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US Catholic Church will not endorse political candidates, despite new ruling
The Catholic Church “maintains its stance of not endorsing or opposing political candidates,” US Conference of Catholic Bishops spokesperson Chieko Noguchi said following a recent court case in which a long-standing federal ban against such activity appeared to have been partly relaxed. Source: OSV News.
Archbishop visits site of Texas flood tragedy
As many in Kerrville, Texas, rushed to find news of missing loved ones or grappled with losing their homes following catastrophic flooding on Friday, San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller was among the faith leaders present to offer prayers and support. Source: OSV News.
Catholic media’s vital role in spreading Gospel in a digital age
Catholic media play a vital role in bearing truth and witnessing to the Gospel, especially amid the digital age and a crucial moment for the Church, said experts during a panel discussion at the US 2025 Catholic Media Conference. Source: OSV News.
Pope tells hometown gathering to be ‘beacons of hope’
Pope Leo XIV has encouraged young people to be “beacons” of Christ’s hope for others in a video message delivered to thousands of Catholics gathered in his hometown of Chicago. Source: CNA.
US bishops, Catholic Charities named in immigration probe
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Charities USA is among more than 200 non-governmental organisations named in a congressional probe for aiding immigrants during former president Joe Biden’s administration. Source: OSV News.
US archbishop calls for prayers for victims of antisemitic attack in Colorado
Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila has called for prayers for the victims of an antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, saying “This type of violence must come to an end, as it only fuels hatred.” Source: Vatican News.
Catholics and politicians call for prayers for Biden
The Diocese of Wilmington, Delaware, and politicians from both major United States political parties have called for prayers for former president US Joe Biden after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Source: CNS.
South African Catholic leaders refute US claims of white genocide
Catholic leaders in South Africa have blasted the Trump Administration over claims of an ongoing genocide against white South Africans. Source: Crux.
US bishops condemn ‘moral evil’ of pornography
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has released a 10-year anniversary preface to its document on the harms of pornography. Source: The Catholic Herald.