AI is human creation that must be controlled by humans, pope says January 23, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: AI, News, Vatican, World News Artificial intelligence or any other technology that worsens inequality around the world and increases fake news should not be embraced as “progress,” Pope Francis told business and government leaders meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
Trump cancels refugee program in order condemned by Catholic leaders January 23, 2025By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News The State Department has canceled all refugee travel to the U.S., following a Jan. 20 executive order by newly inaugurated President Donald Trump.
Thousands of Angelenos at annual OneLife event invited to find hope in L.A.’s ‘trial by fire’ January 23, 2025By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Disaster Relief, News, Respect Life, World News The specter of the lingering wildfires hung in the air as thousands gathered at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Jan. 18 for the 11th annual OneLife LA celebration and Requiem Mass for the Unborn.
Catholic leaders condemn Trump’s order to expand use of death penalty January 22, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News President Donald Trump signed an executive order on the federal death penalty Jan. 20, among the first actions of his second term, directing the attorney general to “pursue the death penalty for all crimes of a severity demanding its use,” prompting statements of concern from Catholic opponents of the practice.
USCCB president calls Trump orders on migration, death penalty ‘deeply troubling’ January 22, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, Respect Life, World News Executive orders signed by President Donald Trump on issues including migration, the environment and the death penalty are “deeply troubling,” Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said in a Jan. 22 statement, while praising another on gender policy.
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 signs executive order directing government to only recognize two biological sexes January 22, 2025By Kate Scanlon OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, News, Respect Life, Uncategorized, World News President Donald Trump signed executive orders Jan. 20 that direct the U.S. government to only recognize two sexes, male and female, and another ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs within federal agencies.
Pope: Women religious are not servants; they serve the poor, outcasts January 22, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, Vocations, World News Women religious are meant to be serving the poor, marginalized or vulnerable in society, not be working as servants to members of the church, Pope Francis said.
Bishop Burbidge: IVF presents an ‘obvious’ and ‘subtle’ threat to human dignity January 22, 2025By Gina Christian Catholic Review Filed Under: News, Respect Life, World News In vitro fertilization, which is contrary to Catholic teaching, poses threats “to human dignity and human rights” in ways both “very obvious” and “at other times quite subtle,” said Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Va.
Be not afraid, because God is always near, pope says January 22, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News God tells Christians not to be afraid because he is always close, accompanying the faithful throughout their lives and through all their challenges, Pope Francis said.
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.
