WASHINGTON (OSV News) – On the eve of the national March for Life rally in Washington, President Donald Trump announced Jan. 23 he was issuing pardons for 23 protesters arrested for violating the federal Freedom of Access to Clinics (FACE) Act. Trump signed the pardons in the Oval Office. “They should not have been prosecuted. …
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(OSV News) – Several Catholic leaders are speaking out against the Trump administration’s reversal of a longstanding policy limiting where immigration officials could make arrests. On Jan. 21, the Department of Homeland Security announced that previously designated “sensitive locations” such as churches and schools would no longer be off-limits for such arrests. The agency said …
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(OSV News) – Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego has been appointed the next archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, following Pope Francis’ acceptance of the resignation of Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, the first African American cardinal, the Vatican announced Jan. 6. The see city is home to the White House, Congress, Supreme Court …
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Solemnity of Saints Peter and PaulSaint Peter’s CathedralJune 29, 2025 It’s not often that we have the opportunity during a Sunday celebration to reflect upon the lives of the two heroes we celebrate each year on June 29th – Saints Peter and Paul. … As two of the very first leaders within the Church, …
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Marking the feast of Mary, Mother of God, and the start of the new year, Pope Francis renewed his appeal for a “firm commitment” to respect all human life worldwide. “May we learn to care for every child born of a woman, above all by protecting, like Mary, the precious gift …
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) – In late November, during a brief audience with people involved in the sport of motorcycle racing, Pope Francis asked for prayers, joking that “my work is very accelerated, and my bike has aged and doesn’t work properly!” Pope Francis, who celebrated his 88th birthday Dec. 17, mostly uses a wheelchair instead …
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ELMHURST TOWNSHIP – Residents, staff, and administrators of Saint Mary’s Villa gathered Oct. 23, 2024, to celebrate a significant milestone – one hundred years of compassionate care and service to the community. The Founder’s Day celebration began with a special Mass celebrated by Monsignor William J. Feldcamp, followed by a luncheon and mission ceremony for …
BALTIMORE (OSV News) – The U.S. bishops wrapped up the second day of public sessions for their annual fall assembly in Baltimore with a focus on three major issues: migration, the dignity of the human person and care for creation in light of the church’s evangelizing mission. One of the most significant discussions Nov. 13 took …
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – God wants everyone to be a saint, and the clearest path to achieving that goal is loving service to others, Pope Francis said. Celebrating the feast of All Saints, the pope led the midday recitation of the Angelus prayer Nov. 1 with thousands of visitors in St. Peter’s Square. Hundreds of …
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67th Annual Novena to be held October 19th through the 28th. The 67th Annual Novena in honor of Saint Jude will be held at Our Lady of the Eucharist Parish (St. Mary, Help of Christians Church), 535 North Main Street, Pittston, from Saturday, October 19th through Monday, October 28th. There will be two services daily. …
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