Kate Scanlon

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At 10 years, Pope Francis makes Americans ‘uncomfortable’ in their political views, Cardinal Wilton Gregory says

March 1, 2023
By Kate Scanlon
OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, Vatican, World News

As Pope Francis prepares to mark the tenth anniversary of his pontificate in March, one hallmark of his papacy has been to make both sides of the American political aisle “uncomfortable,” panelists, including Washington’s Cardinal Wilton Gregory, said at a Feb. 28 event hosted by Georgetown University’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life.

DeSantis disregards Catholic bishops on death penalty, oversees Florida’s 100th execution

February 24, 2023
By 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, 2023
By 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, 2023
By 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, 2023
By Kate Scanlon
OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, 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.

Pennsylvania governor calls on state lawmakers to abolish capital punishment as ‘statement of morality’

February 17, 2023
By 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, 2023
By 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, 2023
By 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.

DeSantis disregards Catholic bishops on death penalty, oversees Florida’s 100th execution

Defensores católicos de los inmigrantes condenan la norma fronteriza propuesta por Biden

Catholic immigration advocates condemn proposed Biden border rule

Putin’s suspension of key US-Russia nuclear arms treaty increases global risk, say experts

Pennsylvania governor calls on state lawmakers to abolish capital punishment as ‘statement of morality’

FBI faces scrutiny about memo on ‘radical traditionalist Catholics’

Harrisburg diocese reaches bankruptcy settlement, pledges further actions for abuse survivors

Pro-life groups, members of Congress weigh in on chemical abortion case

Nikki Haley enters 2024 presidential race: ‘It’s time for a new generation of leadership’

Lawsuit filed against Smithsonian, Archives on behalf of students allegedly kicked out for wearing pro-life hats

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