Catholic and Jewish leaders have created a new tool to tackle record-high levels of antisemitism through education and awareness.
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No sanctuary? Trump reportedly plans to reverse policy, permit ICE arrests at churches
The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump plans to 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, according to a report by NBC News.
Pro-life advocates grapple with Trump’s lack of clarity on abortion pills, next term’s policy
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in January, activists on both sides of the abortion debate have been left to grapple with some lack of clarity from him on the issue.
Hope is an ‘active virtue’ that makes good things happen, pope says
The “most beautiful gift” the Catholic Church and its members can give the world is a reason to live with hope, Pope Francis said.
Bishops discuss immigration, abortion concerns ahead of incoming Trump administration
The church must continue to stand for the dignity of all human life under the incoming Trump administration. That was the message from Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, chair of the bishops’ migration committee, and Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of Toledo, Ohio, the bishops’ new pro-life committee chair, who both spoke with OSV News at the U.S. bishops’ November meeting.
John Carroll School closed for day after students sickened
The John Carroll School in Bel Air was closed to students Dec. 10 after an incident the day before that resulted in 18 students being transported to local hospitals after feeling ill at a school Mass.
Lourdes confirms 71st miracle — the first for an English speaker; miracle occurred in 1926
The list of miracles that have taken place at the French Marian shrine in Lourdes now includes, for the first time, an English-speaking soldier-patient.
Gudziak: Russia’s war on Ukraine undermines global, nuclear security
Russia’s war on Ukraine undermines global security, while standing to encourage nuclear proliferation, Archbishop Borys A. Gudziak of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia told OSV News.
Fight against poverty must be based on Gospel, social doctrine, pope says
Pope Francis prayed that Advent would be a time of spiritual renewal to build up a civilization of love.
Archdiocese of Baltimore honors Our Lady of Guadalupe
Dressed in bright green, white and red garb – the same colors of the Mexican flag – a group of young people and adults danced up the central aisle of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen Dec. 7 during the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Coats for Kids brings smiles to all
Smiles and laughter filled St. Agnes School’s gymnasium as children in grades pre-K-8 arrived in waves to receive free winter coats and greet Archbishop William E. Lori the morning of Dec. 9.
Archdiocesan delegates participate in Continental Encuentro
Delegates from the Archdiocese of Baltimore were among those from 18 countries attending the Nov. 11-17 XII Continental Encuentro of Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs) in Zaragoza, El Salvador.