President Donald Trump

“As Catholics, we believe that every person is beloved by God and created in his image. Each child of God has value and dignity,” Bishop Garcia said.

Critics of the filibuster rule argue it creates inefficiency and gridlock, but in comments to OSV News, pro-life advocates cautioned against eliminating it.

Some 90% of aid being distributed through Damascus is not reaching Sweida, where Druze and Christian communities live, religious freedom advocates say.

Violence against Christians has escalated in recent years from Islamic extremist groups but Muslim communities have also been hit hard by the violence.

In 1934, Congress authorized President Franklin D. Roosevelt to declare Columbus Day a federal holiday, which came after advocacy from the Knights of Columbus.

As some member countries have recognized a Palestinian state, Trump argued doing so would “encourage continued conflict.” 

The commissioners gathered to examine what recommendations they should make to the president about promoting and protecting religious freedom in a report.

After the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called the talks “a road to nowhere.”

“Ukraine must not be forced into ‘asymmetric’ obligations concerning the special status of the Russian language, culture, the Russian Orthodox Church.”

“I’m always hoping for a ceasefire. … Let’s see how they can reach an agreement because the war has been going on too long,” Pope Leo said.