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Two U.S. Catholic bishops sent a letter to newly-confirmed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin asking him to prevent immigration authorities from detaining pregnant women and nursing mothers.“No matter one’s immigration status, there is no overarching justification for separating nursing infants from their mothers or endangering the health and safety of pregnant women ... read more

The U.S. State Department confirmed active enforcement of visa restrictions for individuals responsible for religious persecution abroad.Mark Walker, U.S. principal adviser for global religious freedom, said the U.S. is following through on its commitment to restrict visas for perpetrators of religious persecution abroad.In December 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced restriction of U.S. visas under ... read more

Three influential American cardinals spoke about the Church under Pope Leo XIV in an interview on “60 Minutes” this week.In two segments of the show, Cardinal Robert McElroy of Washington, D.C.; Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark, New Jersey; and Cardinal Blaise Cupich of Chicago spoke on the Church in America, from increased conversions and the ... read more

President Donald Trump sharply criticized Pope Leo XIV on Sunday, calling him “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy” and saying he is “not a fan” of the pope, prompting a wave of international reactions.Trump made the comments about the Holy Father in a lengthy April 12 post on Truth Social that appeared to ... read more

ALGIERS, Algeria — The first day of Pope Leo XIV’s international apostolic journey to Africa concluded with an encounter with the Algerian community at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers.“It is with profound joy and fatherly affection that I meet with you today, you whose discrete and precious presence in this land ... read more

Catholic bishops and U.S. elected officials have publicly criticized the president’s statements about Pope Leo XIV.President Donald Trump called Leo “weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy” in a lengthy social media post April 12 that drew response from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and elected officials. On April 13, Trump ... read more

ALGIERS, Algeria — Pope Leo XIV on Monday presented himself to Algeria’s diplomatic corps and civil society as “a pilgrim of peace,” urging a more just international order, warning against exclusion and inequality, and praising those who refuse to be “blinded by power or wealth.”Peace remained the central theme of the pope’s first day in ... read more

Bishop Juan Ignacio Liébana of Chascomús in Argentina issued a message to young people wishing to enter politics in which he reflected on the characteristics that those aspiring to undertake the task must possess, with particular emphasis on the common good. The prelate, who is also a member of the Social Pastoral Commission, noted in ... read more

ALGIERS, Algeria — Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on Monday and delivered his first address in the country at the Maqam Echahid Martyrs’ Monument, where he urged forgiveness and said that “the future belongs to men and women of peace.”The visit marked the first time a pope has set foot in Algeria. After a ... read more

“Even Just One of These Children” is the title chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which will be held on Sept. 27.As reported by the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development in an April 9 statement, the title chosen by the pontiff makes direct reference to the ... read more

by Andrew Doan Thanh Phong Hanoi - The first film of "Dating on the Day of Eclipse" about Catholicism has recently been widely beloved in Vietnam, a country where the Catholic population is very modest, accounting for just over 7%, and where prejudices and misunderstandings about Catholicism still persist in the society.Director John The ... read more

Yaoundé – May the visit of Pope Leo XIV offer an opportunity to release prisoners held without trial. Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Douala expressed this wish during a press conference on April 9. "The Pope is coming to proclaim the Good News to us," said Archbishop Kleda. "What is the Good News for us in ... read more

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT — Pope Leo XIV said Monday that he will continue to speak out “loudly” against war, stressing that his role is to preach the Gospel, not to enter into political disputes.Speaking to journalists aboard the papal flight to Algiers on April 13, the pope responded to a question about a post ... read more

When he began his massive assault on Iran, the president was confident in its ultimate success. He had been advised that the Iranian people were deeply dissatisfied with their government and were groaning under the weight of an unwanted clerical autocracy. Furthermore, the country was in political disarray, racked by internal conflict, and would easily ... read more

After their release Peter and John went back to their own peopleand reported what the chief priests and elders had told them.And when they heard it,they raised their voices to God with one accordand said, "Sovereign Lord, maker of heaven and earthand the sea and all that is in them,you said by the Holy Spiritthrough ... read more