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.
Trump peace plan to end Israel-Hamas war in Gaza met with cautious optimism, skepticism September 30, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, World News President Donald Trump released a 20-point peace plan to end the Israel-Hamas war Sept. 29, which was met with cautious optimism from some world leaders and skepticism from others as it remained to be seen whether Hamas would accept the agreement amid increasing international concern about humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip.
Religious freedom in nation’s schools examined by Religious Liberty Commission September 30, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, Schools, World News The third meeting of the Department of Justice’s Religious Liberty Commission Sept. 29 examined a range of religious liberty issues related to public and private schools, as well as reflections on recent instances of violence at houses of worship.
Clarence Thomas discusses originalism and Catholicism in CUA law event September 29, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas discussed topics including originalism and his own Catholic faith during remarks Sept. 25 at The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law.
2 ICE detainees killed and another injured in shooting at Dallas ICE facility, officials say September 24, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Gun Violence, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Two detainees were killed and another was in serious condition after a shooting at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told CNN Sept. 24.
At UN, Trump shifts tone on Ukraine, calls for Gaza ceasefire September 24, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, War in Ukraine, World News President Donald Trump on Sept. 23 addressed the U.N. General Assembly amid the backdrop of conflict in Gaza and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as world leaders still question the extent to which the U.S. will be involved in global affairs as the Trump administration implements its “America First” foreign policy.
Catholic immigration advocates express concern about new $100,000 H-1B visa fee September 23, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News President Donald Trump raised the fee for an H-1B visa to $100,000 on Sept. 19, creating some confusion for employers and prompting concern for Catholic immigration advocates.
