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Supreme Court rules in favor of Trump’s asylum policies that bishops opposed

The policies allow the government to limit the number of asylum claims they process and terminate the temporary protected status of Haitians and Syrians.

Franciscan University professors urge SSPX to desist from schism

Franciscan University professors call on SSPX to scrap consecration of bishops and a Courage International priest offers Catholic schools guidance on "Pride Month," in this week's education roundup.

Owensboro Bishop ends only Traditional Latin Mass in western Kentucky

Bishop William Medley is halting the Traditional Latin Mass option in the diocese, but will allow the parish to offer the Novus Ordo Mass in Latin and ad orientem.

Anti-death penalty Catholic group applauds Ohio governor for sparing condemned man

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine commuted the death sentence of a 64-year-old man with intellectual disabilities.

U.S. sends emergency response teams to Venezuela after massive earthquakes

“We're already deploying search and rescue teams from Fairfax County, Virginia, and Los Angeles,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters June 25.

Bishop Baldacchino to climb Mount Cristo Rey as the government moves to seize diocesan land

The federal government is seeking to seize land from the Las Cruces Diocese for 1.5 miles of border wall, a move the diocese says would desecrate a sacred site and impede religious practice.

African bishops lead ‘Peace University’ effort to train future leaders in terror-plagued region

Two bishops from Burkina Faso spoke about efforts to gain international support for the university, which they said they hope can be part of the solution to the terrorism and violence.

Florida bishops urge DeSantis to stay execution of 74-year-old convicted of murdering wife

Dusty Ray Spencer's crime "merits a severe punishment," but the state should "exercise mercy," the state bishops' conference said.

Full list of EWTN winners at the 2026 Gabriel Awards and Catholic Media Awards

EWTN was recognized with multiple honors at the 2026 Gabriel Awards and Catholic Media Awards, a testament to the quality of its apostolate in Catholic media and storytelling.

Four years after Dobbs, pro-life leaders warn of abortion pill challenge

The Supreme Court decision Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ended federal constitutional protection for abortion.