Pilgrimages are ‘safe,’ Holy Land church leaders say, telling pilgrims: ‘We’re waiting for you’ January 22, 2025By Judith Sudilovsky OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, World News Catholic leaders in the Holy Land called on Christian pilgrims to return to the region following the implementation of the long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Trump administration reverses policy to permit ICE arrests at churches January 22, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News The Trump administration said Jan. 21 it would rescind a long-standing policy preventing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from making arrests at what are seen as sensitive locations, including houses of worship, schools and hospitals.
Episcopal bishop pushes Trump on immigration at inaugural interfaith prayer service January 22, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde of Washington raised some concerns Jan. 21 over policies being advanced by the new Trump administration, asking President Donald Trump at an event where he was in attendance to show “mercy” to migrants and refugees coming to the U.S. for a better life.
‘We go to cry with them,’ says nun as migrants lament Trump immigration orders January 22, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Hours after the inauguration, Trump issued several executive orders, one of which declared migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border an emergency.
Running out of snow days, area schools may need to shift to remote learning, extended calendar January 21, 2025By Katie V. Jones Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools Students in the Archdiocese of Baltimore schools were treated to an extra winter break when snow covered the area in the beginning of January, canceling school for a few days across the region. With more winter weather on the horizon – it is only January – the possibility of more snow days is likely.
Radio Interview: Incoming March for Life president looks at pro-life priorities January 21, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Respect Life March for Life President Jennie Bradley Lichter talks with George Matysek about the pro-life movement and the upcoming march. In the second segment, Catholic Review Radio features the powerful keynote address of Gloria Purvis, a nationally known Catholic speaker and pro-life activist, at the 2023 Maryland March for Life.
Trump’s Day 1 includes executive orders on birthright citizenship, climate January 21, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Environment, Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Among the first acts of his second term, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders including on immigration, birthright citizenship and climate. Some Catholic organizations expressed concern about the scope of his orders and their potential impact on migrants.
Rev. King’s legacy involves ‘uniting our nation as one community of hope,’ cardinal says January 21, 2025By Nicole Olea OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Washington gathered at Holy Family Catholic Church in Hillcrest Heights to honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Wisdom, strength, humility focus of Inauguration Day prayers for President Trump January 21, 2025By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, News, World News As Catholics prayed across the country for President Donald Trump as he was sworn in as the nation’s 47th president Jan. 20, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York was in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington offering an opening prayer during the inauguration ceremony minutes before Trump took the oath of office.
Church leaders support migrants threatened by deportation plans, urge readiness to receive them January 21, 2025By David Agren OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago reassured migrants in his archdiocese that reports of a possible mass deportation by a new administration in Washington that would target the Chicago area “wound us deeply.”
Archbishop Lori recalls life and teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. at annual peace walk January 20, 2025By Katie V. Jones Catholic Review Filed Under: Archbishop's Ministry, Feature, Local News, News “It’s cold out there, but it’s warm in here,” Archbishop William E. Lori said in his opening remarks at the 12th annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. /Rev. Monsignor Edward Michael Miller Peace Walk.
Donald Trump sworn in as 47th president, pledging crackdown on U.S.-Mexico border January 20, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News President Donald Trump was sworn in for a second, nonconsecutive term in the White House Jan. 20, becoming the nation’s 47th president four years after he left office as its 45th.
