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Catholic agencies say Inflation Reduction Act addresses long-standing goals

The "minor miracle" of the bill's Aug. 7 passage, lauded by several Catholic leaders, will tackle environmental concerns while lowering prescription drug prices.

Berra, Hodges lead winners in balloting for Catholic baseball all-star team

A dream lineup was assembled by the Catholic Athletes for Christ ministry, based on votes cast by 2,000 Catholic baseball fans across the country.

Hong Kong: Five-day trial set for Cardinal Zen, four defendants

Court proceedings will take place Sept. 19-23 against the 90-year-old prelate, a longtime critic of Beijing who face charges of failing to properly register a now-defunct fund to help anti-government protesters.

Witch hunts on the rise worldwide, warns German aid agency Missio

Experts have found women, men and children in some 43 countries face mortal danger from persecution as alleged witches, with fear and lack of education contributing to the alarming trend.

Archdiocesan summer camp gives kids ‘a bit of heaven on earth’

The messy fun of Camp Rainbow shines in the smiles of kids from St. Edmond's Home for Children, part of Catholic Social Services' continuum of care for persons with disabilities.

Asylum-seekers will be allowed in as DHS ends ‘Remain in Mexico’ policy

In an Aug. 8 announcement, the agency said it looked to a "a quick and orderly" halt of a policy that has kept asylum-seekers out of the country while they await immigration court hearings.

Fraternal order honors Ukrainian Knight for leading war relief efforts

Youriy Maletskiy, who received the St. Michael Award at the Aug. 2-4 Knights of Columbus convention, was lauded for being "an instrument of hope" amid Russian's invasion of Ukraine, which has killed thousands and displaced millions.

Our Sunday Visitor names Gretchen R. Crowe as editor-in-chief of OSV News

The longtime Catholic journalist said the new media outlet, launching Jan. 1, will "share information, spread the Gospel and promote the common good."

5th Circuit urged to keep injunction in place on HHS transgender mandate

Plaintiffs in Franciscan Alliance v. Becerra are challenging federal requirements to perform conscience-violating procedures, so they can "keep caring for patients with joy and compassion."

Designer bag bingo helps spread the Gospel in Kenya

Presentation B.V.M. Parish in Cheltenham hosted an Aug. 5 match that raised some $6,000 for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Mombasa, whose order works "to evangelize the people of God" through education and health care.