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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.
At least 12 dead as bus carrying Polish pilgrims crashes in Croatia
The Aug. 6 accident also seriously injured at least 30 members of the group, who were en route to the Marian shrine at Medjugorje.
Catholic Foundation welcomes new CFO
James Moretti, a member of Immaculate Conception Parish in Jenkintown, brings more than 30 years of financial management experience to his new role.
Ambassador says pope will visit Ukraine before Kazakhstan trip
After an Aug. 6 meeting with Pope Francis, Andrii Yurash, Ukraine's ambassador to the Holy See, said the people of Ukraine "have been waiting for the pope" since the start of the war.
Sister Dolores Donovan dies at 91
Sister Dolores Donovan, OSF, (formerly Sister Redempta) 91, died in Assisi House in Aston on August 5, 2022. She had been a professed member of the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for 69 years.
Archbishop decries Biden executive order, ‘continued promotion of abortion’
In an Aug. 5 statement, Baltimore Archbishop William Lori said the move to advance abortion access was the "wrong direction to take at a moment when we should be working to support women and to build up a culture of life."