In New Pastoral Message, Texas Bishop Calls for End to Mass Deportations
Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso condemns hazardous conditions leading to deaths in detention centers and recommits local church to solidarity.
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Tag: President Donald Trump
Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Attempt To End Birthright Citizenship
U.S. bishops say birthright citizenship is woven into our history and Western tradition, and it is also consistent with Catholic teaching.
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Attacks on Iran: A Shocked World Fears Consequences of Ongoing War
Political and religious leaders call for prayer after US and Israeli military strikes leave hundreds of civilians dead.
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Top Vatican Official Warns That Global Uncertainty May Lead to War
Cardinal Pietro Parolin said that declining diplomacy, violations of sovereignty and a rise in conflicts are pushing the world to the brink.
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Machado Asks Pope to Help Free Political Prisoners in Venezuela
María Corina Machado petitions Pope Leo to intercede and to support a democratic transition after Nicolás Maduro’s capture.
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US Intervention in Venezuela Draws Mixed Reactions, Raises Concerns
Pope Leo, a Notre Dame professor and others question the use of unilateral military action to seize the country’s national resources.
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Catholic Search Party Finds Migrant Remains in Desert
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Heidi Cerneka, an immigration lawyer at the border, joined Jesuits and other volunteers on a sobering mission.
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Ukrainian Bishop Issues Open Letter to the American People
In response to Russian attacks and as Trump-Zelenskyy peace talks unfold, a Church leader urges Americans to uphold truth and justice.
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From Nigeria to Belarus, 2025 Marks a Grim Year for Religious Freedom
Aid to the Church in Need warns that religious freedom is being eroded worldwide by repression and violence.
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Chile’s Bishops Send Letter to New Catholic President
Church leaders congratulate the winner on his election victory, but express concern about his proposals to expel migrants.
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Hostages Freed and Ceasefire Brings Relief, But Peace in Gaza Seen as Fragile
A Catholic expert on the Mideast celebrates the ceasefire in Gaza and calls for international commitment to its reconstruction.
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USCCB, Catholic Charities Among NGOs in House Probe
USCCB and Catholic Charities among NGOs under congressional investigation for allegedly using federal funds to assist undocumented migrants.
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