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Bishop: ‘Indiscriminate’ ICE raids incite anxiety, fear in California’s Central Valley

The Department of Homeland Security insisted ICE officers are “heroes,” enforcing the law.

In wake of deadly shooting at Oregon elementary school, bishops call for prayer

The tragedy that claimed the lives of three students has prompted an outpouring of pastoral care and community support across the state.

Federal funding restored to Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said an agreement is in effect for three years, restoring funding and requiring the charity to “maintain enhanced compliance and oversight measures.”

Wisconsin voters to weigh ban on church closures in health emergencies

The measure comes more than six years after the Diocese of Madison threatened to sue the local government of Dane County over its imposition of a 50-person cap on Mass attendance in 2020.

Australia’s antislavery chief, who praised Catholics as ‘national leader,’ says reforms fall short

Australia's antislavery commissioner, Chris Evans, who has hailed the Catholic sector’s work, wants large companies legally required to find and fix forced labor in their supply chains.

Pope Leo speaks with Russian President Putin by phone

The hospitalized pontiff initiated the call to the Russian president, according to the Vatican secretary of state.

Vatican cardinal visits UK to promote interfaith dialogue and peace

The prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, is in the United Kingdom for the first time meeting with faith leaders.

Catholic leaders call on Congress to protect disability rights after DOJ legal shift

Catholic leaders urged Congress to defend disability rights, warning a new Department of Justice opinion could threaten community-based care.

Pope Leo XIV calls world hunger a ‘terrible offense’ against human dignity

The pontiff, still hospitalized after surgery, sent a message for World Food Day on Friday.

Vatican releases first photos of Pope Leo XIV following surgery

Vatican sources also indicated that the pope will publicly lead the Angelus this Sunday, although it has not yet been determined whether it will be from the hospital or the Vatican.