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Buffalo bishop calls nation, Christians to ‘do better’ in upholding migrants’ dignity

In Matthew 25, "Jesus details what it means to be a faithful follower and the reward which awaits those concerned with the well-being of others," The post Buffalo bishop calls nation, Christians to ‘do better’ in upholding migrants’ dignity first appeared on OSV News.

Supreme Court weighs appeal from New Jersey faith-based pregnancy centers

The Supreme Court on Dec. 2 heard oral arguments in an appeal from a group of faith-based pregnancy centers in New Jersey challenging an investigation by that state's attorney general alleging they misled people about their services and seeking information about their donors. The post Supreme Court weighs appeal from New Jersey faith-based pregnancy centers first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo is first pontiff to go to St. Charbel’s tomb; visit is source of ‘great joy’ for Lebanon

The pope's visit is "a historic recognition of St. Charbel's role in the world and a powerful message of support and hope for a country in crisis." The post Pope Leo is first pontiff to go to St. Charbel’s tomb; visit is source of ‘great joy’ for Lebanon first appeared on OSV News.

Situation in Gaza remains ‘critical’ despite peace plan, say Catholic leaders

(OSV News) — As Pope Leo XIV urged in Turkey Nov. 27 that “the future of humanity is at stake” with ongoing conflict in the Middle East and days after a… The post Situation in Gaza remains ‘critical’ despite peace plan, say Catholic leaders first appeared on OSV News.

Pope tells reporters dialogue is always the answer to tense situations

At the end of his first foreign trip as pope, a trip focused on dialogue, Pope Leo XIV said the examples of friendship and respect he had seen could be a helpful example for people in North America and Europe, too. The post Pope tells reporters dialogue is always the answer to tense situations first appeared on OSV News.

Choose the way of peace, pope says as he leaves Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV ended his stay in Lebanon with what he termed "a heartfelt appeal: may the attacks and hostilities cease." The post Choose the way of peace, pope says as he leaves Lebanon first appeared on OSV News.

US bishops award over $7 million in grants to home missions, thanks to nation’s Catholics

The grants "support parish and diocesan operations, as well as ministries of evangelization, catechesis, and healing that grow and strengthen the Church." The post US bishops award over $7 million in grants to home missions, thanks to nation’s Catholics first appeared on OSV News.

Catholic advocates raise alarm at Trump’s call to ‘pause’ migration from ‘Third World Countries’

"Catholic social teaching is clear: every person has inherent dignity, and those fleeing danger must be protected, not turned away." The post Catholic advocates raise alarm at Trump’s call to ‘pause’ migration from ‘Third World Countries’ first appeared on OSV News.

Record numbers of women are visiting pregnancy centers, study shows

In 2024, pregnancy centers saw more new clients, provided more medical care and distributed more material goods than ever before, according to a new report from the Charlotte Lozier Institute. The post Record numbers of women are visiting pregnancy centers, study shows first appeared on OSV News.

US theologian Weigel honored for defense of human dignity in the face of aggression

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(OSV News) — American theologian and author George Weigel was honored Nov. 30 with the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church’s Blessed Omelyan Kovch Award at the National Opera House in Lviv, Ukraine.… The post US theologian Weigel honored for defense of human dignity in the face of aggression first appeared on OSV News.

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