smccorkpriestir, Author at Syro Malabar Catholic Church Community, Cork Ireland

Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs, but relief for poorer Americans uncertain

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policy Feb. 20, finding it exceeded his authority,

Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs, but relief for poorer Americans uncertainsmccorkpriestir2026-02-20T23:21:49+00:00

The Olympics and why the Catholic Church cares about sports

(OSV News) — In February 1905, nine years after the first modern Olympic games were held in Athens, their founder Pierre de Coubertin

The Olympics and why the Catholic Church cares about sportssmccorkpriestir2026-02-20T23:21:48+00:00

Clerical sexual abuse survivor urges Church action after Italian court upholds conviction

(OSV News) — An appeals court in southern Italy confirmed that a former priest used manipulative tactics to sexually abuse several minors,

Clerical sexual abuse survivor urges Church action after Italian court upholds convictionsmccorkpriestir2026-02-20T23:21:47+00:00

Slavery display removal by feds ‘robs us’ of history, racial healing, say Black Catholic leaders

PHILADELPHIA (OSV News) — The Trump administration’s effort to remove a slavery exhibit at a national historic site in Philadelphia distorts history, while

Slavery display removal by feds ‘robs us’ of history, racial healing, say Black Catholic leaderssmccorkpriestir2026-02-20T23:21:47+00:00

English student remembered for joyful faith amid cancer inspires hopes for sainthood

(OSV News) — A young English university student who faced cancer with extraordinary joy and concern for others is inspiring growing hopes that

English student remembered for joyful faith amid cancer inspires hopes for sainthoodsmccorkpriestir2026-02-20T23:21:47+00:00

Unmarked graves on land once owned by Catholic slaveholders trigger search for descendants

(OSV News) — Sometimes “silent as the grave” isn’t just a metaphor. A team of student and professional history detectives — led by

Unmarked graves on land once owned by Catholic slaveholders trigger search for descendantssmccorkpriestir2026-02-20T23:21:46+00:00

Washington Roundup: Board of Peace holds inaugural meeting; DHS funding stalemate continues

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump chaired the inaugural meeting of his “Board of Peace” for Gaza Feb. 19, as a

Washington Roundup: Board of Peace holds inaugural meeting; DHS funding stalemate continuessmccorkpriestir2026-02-20T23:21:45+00:00

Church channels international aid to Cubans, but assistance falls short

(OSV News) — Since Hurricane Melissa devastated eastern Cuba in October 2025 and President Donald Trump cut off the country’s oil supply earlier

Church channels international aid to Cubans, but assistance falls shortsmccorkpriestir2026-02-20T23:21:45+00:00

ICE ‘mega centers’ for mass detention ‘challenge the conscience,’ says USCCB bishop

(OSV News) — A Texas bishop and head of the U.S. Catholic bishops’ migration committee is sounding the alarm over the Trump

ICE ‘mega centers’ for mass detention ‘challenge the conscience,’ says USCCB bishopsmccorkpriestir2026-02-20T23:21:44+00:00

From Pompeii to Pavia: Pope Leo XIV to make 6 pastoral visits throughout Italy

ROME (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV will travel to six destinations across Italy this year, the Vatican announced on Feb. 19, journeying

From Pompeii to Pavia: Pope Leo XIV to make 6 pastoral visits throughout Italysmccorkpriestir2026-02-19T23:21:36+00:00

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