The panelists invited U.S. Catholics to see the human dignity of Christians suffering in Iraq and Nigeria and to pray for those facing persecution worldwide.
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Catholic advocates raise alarm at Trump’s call to ‘pause’ migration from ‘Third World Countries’
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon“Catholic social teaching is clear: every person has inherent dignity, and those fleeing danger must be protected, not turned away.”
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Dick Cheney dies at 84; his power, influence seen as ‘unmatched’ in history of vice presidency
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonAlthough the American public came to view the Iraq War as a disaster, Vice President Dick Cheney consistently defended the decision.
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Suspect reportedly had expressed hostility and disdain for the Supreme Court, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Catholic Church and Jewish people.
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Supreme Court begins fall term amid split in public opinion on its work
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon“The Supreme Court’s docket so far includes many cases that raise interesting, important and tricky legal questions,” said law professor Rick Garnett.
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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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Ministries to DC homeless share concerns about their welfare amid encampment removal
by Kurt Jensenby Kurt JensenSo far, representatives from two charities have not seen a major impact on their operations or in the numbers who seek basic services.
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Trump federalizes DC police force, says homeless encampments will be removed
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump said Aug. 11 he will place the District of Columbia’s Metropolitan Police Department “under direct federal control,” activate the National Guard, and “get rid …
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Statue of Confederate general known as anti-Catholic to be reinstalled in nation’s capital
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — The National Park Service announced Aug. 4 that it will restore and reinstall a statue of a senior Confederate officer in the nation’s capital that was toppled …
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Knights of Columbus called to be ‘heralds of hope’ as order’s 143rd Supreme Convention opens
by Nicole Oleaby Nicole OleaPope’s call for missionary outreach, unity and fraternity are principles that reflect the Knights of Columbus founding mission, said supreme knight.
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