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Human dignity, national security 'not in conflict,' U.S. bishops say amid Trump 'aliens' campaign

The Trump administration launched an "alien arrest map" with images and rhetoric that likens immigrants living illegally in the country to extraterrestrials.

Pope Leo XIV: Our world is more divided, but shared humanity unites us

The pontiff addressed members of the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation on May 30.

Catholic Charities Boston sees surging need at city-wide food pantries

Following federal cuts, Catholic Charities is experiencing an “elevated need in our communities, and we're seeing fewer dollars to meet that need with,” said Jonathan Tetrault.

Florida judge rules against Planned Parenthood in false advertisement case

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Priest evangelizing in the peripheries of Lima says he sees ‘miracles all the time’

Father Julio Ampuero's ministry in a poor area of Lima, Peru, is experiencing good fruit through retreats, confessions and an outreach at a men's shelter.

Remembering Alex: Benedictine College grieves a ‘faith-filled’ student

When a Benedictine College senior was dying from cancer, the college's president, along with 30 students, traveled to his home to give him a graduation ceremony.

Outgoing religious freedom commissioner highlights ‘worsening’ global religious freedom crisis

Former USCIRF commissioner Stephen Schneck said religious repression is growing in India, China, and beyond.

Washington Nationals official fired after video that implied discrimination against Catholic pitcher

Team spokesman Sean Hudson had been caught on video apparently admitting to the team's blacklisting of Catholic pitcher Trevor Williams.

Pope to transform ‘pier of shame’ in Gran Canaria Island into hope for immigrants

The pope's visit to Gran Canaria Island, the site of thousands of migrants arriving from Africa by sea, will serve to highlight the plight of migrants and the Christian duty to help them.

Nicaraguan advocate laments ‘silence’ about Catholic persecution

“Everything has to be vetted by the government, especially what priests are going to preach on Sunday," said Rosalia Gutierrez-Huete Miller in a panel discussion on human rights in Nicaragua.