Agreement allows daily pastoral access at Illinois ICE facility, faith leaders say
A group of Catholic and Christian faith leaders said it has been granted daily access to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Broadview, Illinois, since May 15 under…
U.S. Catholic bishops urge immigration reform to uphold ‘God-given dignity’ in budget bill
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is urging Congress to include immigration reform in the budget reconciliation package that is being negotiated by lawmakers. The bishops seek protection of…
U.S. bishops plan Sacred Heart consecration, issue agenda for June meeting
Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City is set to deliver his first remarks as president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) before bishops consecrate the nation to…
Leo XIV laments that after receiving confirmation, many young people ‘disappear from the parish’
Pope Leo XIV lamented that after being confirmed, many young people no longer attend church. He asked those awaiting confirmation to “pay special attention” to one of the gifts of…
Archdiocese of Baltimore proposes nearly $170 million settlement for abuse victims
The Archdiocese of Baltimore is proposing nearly $170 million in compensation for abuse victims amid its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings there. A May 15 filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court revealed that…
Priest forced from West Bank after Israel refuses visa renewal
A Catholic priest forced by Israel to leave the West Bank said farewell to his parishioners with a message of obedience, sorrow, and faith, saying he was returning to Jordan…
Pope Leo expresses ‘deep concern’ for future of Lebanon, calls for strengthening unity
On Monday, May 18, Pope Leo XIV received at the Vatican His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia of the Armenian Apostolic Church, one of the…
San Diego bishop condemns ‘senseless’ deadly shooting at mosque
San Diego Bishop Michael Pham condemned the “senseless act of violence” at a local Islamic mosque on May 18, an attack that left five people dead — three victims and…
Salesians honor 3 members killed in India 25 years ago as ethnic tensions persist
DIMAPUR, India — The cemetery of the Salesian province of Dimapur in northeast India was the scene of a solemn remembrance May 15 marking the 25th anniversary of the killing…
Christian churches and symbols hit during war in southern Lebanon
Last week, Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 45-day extension of a ceasefire following two days of U.S.-hosted talks described by Washington as “very productive.” The negotiations carry major consequences…
Pope Leo XIV thanks Catholic Extension Society for its assistance to migrants and the poor
In an address to its board of governors, Pope Leo XIV thanked the Catholic Extension Society on May 18 for the assistance it provides to the poor. The pontiff praised…
Vatican to publish Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical May 25
The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical will be published on May 25, with the title Magnifica Humanitas. Pope Leo will speak at a presentation for the…