The U.S. bishops urged House and Senate leaders in a June 9 letter to remember that while artificial intelligence presents opportunities, it also presents challenges.
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L.A. archbishop calls for prayer, restraint, immigration law reform amid ICE protests
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles is calling for prayer, while urging “restraint and calm” as clashes have broken out in that city over recent immigration arrests. President Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard amid pushback from California officials and is threatening to mobilize Marines.
Father Rupnik’s mosaics disappear from Vatican News
In a quiet but powerful move, Vatican News has begun removing artwork by Father Marko Rupnik — the once-renowned mosaicist now accused of abusing over two dozen women — from its website. His mosaics, long used to mark major feast days online, were recently replaced or left blank — a shift many survivors say is long overdue.
Serve the Holy See by striving for holiness, pope tells officials, staff
Those serving the Holy See can serve its mission best by striving to live a holy life in conformity to Christ, Pope Leo XIV said.
God’s love breaks down walls, opens borders, dispels hatred, pope says
In a world marked by wars and where people are disconnected and numb with indifference, Pope Leo XIV prayed that the Holy Spirit would “open borders, break down walls” and dissolve hatred so everyone can live as children of one human family.
Washington Archdiocese announces layoffs, spending cuts, restructuring
Citing “crippling economic challenges” faced by the Archdiocese of Washington, Cardinal Robert W. McElroy announced June 5 “that the archdiocese will need to cut spending, reduce its workforce and restructure departments to accommodate a more streamlined Pastoral Center.”
Washington state bishops ask court to block mandatory reporter law without Catholic confession protections
The Catholic bishops of Washington state asked a federal court to block a new law requiring clergy to report child abuse or neglect without exceptions for clergy-penitent privilege.
N.J. diocese hopes proposed law will resolve religious worker visa problems
The Diocese of Paterson, N.J., and several of its foreign-born priests are hoping proposed legislation will resolve their lawsuit regarding religious worker visas.
Report: Abuse allegations and costs down, but complacency a threat
The U.S. Catholic bishops’ latest annual report on child and youth protection shows abuse allegations continue to decline — but authors warned of the dangers of complacency among dioceses and the laity in upholding key aspects of bishops’ safe environment protocols.
Expectant mom seeking political asylum in U.S. urges protection of birthright citizenship
An asylum-seeker in the U.S. from Cuba told OSV News that she is spending the final part of her pregnancy on bedrest amid anxiety about her unborn child’s future due to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that would bar her child from U.S. citizenship.
Holy Spirit fosters unity, peace, justice, pope says at Pentecost vigil
On the eve of Pentecost, Pope Leo XIV prayed that the Holy Spirit would help Catholic lay associations, movements and communities live the Gospel before trying to preach it and would be a force for unity in the church and in the world.
Nicene Creed presents ‘the mystery that unites’ Christians, pope says
Recognizing the essential tenets of faith that Catholics and Orthodox share should be the lens through which they discuss the issues that continue to separate them, Pope Leo XIV said.