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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.
Growing number of Americans believe religion on its way back
A growing number of Americans believe religion is on its way back, a new study from Pew Research Centre suggests. Source: NCR Online.
US and Arab countries commit to upholding Gaza ceasefire
The United States, Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye have signed a “historic” declaration committing to upholding a ceasefire in Gaza, as the families of 24 deceased hostages still held by Hamas await news of their release. Source: ABC News.
Catholic organisations urge Congress to end US Government shutdown
Catholic organisations called for a swift resolution to the United States Government shutdown to mitigate the potential harm to government-funded programs serving the poor and vulnerable. Source: CNA.
Netanyahu agrees to US proposal to end Gaza war
Israel has agreed to a United States proposal to end its war on Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have announced after holding talks at the White House. Source: ABC News.
US Catholic bishops express sorrow after attack on LDS church
Several United States Catholic bishops have expressed sorrow over a deadly attack at a Michigan house of worship, which took place just weeks after a mass shooting at a Minnesota Catholic church. Source: OSV News.
Trump honours Kirk’s devotion to Christ
United States President Donald Trump, Erika Kirk and more than a dozen others gave speeches to honour the late Charlie Kirk at a memorial service, highlighting his efforts to promote conservative values to young people and promote the Gospel on campus. Source: CNA.
Parents of shooting victim say daughter’s progress a ‘miracle’
Three weeks after the Annunciation Catholic School shooting in Minnesota that killed two children and injured 21 during Mass, the parents of a 12-year-old girl who was shot in the head say her progress has been “miraculous”. Source: CNA.