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Bishop Alberto Rojas of San Bernardino, Calif., the main celebrant, distributes Communion to a detainee during a Mass on the grounds of the ICE Processing Center near Adelanto, Calif., Dec. 10, 2025. Attendees said the Mass, which took place in the Mojave Desert, was deeply emotional for both the bishops and the roughly 300 detainees present.

California bishops celebrate ‘very powerful’ Mass for detainees in ICE facility

OSV News December 19, 2025

A group of seven California bishops celebrated Mass at the ICE Processing Center outside the town of Adelanto in the Mojave Desert on December 10, providing communion to the roughly 300 detainees present.

Pandemic increases risks of human trafficking, exploitation, speakers say

OSV News October 14, 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic has shut down or slowed most businesses, it does not appear to have put a dent in human trafficking, said Callista Gingrich, U.S. ambassador to the Holy See.

Supreme Court confirmation hearings highlight health care, religion

OSV News October 13, 2020

The Oct. 12 start of the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett had two distinct focuses.

Swiss Guards are among new cases of COVID-19 at the Vatican

OSV News October 13, 2020

Four members of the Swiss Guard and three other residents of Vatican City State recently tested positive for COVID-19, said Matteo Bruni, director of the Vatican press office.

Brooklyn bishop says new limits on congregation size ‘outrageous, unfair’

OSV News October 12, 2020

Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn called New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's new restrictions on houses of worship "outrageous," "unfair," "disrespectful" and an attack on religious freedom.

For Chiefs’ star kicker, his Catholic faith and family are his priority

OSV News October 9, 2020

Harrison Butker's impact on the football field is tremendous. As the kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs, he was a vital component to the team's victory in Super Bowl LIV.

Face masks deemed expression of faith that deepens safety precaution

OSV News October 7, 2020

When Father Brian S. Lewis walked into St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Lewes to celebrate Mass on a recent fall Saturday evening, he was sporting a unique face mask.