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Catholics mobilise to support victims of Los Angeles fires
The Los Angeles wildfires have killed at least two dozen people, destroyed thousands of homes and numerous churches and schools, but has also inspired a groundswell of Catholic support for Southern California’s dispossessed. Source: NCR Online.
Biden awards ‘People’s Pope’ Presidential Medal of Freedom
United States President Joe Biden has awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honour. Source: NCR Online.
Three killed in shooting at US Christian school
At least three victims have died in a shooting overnight at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, while the alleged perpetrator who police say was a child also died. Source: CNA.
Trump to allow immigrations agents to make arrests at churches
United States President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration plans to rescind a long-standing policy preventing immigration and customs agents from making arrests at sensitive locations, including houses of worship, schools and hospitals. Source: OSV News.
Pope appeals for US death sentences to be commuted
Pope Francis yesterday made a special appeal for the lives of death row inmates in the United States to be spared. Source: NCR Online.
Mixed reaction from Catholics over Biden pardon
United States President Joe Biden’s expansive pardon for his son Hunter Biden on Sunday brought strong reaction from Catholic political observers and lawmakers alike, including criticism from Republicans and some members of his own Democratic Party. Source: OSV News.
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.