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Pro-life advocates gather in Washington for March for Life 2025

The 52nd National March for Life took place on January 24, 2025, in Washington, D.C., with the theme "Life: Why We March."

Pope calls for journalist freedom at Vatican communications event

Communication holds divine significance and has the power to build communities, Pope Francis emphasized during a gathering of journalists and media professionals.

Peruvian cardinal denies allegations; Vatican confirms sanctions remain

Peruvian Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani has denied allegations of abuse reported by the Spanish daily El País, calling them "completely false."

Vance questions US bishops' motives amid Trump immigration policy pushback

Vice President JD Vance has raised questions regarding the motives behind the U.S. bishops' criticism of President Donald Trump's recent immigration policies, which include raids on churches and schools.

Trump reinstates policies blocking taxpayer funds for abortions

President Donald Trump has reinstated a policy to block taxpayer funds from being used for elective abortion procedures in the United States and abroad.

Pope Francis calls for unified Easter celebration across Christian denominations

Celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis has reiterated the Catholic Church's readiness to accept a unified date for Easter celebrations in both Eastern and Western traditions.

How nudging can change your daily prayer habits

During her husband's time in business school, Laura Kelly Fanucci learned about the concept of a "nudge" — forming new habits by linking them to existing ones.

Pope emphasizes compassion and liberation in Sunday mass at Vatican

The Gospel is a message of compassion, mercy, light, freedom, and joy, according to Pope Francis.

Church leaders stand with migrants amid potential mass deportations

Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago has expressed concern over reports of a potential mass deportation plan targeting the Chicago area under the new administration in Washington.

Catholics gather in Maryland honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy

Catholics from the Archdiocese of Washington gathered at Holy Family Catholic Church in Hillcrest Heights, Maryland, to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Cardinal urges peace amid escalating retaliatory violence after refugee killings

Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Martin Mulla of Juba, South Sudan, has called for calm and compassion following the alleged killings of South Sudanese refugees in Sudan.

Bishop urges Trump to show mercy at inaugural prayer service

Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde of Washington addressed President Donald Trump on January 21, expressing concerns over his administration's immigration policies.

US bishops call for support through Collection for Church in Latin America

U.S. Catholics are being encouraged to support the U.S. bishops' national Collection for the Church in Latin America.

Notre Dame loses CFP final; coach praises team's unity

The University of Notre Dame football team faced disappointment after a 34-23 loss to Ohio State University in the College Football Playoff national championship on January 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

New "Nosferatu" remake receives criticism for moral content

Film enthusiasts will recognize "Nosferatu" as a new take on the 1922 silent film directed by F. W. Murnau.

Sodalitium confirms suppression amid controversy over leaked news

The lay movement Sodalitium Christianae Vitae confirmed its suppression by Pope Francis following a leak by two of its members to a Catholic news outlet.

Trump's birthright citizenship order faces lawsuit challenge

A coalition of advocacy groups, led by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), has filed a federal lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at changing the interpretation of the 14th Amendment.

Trump administration ends restrictions on ICE arrests at sensitive locations

The Trump administration announced on January 21 that it would rescind a long-standing policy preventing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from making arrests at sensitive locations such as houses of worship, schools, and hospitals.

Religious freedom faces increasing challenges in Russia and Central Asia

OSV News recently conducted an interview with Felix Corley, a researcher from Forum 18, regarding the state of religious freedom in Russia, Belarus, occupied Ukraine, and other nations in the region.

Belarusian priest sentenced to prison amid growing religious persecution

Father Henrykh Akalatovich, a Catholic priest in Belarus, has been sentenced to 11 years in a penal colony for treason.

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