Grupos católicos condenan el informe del presunto trato ‘inhumano’ hacia los migrantes por parte de Texas, incluida la denegación de agua July 20, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: En Español Los defensores de los migrantes condenaron un informe que alega un trato inhumano a los migrantes que buscaban cruzar la frontera hacia Texas, incluida una acusación de que el estado ordenó a su personal que no les diera agua a los migrantes a pesar del calor extremo.
Catholic groups condemn Texas’ ‘inhumane’ treatment of migrants alleged in report July 20, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Catholic migrant advocates condemned a report alleging inhumane treatment of migrants seeking to cross the border into Texas, including an allegation that the state directed its personnel to withhold water from migrants despite extreme heat.
Black, African Catholic national gatherings nurture missionary disciples for church, society July 20, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News Three events in July are bringing Black and African Catholics from across the country together in faith, fellowship and a deeper understanding of missionary discipleship.
Papal envoy gives Biden letter from pope, urges U.S. leaders to support peace July 20, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News The top priority for Pope Francis’ peace envoy in his meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden was the repatriation of children forcibly deported from Ukraine to Russia, the papal nuncio to the United States said.
Biden discusses war, humanitarian concerns in Ukraine with Pope Francis’ envoy July 19, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Pope Francis has sent Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, his special envoy, to Washington as part of his ongoing humanitarian efforts to help Ukraine.
Florida death-row inmate waives all appeals, future motions; execution is set for Aug. 3 July 19, 2023By Jean Gonzalez OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Florida will mark its fifth execution of 2023 as the state will execute James Barnes Aug. 3.
Global status of religious liberty ‘dire,’ House lawmakers warn July 19, 2023By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, U.S. Congress, World News U.S. House lawmakers called the global status of religious liberty “dire” during a hearing July 18, citing concerns across the globe from China to Nicaragua.
Catholic University calls for emergency meetings with Washington police after nearby attacks July 19, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Gun Violence, News, World News The Catholic University of America has requested emergency meetings with Washington police following two recent off-campus attacks that occurred in the days after the killing of a beloved Kentucky teacher during an apparent robbery that took place in front of a university building.
Fundamental issues raised by twin Hollywood strikes July 19, 2023By Kurt Jensen OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Movie & Television Reviews The 160,000 actors and 11,500 screenwriters involved in the action against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers are concerned about two interrelated threats to their livelihood.
Mercy Sister from Rochester, N.Y., dies in two-vehicle crash during trip to Pennsylvania July 19, 2023By Mike Latona OSV News Filed Under: News, World News A Sister of Mercy from Rochester was killed in a two-vehicle crash July 16 in Pennsylvania that also involved three other congregation members.
Spiritual Exercise July 19, 2023By Archbishop William E. Lori Catholic Review Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, From the Archbishop A great act of charity is to accompany a person or family who is thinking of coming back to church.
Quo Vadis Baltimore showcases path to vocations, fraternity July 19, 2023By Kevin J. Parks Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Vocations Fifty-one young men from across the region joined in a community of brotherhood July 10-13 at St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore for a four-day overnight opportunity to allow Christ to be part of their lives through prayer, confession, adoration and talks about seminary and priestly life.
