President Donald Trump unveiled Oct. 16 a policy proposal to increase access to in vitro fertilization, or IVF, but the Catholic bishops have voiced objections.
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Fear at Chicago church puts in focus US bishops’ effort to protect migrants’ right to worship
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonAmid growing concern about the impact of the Trump administration’s rollback of a policy that prohibited immigration enforcement in sensitive locations, including houses of worship, the U.S. Catholic bishops have …
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In Egypt, Trump touts ‘phase 2’ of ceasefire deal after Hamas releases living Israeli hostages
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon(OSV News) — President Donald Trump said during a meeting in Egypt on Oct. 13 that “phase two has started” of a peace deal between Israel and Hamas in response to …
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Trump issues Columbus Day proclamation, a holiday established after anti-immigrant violence
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonIn 1934, Congress authorized President Franklin D. Roosevelt to declare Columbus Day a federal holiday, which came after advocacy from the Knights of Columbus.
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As a peace deal nears, Father Gabriel Romanelli, pastor of Gaza City’s Catholic parish, said the entire Gaza Strip has experienced a “tsunami” of destruction.
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Washington Roundup: USCCB greets ‘first phase’ of Gaza deal; shutdown continues; and more
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonIsrael’s government ratified what the White House called the “first phase” of a ceasefire deal, as President Donald Trump indicated he planned to visit the region.
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Washington Roundup: Shutdown continues; Hamas agrees to hostage release after Trump Gaza proposal
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe federal government shutdown stretched into its third day with indications it would continue after lawmakers once again failed to pass a spending bill.
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Trump directs Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas indicates it would release hostages
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonPresident Donald Trump on Oct. 3 called on Israel to stop bombing Gaza after Hamas agreed to the release of its Israeli hostages, pending negotiation of the details.
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Pope Leo calls rhetoric from Hegseth, Trump meeting with generals ‘worrying’
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonPope Leo XIV expressed concern about rhetoric used by President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shortly after their Sept. 30 meeting with top U.S. military officials.
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Catholic groups serving the poor call for action to end federal government shutdown
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonCatholic groups serving the poor urged lawmakers to end the gridlock which has resulted in a federal government shutdown.
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