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Retired New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan will remain in New York, weighing book and documentary offers while his successor Ronald Hicks takes the helm at St. Patrick’s Cathedral; Dolan also weighs in on immigration policy and other issues from a high-profile but low-key post.
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the USCCB, invites bishops and priests to observe a nationwide Holy Hour for Peace as a call for reconciliation, justice, and dignity, citing recent violent incidents and urging mercy, prayer, and acts of service.
Three Catholic cardinals—Cupich, McElroy, and Tobin—released a joint statement urging the U.S. to align its foreign policy with Pope Leo XIV’s moral framework, prioritizing the protection of life, human dignity, religious liberty, and humanitarian aid, and using war only as a last resort. They advocate diplomacy and multilateralism in crises including Venezuela, Ukraine, and Greenland, warning against partisan polarization.
A joint statement from U.S. Catholic cardinals warns President Trump about threats toward Greenland, emphasizing the aim is to urge moral leadership and restraint rather than criticism of the administration; the unusual rebuke marks a second publicCardinal voice against the Trump era on foreign policy.
Three U.S. Cardinals (Cupich, McElroy, Tobin) issued a joint statement calling for American foreign policy to be guided by peace and respect for human life, dignity, and religious liberty, arguing that military action should be a last resort and urging humanitarian aid from wealthier nations, in line with Pope Leo XIV’s State of the World address.
Three prominent U.S. Catholic cardinals—Robert McElroy, Joseph Tobin and Blase Cupich—are urging the Trump administration to rethink its foreign policy, calling for a more diplomatic, humanitarian and consultative approach to global affairs.
Longtime Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus pastor Very Rev. John T. Howren, V.F., died at 61 from flu-related complications (pneumonia) while hospitalized in Mexico City; he had served as pastor since 2020 after being ordained in 1996, and funeral plans will be announced.
Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Sithembele Sipuka as the Archbishop of Cape Town, recognizing his leadership and advocacy for justice, peace, and dialogue in South Africa and beyond. Sipuka, known for his international experience and commitment to social issues, is seen as a prominent figure likely to influence the Catholic community and social discourse in the region.
The Vatican announced Pope Leo XIV's schedule for January and February, including liturgies for the Conversion of St Paul, the Presentation of the Lord, and Ash Wednesday, along with participation in Lenten Spiritual Exercises and celebrations of key religious feasts.
Pope Leo XIV is signaling a move towards traditional values and harmony within the Catholic Church, contrasting with the reformist and modernizing tendencies associated with Pope Francis, and emphasizing the Church's resistance to secular influences like AI and DEI.
Spain's Catholic Church has reached an agreement with the government to compensate victims of sexual abuse by clergy, aiming to address past failures and expand access to justice, including cases beyond the statute of limitations. The new system involves a government-managed process where victims can seek symbolic, psychological, or economic reparations, with the Church responsible for executing these reparations. This move follows global trends of addressing historical abuse within the Church and is seen as a moral and moral debt repayment.
Tina Thompson became Kansas's first woman priest in the Roman Catholic Woman Priest organization, which is not officially recognized by the Catholic Church. Her ordination reflects a broader movement advocating for women's roles in the church, emphasizing social justice and inclusivity, despite the church's official stance against female ordination. Thompson, who returned to her faith after years away, hopes to inspire change and promote community and spiritual diversity within and beyond traditional Catholic practices.
Bishop Michael Pham, a Vietnamese refugee and the first Vietnamese American bishop in the US, actively supports immigrants by accompanying them to court and advocating for humane treatment, driven by his own harrowing migration experience. His efforts aim to provide spiritual comfort and challenge harsh immigration enforcement practices, reflecting his commitment to social justice and compassion within the church and community.
The Jubilee Year 2025 concludes with the closing of Holy Doors in Rome's basilicas, emphasizing hope and renewal, with the final Holy Door closing at St. Peter's Basilica on Epiphany 2026, led by Pope Francis.
The article discusses tensions between Pope Leo XIV and the US government, particularly over immigration policies, highlighting the Church's criticism of deportations and the political divide among American Catholics regarding immigration issues.