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Catholic organisations in US reiterate support for immigrants
United States Catholic organisations have reiterated their “solidarity with immigrants” and shared what the first 100 days of a second Trump administration may bring on immigration policy. Source: OSV News.
Judge blocks Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law
Louisiana’s law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments is unconstitutional, a United States federal judge ruled this week. Source: OSV News.
US bishops reaffirm support for unauthorised arrivals
The president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops says the Church would continue to stand by migrants who cross the US border without legal documents. Source: NCR Online.
Chaldean archbishop hopes election of Trump will bring peace to Middle East
As a leading voice for Middle Eastern Christians, Archbishop Bashar Matti Warda, head of the Chaldean Eparchy of Erbil, has expressed hope that the election of a new US president would positively impact the efforts for peace in the region. Source: CNA.
US Bishops congratulate Trump and offer prayers for President-elect
On the day after the US presidential election, Archbishop Timothy Broglio has expressed the US Bishops’ prayers for President-elect Donald Trump and all members elected to represent the American people at the national, state, or local levels. Source: Vatican News.
Democracy becomes another ministry for Sisters in US election
As an election judge, Sr Cheryl Clemons knew November 5 would be a long day. Source: Global Sisters Report.
Texas nuns dismissed from religious life after feuds with bishop, Vatican
A group of Texas nuns has been dismissed from religious life and returned to the lay state after a lengthy feud with their bishop over the governance of their monastery. Source: National Catholic Register.
Puerto Rico archbishop demands Trump apologise for racist joke at rally
A Puerto Rican archbishop has demanded an apology from US presidential candidate Donald Trump for what many have called a racist joke by a comedian at a Republican rally in New York. Source: Crux.
Archdiocese of Los Angeles to pay $1.3 billion to settle child abuse claims
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has announced an $US880 million ($1.3 billion) clergy abuse settlement, a record payout that Archbishop José Gomez hoped would “provide some measure of healing” for abuse victims. Source: CNA.