Catholic leaders expressed cautious optimism about an end to the conflict in the Middle East after the signing of a tentative framework to end the Iran war.
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Pew: Most US Catholics view pope favorably, say Trump has been too critical of him
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonFifty-one percent of Catholics said Trump has been too critical of Leo, far more than the share that said Trump hasn’t been critical enough at just 4%
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Homeboy Industries, Georgetown public policy school team up for $100 million fund drive
by Kurt Jensenby Kurt JensenGeorgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy in Washington now has a relationship with a $100 million fundraising campaign to expand an acclaimed Los Angeles gang-intervention program founded by Jesuit …
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Washington Roundup: Trump seeks off-ramp for Iran war; pro-lifers seek Planned Parenthood defund
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonPope Leo XIV is among the world leaders who have criticized the U.S. conflict with Iran and called for peace in the region.
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On Corpus Christi, US parishes show solidarity with migrants, refugees and urge their protection
by Nicole Oleaby Nicole OleaThe Mass and procession in the capital were part of the Season of Faithful Witness rooted in prayer and Eucharistic devotion to show solidarity with immigrants.
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In recent years, the U.S. housing crunch has turned into a housing crisis, particularly among economically vulnerable Americans, with the U.S. Catholic bishops expressing significant concern about the consequences for …
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WASHINGTON (OSV News) — While flashy events are planned in the U.S. capital for the Independence Day weekend, a prayerful commemoration of the United States’ 250th anniversary unfolded June 5-6 as …
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“CRS is grateful for the opportunity to reach more people affected by crisis, at a time when humanitarian needs far exceed available resources.”
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Washington Roundup: House rebukes Iran war; Senate approves immigration enforcement bill
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — The U.S. House of Representatives approved a war powers resolution on June 3 rebuking the conflict in Iran. The same week, the Senate approved legislation providing another …
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DHS chief pushes for more immigration enforcement funds, as US bishops urge key reforms
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonDHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin testified before a Senate appropriations subcommittee as the U.S. bishops called for changes to an immigration enforcement bill.
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