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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
US bishops ‘disturbed’ and ‘saddened’ by vilification of immigrants
The US Catholic bishops have released a special pastoral message on immigration that expresses their collective solidarity with immigrants amid the Trump administration’s aggressive enforcement tactics. Source: National Catholic Reporter.
US bishops elect new USCCB president
Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley has been elected as the new president of the United States Conference of Bishops. Source: CNA.