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U.S. bishops ask officials to prevent ICE detentions of pregnant women, nursing mothers

The bishops expressed concerns of reports that pregnant women in detention have miscarried and some nursing mothers have lost access to their children.

State Department provides update on visa restrictions for religious freedom violators

The U.S. has been restricting visas for religious freedom violators, a key State Department adviser said.

‘60 Minutes’ takes stock of Catholic Church under Leo with top cardinals

Three influential American cardinals spoke about the Church under Pope Leo XIV in an interview on “60 Minutes” that looked at rising conversions, patriotism, the Iran war, and immigration enforcement.

President Trump’s criticism of Pope Leo XIV sparks global reaction

Politicians and faith leaders around the world condemned President Donald Trump’s comments about the American pontiff.

Pope Leo XIV recalls the ‘living seed’ of the martyrs of Algeria

The meeting in the Catholic Basilica of Our Lady of Africa concluded the first day of the pope’s journey to Africa.

Trump’s comments on Pope Leo called ‘disrespectful’ as Americans react

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 U.S. bishops and elected officials.

Pope Leo XIV in Algeria: ‘I am here among you as a pilgrim of peace’

The pontiff called for a world order that does not exclude the vulnerable and urged leaders to serve the common good.

Argentine bishop offers advice to young people who wish to enter politics

Bishop Juan Liébana of Chascomús, Argentina, describes the ideal profile of a politician: a person of great virtue and integrity intent on building a better society.

Pope Leo XIV in Algeria: ‘The future belongs to men and women of peace’

At the Martyrs’ Monument in Algiers, the pope’s first message on Algerian soil was an appeal for peace, forgiveness, and reconciliation.

‘Even Just One of These Children’ is theme for 2026 World Day of Migrants and Refugees

The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development explained that the pope chose this title to emphasize the duty to welcome migrant and refugee children.