“Nearly 27 million people worldwide are trapped in forms of forced labor and human bondage, and Americans in all 50 states have been victimized as well.”
Kate Scanlon
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Washington Roundup: Blanche nomination in limbo, shutdown deadline looms
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe nomination of Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared to be in limbo July 31 as the Senate Judiciary Committee lacked the votes to advance the nomination to the …
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(OSV News) — A federal judge July 30 temporarily shielded four orders of women religious and Catholic healthcare ministries from enforcement of a New York state law allowing physicians to aid …
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Trump administration rule change could push asylum applicants directly to deportation proceedings
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Trump administration issued a new rule July 28 that could send hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers directly into deportation proceedings, a policy change that …
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Jennie Bradley Lichter said in a July 30 statement that the role of March for Life president was the “highlight of my professional life.”
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Florida carries out double executions as bishops issue new pastoral letter
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonBefore Florida held two executions July 28, its Catholic bishops issued a pastoral letter urging Catholics to reflect on the Church’s death penalty opposition.
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New USCIRF chair says Nigeria remains key concern for international religious freedom watchdog
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonReligious persecution predominantly affecting Christian communities in Nigeria remains a key concern for the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, the commission’s new chair told OSV News
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Washington Roundup: Shutdown deadline approaches; bill would bar seizure of pilgrimage site
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe U.S. House of Representatives began its August recess as both chambers faced a looming Sept. 30 deadline to fund the government and avoid another shutdown.
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“It is essential that federal agencies fully respect and protect the ability of all Americans to live out their faith in daily life.”
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Florida Catholic bishops urge DeSantis to stay two executions set for July 28
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonIf both executions take place as scheduled, it will be the first time since 1964 that Florida will have executed two inmates on the same day.
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