The same week President Donald Trump spoke at a hearing of the Department of Justice’s Religious Liberty Commission in Washington, a key Catholic bishop said some of his immigration policies …
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Washington Roundup: Officials call for calm in US; lawmakers react to Russian drones; and more
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — Officials are urging calm and increased dialogue after the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk Sept. 10 during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, …
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WASHINGTON (OSV News) — St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, canonized by Pope Leo XIV Sept. 7, now has a special connection to Washington. A parish in the nation’s capital that has …
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New report explores link between religious freedom violations and mass atrocities
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonReligious freedom violations are an early warning sign of where mass atrocities could occur around the globe, a new report said.
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Trump marks 9/11 anniversary at Pentagon ceremony amid gloom of Charlie Kirk killing
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonPresident Donald Trump marked the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks at the Pentagon, prior to his scheduled trip to New York for a similar event.
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Supreme Court temporarily allows Trump administration to hold up billions in foreign aid
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — The U.S. Supreme Court Sept. 9 paused a judge’s order requiring President Donald Trump’s administration to spend billions in previously approved foreign aid the president has sought …
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White House launches prayer campaign as part of nation’s 250th anniversary celebration
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe White House has launched the “America Prays” initiative, calling for prayers for the nation as part of the celebration for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the country’s founding.
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Washington Roundup: Ruling on wartime law and deportation; fiery Senate hearing on vaccines; and more
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — A federal appeals court found President Donald Trump unlawfully invoked a wartime law to carry out deportations. The same week in Washington, a group of those who …
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Congress faces shutdown deadline as Catholic groups warn nation’s poor at risk
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — After lawmakers returned to Washington from their August recess, they faced a familiar deadline: Passing legislation to fund the federal government and avert a shutdown at the …
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JD and Usha Vance to visit Minneapolis following Catholic school shooting
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe vice president and the second lady will “convey condolences to the families of those affected by the tragedy” at Annunciation Catholic Church and School.
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