Trump administration sets record-low refugee admission cap, with focus on white South Africans
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Trump administration indicated it would restrict the number of refugees it admits annually into the country to 7,500, with most of that number to be white […]
‘Death has not the last word’: El Día de los Muertos is a celebration of life
(OSV News) — A vibrant holiday chiefly celebrated throughout Mexico and parts of the Southwestern U.S., “El Día de los Muertos” (The Day of the Dead), is a time of […]
Faith, not fame, defines life for Toronto Blue Jays first-base coach
(OSV News) — When Toronto Blue Jays first-base coach Mark Budzinski stepped onto the field during this year’s riveting World Series, he did so as a man who knows that faith, […]
Mexican Catholics unite faith and tradition for Day of the Dead
(OSV News) — Many parishioners at San Antonio de las Huertas Parish in Mexico City remember their deceased loved ones by building altars in their homes for Day of the Dead. […]
Recognition of St. Newman is ecumenical celebration, leaders say
ROME (CNS) — Pope Leo XIV‘s recognition of St. John Henry Newman as a “doctor of the church” will be an ecumenical celebration, a sign of esteem for the excellence […]
With Gaza Strip situation fragile, Christian’s ancient presence in Holy Land ‘threatened’
JERUSALEM (OSV News) — In the Gaza Strip, the fragile calm following the Oct. 13 Israel-Hamas peace deal has brought little relief to the enclave’s small Christian community. While portions […]
Unions, boycotts, solidarity: Catholic leaders call for social justice in Appalachia
(OSV News) — America’s Appalachian region is a mountainous land of contrasts — a stunning and rugged terrain stretching through 423 counties and 13 states from southern New York to northern […]
Gen-Z should be known as Gen+ for what they can add to the world, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Young people must take control of technology and “humanize” online spaces to be friendly, creative places — not isolated echo chambers, forms of addiction or ways […]
Longtime writer, editor of Catholic publications jailed, awaiting trial on child pornography charges
(OSV News) — A longtime Catholic writer and editor of prominent Catholic publications is facing federal charges of possessing child pornography and enticing a minor to create such child sexual abuse […]
Catholic Charities USA launches national hunger drive in case SNAP runs out Nov. 1
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Days before a looming lapse in federal food assistance programs, Catholic Charities USA, the network organization dedicated to carrying out the domestic humanitarian work of the Catholic […]