U.S. Catholic bishops urge immigration reform to uphold ‘God-given dignity’ in budget bill

Agreement allows daily pastoral access at Illinois ICE facility, faith leaders say A Chicago-based Catholic and Christian advocacy group said it has struck a deal allowing “daily pastoral visits” to a federal immigration facility in Broadview, Illinois. U.S. Catholic bishops urge immigration reform to uphold ‘God-given dignity’ in budget bill Fifty‑four people have died in ICE custody since the start of fiscal 2025. U.S. bishops plan Sacred Heart consecration, issue agenda for June meeting The bishops' conference is set to hold its 2026 Spring Plenary Assembly in Orlando on June 10–12. Leo XIV laments that after receiving confirmation, many young people ‘disappear from the parish’ Speaking to a group of young people soon to be confirmed, Pope Leo XIV encouraged perseverance in the faith and emphasized that faith is lived in community, not in isolation.

Archdiocese of Baltimore proposes nearly $170 million settlement for abuse victims The vast majority of the settlement would come from insurance contributions, according to a filing from the archdiocese.