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As pope seeks dialogue and diplomacy, 2 US cardinals reject US-Israeli war in Iran

Pope Leo XIV is calling for an end to the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran and expressing deep sorrow for those killed

The Independent UK

What is and isn’t new about US bishops’ criticism of Trump’s foreign policy

In recent weeks, Catholic leaders have been increasingly outspoken in their criticism of the Trump administration’s foreign policy, especially its military intervention in Venezuela and saber-rattling over Greenland.

The Conversation

Catholic cardinals warn US foreign policy under Trump risks global suffering

Church leaders cite Greenland threats, Venezuela action and aid cuts as undermining human dignity and peace

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America's Top Catholic Cardinals Denounce Trump's Foreign Policy As Nation's 'Moral Role' Faces Crisis

Three senior US Catholic archbishops issued rare joint statement declaring America faces its most profound moral foreign policy debate since Cold War ended.

International Business Times

America's Top Catholic Cardinals Denounce Trump's Foreign Policy as Nation's 'Moral Role' Faces Crisis

Three senior US Catholic archbishops issued rare joint statement declaring America faces its most profound moral foreign policy debate since Cold War ended.

International Business Times UK

US Catholic cardinals issue warning to Trump over Greenland threats

The cardinals said their aim wasn't to criticize the administration but rather to encourage the U.S. to regain is moral standing in the world

The Independent UK

Pope Leo names fellow Chicagoan as new Archbishop of New York in major shakeup

Bishop Ronald Hicks will replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan as Pope Leo XIV’s biggest church appointment yet

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Pope meets with Chicago union leaders, urges migrant welcome as crackdown underway in hometown

Pope Leo XIV has urged labor union leaders from Chicago to advocate for immigrants and welcome minorities into their ranks

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV weighs in on abortion debate by questioning what it really means to be 'pro-life'

The US-born pontiff highlighted flaws within the conservative "pro-life" movement, which seeks to ban abortions across the US, asserting that being truly pro-life also includes having an anti-capital punishment stance.

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Pope questions those against abortion but in favor of execution

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Pope Leo questions what it actually means to be pro-life

Pope Leo called for mutual respect between opposing factions

The Independent UK

Pope Leo criticizes Trump’s hardline immigration policies: ‘I don’t know if that’s pro-life’

Pope questions what it means to be ‘pro-life’ amid the ‘inhuman treatment of immigrants’ in the US

The Guardian - US

‘South Side’ Pope Leo offers video message to Chicagoans at ballpark mass

Pontiff addresses young people at baseball stadium on Saturday amid ‘No Kings’ protests across the country

The Guardian - US

Who are the US cardinals who will vote for the next pope? There are 10, the largest bloc after Italy

The United States is the home country of 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope of the Catholic Church

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Immigrant Communities Brace For Possible Deportations Under Trump

Immigrants in the U.S. brace for potential deportation under Trump's second term as sanctuary city Chicago faces increased scrutiny over immigration policies.

Chicago Sun-Times

Catholic Church’s willingness to bless same-sex couples is welcome step forward

A new document from the Vatican stresses the blessings must be nonliturgical in nature and not be conferred at the same time as a civil union, or use the rituals, clothing and gestures that appear in weddings.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Catholics join pope’s day of prayer, fasting for peace in the Middle East

“There’s nothing much we can do as an individual, but as the priest said, we can show by example and we can pray,” parishioner Keum-Lee Mayes said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Auxiliary Bishop Kevin M. Birmingham dies at 51

‘He passed away in his sleep,’ according to an archdiocese spokesperson. It wasn’t clear what caused his death.

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Poised to shutter Catholic parishes, Joliet bishop tight-lipped on financial impact of the priest sex abuse scandal

Bishop Ronald Hicks might consolidate 16 Joliet-area congregations and eventually close other parishes and schools, with “budgetary issues” a factor. His aides won’t say how much has been spent on fallout from the sex abuse crisis.

The Independent UK

A throng of interfaith leaders to focus on combating authoritarianism at global gathering in Chicago

Thousands of people representing scores of religions and belief systems are expected to convene in Chicago for a weeklong event

Chicago Sun-Times

Archdiocesan Gay and Lesbian Outreach of Chicago celebrates its 35th anniversary

Hundreds filled Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Lake View for a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Blase Cupich, who honored the group as a ‘covenant of people.’

Chicago Sun-Times

Benedictines’ world leader calls on Chicago-area monks tied to Benet, Marmion high schools to fully report clergy sex abuse

“I think that they should be” posting lists of abusive members “because it’s been actually asked of us by the larger church,” the Rev. Gregory Polan told the Sun-Times.

Chicago Sun-Times

Kwame Raoul slams Blase Cupich comments on priest sex abuse report

The cardinal’s questions on how the Illinois attorney general’s abuse claims were substantiated “are particularly perplexing because many of those 125 names” came from the Archdiocese of Chicago, Raoul said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cardinal Cupich’s response to clergy sex abuse report is disappointing

Cardinal Blase Cupich’s statement in response to Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s report was overly defensive and tone-deaf.

The Independent UK

Chicago cardinal defends compensation plan, urges info on abusers after Illinois abuse report

The archbishop of Chicago is urging the Illinois attorney general to provide information about newly uncovered cases of priests who sexually abused minors that were included in a statewide investigative report

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