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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. 

Middle East United States

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.

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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.

Election United States

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.

United States

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.

United States

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.

Abuse crisis United States

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.

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Cardinal tells Catholic voters to pray and reflect before US election

Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington, DC, says he hopes voters who are as concerned as he is about the “anger and vitriol” of the United States election cycle will take time away from the media to think and pray about the values important to them as Catholics. Source: CNS.

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Catholic Charities USA launches Hurricane Milton relief fund

As Hurricane Milton took aim at Florida just days after Hurricane Helene, Catholic Charities USA launched a dedicated disaster relief donation campaign. Source: NCR Online.