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US Catholics support immigrants after fatal ICE shooting

In the days after a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent killed Renee Good in Minneapolis, there has been an upwelling of community prayer and support for people targeted by the government’s immigration crackdown. Source: NCR Online.

Europe United States

Greenlanders reject US plan, island’s only Catholic priest says

The Trump Administration‘s plans to acquire Greenland for the United States – either through purchase from Denmark or by military means– are being met with concern and “a quiet strength” by residents, says the Arctic island’s only Catholic parish priest. Source: OSV News.

United States

Pope appoints new Archbishop of New York

Archbishop Ronald Hicks, the new leader of the New York Archdiocese, introduced himself to the faithful of his new home yesterday with a pledge to become familiar with its challenges and uphold human dignity. Source: OSV News.

Research United States

Report reveals why some Americans leave their childhood faith

Americans who leave their childhood religion typically do so by age 30, with just under half saying they stopped believing their former religion’s teachings. Source: OSV News.

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New York Archdiocese to set up $450m fund for sexual abuse victims

The New York Archdiocese will set up a $US300 million ($A452m) fund to compensate victims of sexual abuse who have sued the Church. Source: NCR Online.

Death Penalty United States

Campaign to end death penalty steps up in US

Catholics and pro-life conservatives joined a broad coalition of more than 50 organisations seeking to end the death penalty in the United States amid the 2025 surge in executions. Source: CNA.

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Pope’s childhood home officially designated as historic landmark

Months after purchasing the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV, the village of Dolton, Illinois, has designated it as an official historic landmark. Source: CBS News.

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Catholic advocates raise alarm on Trump plan to restrict immigration

United States President Donald Trump says he will “permanently pause” all immigration from what he called “Third World Countries”, prompting concern from Catholic immigration advocates. Source: Catholic Review.

Music United States

Rock and roll hermit in tune with his faith

Fr Maximilian Mary Dean spends his days as a hermit in the hills of southern Pennsylvania celebrating Mass, praying the Liturgy of the Hours, reciting the Rosary – and recording rock music. Source: National Catholic Register.