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What indigenous communities teach us about climate change

From the Arctic to Tierra del Fuego, historian Bernardo Groschopp reflects on how climate change, shifting wildlife and political borders are reshaping Indigenous communities – and why their environmental knowledge matters.

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Oceania's Bishops discuss modern slavery and migration at Guam meeting

During their three-day meeting in Guam, the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences in Oceania focuses on modern slavery and migration, formation, pastoral care, globalization, and social injustices.

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Pope Leo prays for peace in Lebanon and Middle East

As he greets Armenian Catholicos Aram I at the weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV invites everyone to pray for peace in Lebanon and the Middle East.

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Pope at Audience: Liturgy sustains Church and expresses her faith

During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on Vatican II's Dogmatic Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 'Sacrosanctum Concilium,' underscoring that "the liturgy sustains the faithful" and that every Eucharistic Celebration becomes "a true epiphany of the Church in prayer."

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Agreement allows daily pastoral access at Illinois ICE facility, faith leaders say

A Chicago-based Catholic and Christian advocacy group said it has struck a deal allowing “daily pastoral visits” to a federal immigration facility in Broadview, Illinois.

U.S. Catholic bishops urge immigration reform to uphold ‘God-given dignity’ in budget bill

Fifty‑four people have died in ICE custody since the start of fiscal 2025.

U.S. bishops plan Sacred Heart consecration, issue agenda for June meeting

The bishops' conference is set to hold its 2026 Spring Plenary Assembly in Orlando on June 10–12.

Leo XIV laments that after receiving confirmation, many young people ‘disappear from the parish’

Speaking to a group of young people soon to be confirmed, Pope Leo XIV encouraged perseverance in the faith and emphasized that faith is lived in community, not in isolation.

Archdiocese of Baltimore proposes nearly $170 million settlement for abuse victims

The vast majority of the settlement would come from insurance contributions, according to a filing from the archdiocese.

Priest forced from West Bank after Israel refuses visa renewal

A Latin Patriarchate official said Israel declined to renew Father Louis Salman’s visa after Facebook posts were deemed “incitement,” forcing the Jordanian priest to leave his ministry near Bethlehem.