics code for its justices. The move comes after a series of allegations that some of the justices have received expensive gifts or allegedly taken part in improper financial activities.
Scott’s withdrawal from GOP presidential primary further shrinks a once-crowded field November 14, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, World News After Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., announced Nov. 12 that he is suspending his 2024 campaign for his party’s presidential nomination, Catholic political scientists told OSV News that the senator ran a campaign out of sync with the Republican primary electorate.
