Catholic Bishops liken ICE deportations to those of Nazis and slave hunters
Critical Remarks from Bishops on Immigration Policies Recently, a bishop raised concerns about President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, drawing comparisons to historical figures and practices, such as Nazis and slave catchers. He and others appear to advocate for more lenient immigration policies, emphasizing the demand for labor while downplaying the legality of certain immigration practices. […]
Christopher Wray referred to the Justice Department over allegations of misleading lawmakers about the Catholic memo and China investigations
A Washington-based government transparency watchdog has introduced former FBI Director Christopher Wray to the Department of Justice and the FBI, which has led to a criminal investigation regarding his alleged false statements to Congress surrounding two notable incidents. Mike Howell, President of the Surveillance Project, indicated that the group specifically urged a review of Wray’s […]
Rebels Supported by Islamic State Strike Catholic Church in Congo, Nearly Thirty Lives Lost
Local officials reported that a brutal assault by Islamic State-affiliated rebels resulted in at least 34 fatalities on Sunday at a Catholic Church in eastern Congo. Dieudonne Duranthabo, the civil society coordinator for Commanda in Ituri Province, told the Associated Press that an attacker, armed with a gun and a machete, struck the church in […]
IDF Does Not Impose Penalties on Soldiers Following Attack on Catholic Church
Israeli Defense Force Confirms Church Strike in Gaza The Israeli Defense Force (IDF) has acknowledged a mistake during a strike that hit a Catholic Church in Gaza. Interestingly, no disciplinary measures were announced for the soldiers involved, which raises questions about accountability. Among the injured was Parish Priest Gabriel Romanelli. While the IDF has, in […]
Success for belief: Catholic resistance to Democratic law leads to gains in Washington state, yet the struggle continues
Legal Challenge to Washington’s Senate Bill 5375 Bob Ferguson, the Democratic governor of Washington and a self-identified Catholic, pushed for legislation that could compel a Catholic priest to breach the confidentiality of confession. This could result in penalties, including up to 364 days in jail or fines reaching $5,000. In response, a bishop in Washington […]
Weekly Catholic beach Mass draws devoted summer worshipers to Long Island’s shores
Beach Masses in Long Island Attracting Thousands This summer, worshipers are carrying their faith out of the church and onto the beaches of Long Island, New York. A unique initiative known as Beach Catholicism has been bringing together three local parishes to hold Sunday masses right by the ocean. Since its inception in 2014, this […]
Religious leaders criticize Israeli attack on Gaza’s sole Catholic church
The fallout is escalating after an Israeli tank shell struck the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza on Thursday, which has led to widespread condemnation from global religious leaders. The attack resulted in three deaths and ten injuries while causing significant damage to the church structure. Throughout the 21-month conflict between Israel and Hamas, hundreds […]
Judge stops Washington State law that mandates Catholic priests report abuse revealed in confession.
Federal Judge Blocks Washington’s Child Abuse Reporting Law In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has halted Washington state from enforcing its child abuse reporting laws. This decision was made by Tacoma US District Judge David G. Estilho. The law in question, known as SB 5375, imposed fines on clergy members and threatened […]
Catholic leaders and the DOJ oppose new Washington law.
Legal Challenges Surround New Child Abuse Reporting Law in Washington Figures from the Roman Catholic Church, along with the U.S. Department of Justice, are taking steps to challenge a law recently passed by Washington’s state legislature and signed by Governor Bob Ferguson. This controversial legislation is slated to go into effect on July 27. The […]
Pope Leo XIV calls for an urgent halt to hostilities following the attack on the Catholic church in Gaza.
Pope Leo XIV has expressed his sorrow and called for a ceasefire following an attack on Gaza’s only Catholic Church, which was reportedly hit by an Israeli strike. This incident resulted in at least two fatalities and multiple injuries. The Pope’s sentiment was conveyed through his representative, who mentioned how deeply saddened he feels about […]