So 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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WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump on July 4 signed a reconciliation bill enacting much of his legislative agenda on taxes and immigration during an Independence Day ceremony at the …
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Two leading U.S. Catholic bishops called for “renewed vigilance and action” against antisemitism following the May 21 killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers.
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Catholic bishops are calling for prayer after two Israeli Embassy staff members were slain late May 21 outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington.
