Military Archbishop Broglio relieved by U.S.-Iran ceasefire

Military Archbishop Broglio relieved by U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but concerns loom Military Archbishop Timothy Broglio spoke about his support for the ceasefire agreement and his wish that Lebanon was included. Trump administration to issue guidance to religious nonprofits on Johnson Amendment The Johnson Amendment remains in effect for now, though the new guidance, expected later this year, could offer churches more clarity on permissible political speech during religious services. U.S. dioceses report elevated numbers of Easter baptisms and confirmations The average American diocese saw about 38% more people joining the Church in 2026 compared with 2025, according to an analysis of data released by Hallow. Bishop expresses solidarity with victims as rebels kill 43 in Democratic Republic of Congo Bishop Melchisedec Sikuli Paluku in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expressed sorrow following a deadly attack by rebels that reportedly left 43 people dead in the northeastern province of Ituri.

Friar Jean-Claude Chupin, co-founder of the Community of the Lamb, passed away on Easter The friar leaves behind a lasting legacy of service of the poor with a life modeled on St. Francis of Assisi. The community he co-founded has a presence in both Europe and the Americas.