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In a first, Jewish scholar elected to lead Catholic Biblical Association

The Catholic Biblical Association of America elected its first Jewish president: Amy-Jill Levine.

Archbishop of San Antonio announces laicization of priest for schism and disobedience to the pope

Archbishop García-Siller has also prohibited all Catholics from attending any Mass, liturgy, or event sponsored by the former priest or the Mission of Divine Mercy, which the priest leads.

OAS council approves call for foreign ministers’ meeting on Nicaragua crackdown

The U.S. is calling for the meeting to take place before Sept. 1, when the Ortega regime is set to codify policy reforms, including the suspension of future elections.

Catholic bishops urge prayers against abortion by mail that ‘leaves women vulnerable’

Leading U.S. Catholic bishops are calling for a dedicated time of prayer as chemical abortions by mail are on the rise.

Appeals court upholds block on immigration enforcement at some religious sites

Dozens of religious groups brought similar lawsuits against the Department of Homeland Security following a 2025 policy shift easing immigration enforcement at religious sites.

As TPS designations expire, Catholic bishops remain concerned about safety in affected countries

“If we have, in good faith, offered temporary protected status, we should not return people until we deemed it safe to go back,” Bishop Brendan Cahill said.

Catholic Relief Services receives share of $1.4 billion in aid to faith‑based groups

Funding will help improve hospitals, clinics, and health networks in rural parts of Cameroon, Liberia, and Nigeria, working as part of a group of faith-based organizations, a CRS spokesperson said.

U.S. bishops urge Supreme Court to require 12-person juries for criminal cases

The bishops argue that the term “jury” in the U.S. has historically referenced a body of 12 jurors.

St. Bernadette’s relics to tour the United States

After an opening celebration Sept. 18 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Washington, D.C., the yearlong tour’s schedule will be announced in the coming months.

Where priestly vocations begin: The lasting impact of Steubenville Youth Conferences

A new CARA survey found that 18% of priests ordained in 2026 attended a Franciscan University of Steubenville Youth Conference, highlighting the conferences’ growing impact on priestly vocations.