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Archbishop Hebda calls for prayers after woman shot dead by ICE officer in Minneapolis

Rebecca Omastiak · January 8, 2026

Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda is continuing his call for prayers after police said a woman was pronounced dead following a shooting involving a federal agent in Minneapolis Jan. 7.

As Maduro faces New York trial, uncertainty lingers for Venezuelan migrants

Kate Scanlon · January 6, 2026

As deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro made his first appearance Jan. 5 in a New York courtroom on narco-terrorism charges, uncertainty about immigration status lingered for some Venezuelan migrants in the U.S.

Pope Leo, bishops react to US capture of Maduro with concern for Venezuela

Junno Arocho Esteves · January 5, 2026

Pope Leo XIV expressed "deep concern" following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by the United States in a large-scale attack.

US strikes Nigeria targeting Islamic extremists to 'stop the slaughtering of Christians,' says Trump

Gina Christian · December 25, 2025

The U.S. has carried out a deadly Dec. 25 strike in northwestern Nigeria, with President Donald Trump stating the attack targeted Islamic State group terrorists who persecuted Christians in that nation.

Approximately 50 Planned Parenthood clinics closed in 2025, report says

Kate Scanlon · December 19, 2025

Approximately 50 Planned Parenthood clinics closed in 2025 as the group lost its ability to bill Medicaid, according to a report by the nation's largest abortion provider.

In new interview, Trump says he is open to meet Pope Leo

Kate Scanlon · December 9, 2025

President Donald Trump said in a wide-ranging interview with Politico published Dec. 9 that he would be open to meeting with Pope Leo XIV and responded to the pontiff's pushback to his immigration policy.

Ukraine's religious leaders warn Russia will attack Europe if not halted, held accountable

Gina Christian · December 3, 2025

As Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians accompany U.S.-brokered peace talks that as of Dec. 3 produced no breakthrough, Ukraine's religious leaders warn that failure to halt Russia and hold it accountable will expand the war to Europe.

Catholic bishops offer prayers for National Guard members shot in DC

Gina Christian · November 28, 2025

Catholic bishops are offering prayers following the shooting of two West Virginia National Guard members in the nation's capital Nov. 26.

Caribbean bishops plead for peace amid US strikes, military buildup

Gina Christian · November 12, 2025

Catholic bishops in the Caribbean are calling for dialogue, cooperation and calm amid rising geopolitical tensions that have seen a U.S. military buildup in the region.

ICE enforcement impacts immigrant priests, seminarians and religious in the US

Kate Scanlon · October 16, 2025

Immigrant priests, seminarians and religious in the U.S. are among those impacted by immigration enforcement policy, advocates and analysts told OSV News.