WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, a bipartisan congressional delegation, and former President Joe Biden are among the U.S. officials traveling to Rome for Pope Francis’ …
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Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Martin Makary said April 24 he has “no plans” to restrict the availability of mifepristone, a pill commonly used for abortion.
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State Department urged to prioritize human rights, humanitarian aid in reorganization
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — Debates over a plan to reorganize the State Department should seek to improve American “efforts in the world at diplomacy and global citizenship,” and should prioritize human …
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Religious freedom, migration on agenda as Vance meets Cardinal Parolin
by Cindy Woodenby Cindy WoodenVATICAN CITY (CNS) — Against the backdrop of deep differences with the Trump administration over migration and foreign aid as well as concerns for Ukraine and for Gaza, the Vatican …
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As legislators in multiple states seek to advance so-called “medical aid in dying” laws, a Catholic ethicist warned the practice was contrary to both Catholic teaching and American ideals.
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After US aid cuts, Middle East Caritas forced to reorganize but remains hopeful
by Dale Gavlakby Dale GavlakAMMAN, Jordan (OSV News) — A prominent Catholic humanitarian agency in the Middle East has expressed concern over sudden cuts to U.S. financial assistance affecting its ministries aiding the displaced, …
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Trump’s Vatican ambassador pick defends foreign aid cuts at confirmation hearing
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — Brian Burch, President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, defended the Trump administration’s cuts to foreign aid at a Senate hearing April 8 …
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The encyclical “Evangelium Vitae” was published 30 years ago this week, so it seems fitting that many of our stories looked at the sanctity of human life and our culture …
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Pro-life advocates call on Trump, Congress to defund Planned Parenthood
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonPro-life advocates went to the U.S. Capitol March 27 to urge Congress and President Donald Trump to eliminate federal funding for Planned Parenthood.
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Cardinal McElroy, immigration advocates warn US at a moral crossroad with migrants
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWashington’s new Cardinal Robert W. McElroy grappled with the need to send a clear moral message on the dignity of migrants at an event in the nation’s capital.
