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Washington Roundup: Shutdown negotiations on ICE; bishops praise new Mexico City Policy; and more

by Kate Scanlon

Lawmakers sought to avoid a partial government shutdown, while some U.S. bishops praised the Trump administration’s expanded Mexico City Policy.

Corpus Christi, Texas, welcomes Bishop Mario Avilés, its new shepherd
Pew analysis shows ‘no clear evidence’ Christian revival in UK
‘Radical’ abortion amendment passes Virginia General Assembly despite pro-life advocacy
Nicaragua prohibits parish missions, insists church activities be confined to parish premises
New book aims to help women find fruitfulness amid struggles with infertility

U.S. Church

Nun says Passionist vocation a ‘symphony’ of many instruments creating ‘one beautiful melody’

by Elizabeth Wong Barnstead

WHITESVILLE, Ky. (OSV News) — As a musician, Sister Catherine Marie Schuhmann likens the expressions of the female Passionist vocation to “a symphony orchestra — all these different instruments, all contributing to the one, beautiful, melody.” From her …

Noem unlawfully ended Venezuelan, Haitian deportation protections, says appeals court

As Cardinal Pierre turns 80, what comes next?

Catholic skier uses her Olympic experience to serve others

Dominican says she was ‘unbaptized, agnostic’ when she heard the call to join Church, convent

Report shares insights into consecrated religious who, bishop says, reveal God’s call to love ‘with one’s whole life’

Olympic-bound hockey player draws strength from her Catholic faith, devotion to St. Thérèse

World

Amid UK–China talks, Jimmy Lai’s daughter finds hope in faith, calls for his release

by Paulina Guzik

The British prime minister began his official visit to China on Jan. 28, amid calls to press on human rights issues with China’s President Xi Jinping, including the …

Deadly violence in Minneapolis tied to ICE agents is ‘unacceptable,’ top cardinal says
Spanish bishops back historic plan on migrants’ status; Church in Italy mourns 380 lost at sea
South Sudan bishops warn of genocide, plead for peace as fears of a full-scale war grow
First woman to lead Church of England in its history confirmed in ceremony
Mexico’s bishops call for peace efforts after soccer field massacre claims 11 lives

Cardinal Parolin meets with Danish king, prime minister amid tensions over Greenland

Pope Leo: Let us raise our voices for peace

‘Crisis of relativism’ threatens peace in Europe, pope says

Vatican

Skiing came to Central Europe thanks to an adventurous priest, Catholic newspaper says

by Carol Glatz

Opinion

The grandparent shortage

by Greg Erlandson

What does Christianity have to say about the Olympics?

by Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki

A lesson plan for holiness

by Deacon Greg Kandra

Reviews

Hamnet

by John Mulderig
Fathom Entertainment encores Lord of the Rings trilogy
‘Knives Out’ discovers the strange, attractive light of the Christian story
Scripture series by popular Catholic speaker offers deep dive into the person of Jesus
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