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[PIC] Group of adults laughing with joy [TEXT] God, in the midst of life's burdens, remind us to pause, to laugh and to find joy in simple moments. Help us release our worries, trusting in Your care and renew our spirits with peace and lightness. Amen.

US bishops warn ICE mega-detention plan is 'moral inflection point' for America The bishops' conference issued a stark critique of plans to double federal immigration detention capacity: "The thought of holding thousands of families in massive warehouses should challenge the cons...

The bishops' conference issued a stark critique of plans to double federal immigration detention capacity: "The thought of holding thousands of families in massive warehouses should challenge the conscience of every American."

A group of people gathered outside ICE HQ.

An organizer hands out song sheets and whistles.

Happening now: a large group of rabbis and Jewish demonstrators have gathered outside of ICE headquarters in DC to stage a protest.

Organizers are handing out song sheets — and whistles.

Powerful. Thank you for posting it.

You do great work! Thank you for all you do to report on religion. This is a huge story and it is growing.

Minneapolis Live Updates: State Seeks Access to Evidence as Federal Officials Blame Shooting Victim A judge ordered federal authorities not to destroy evidence from a fatal shooting by immigration agents. Videos directly contradict descriptions of the encounter by Trump administration officials.

A judge issued a late-night order barring federal officials from destroying evidence from the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by immigration agents. Trump administration officials continued to make unsubstantiated claims about the victim on Sunday. Follow live updates.

Very sad. Outstanding career and journalist. He will be missed.

Hicks was ordained by Cardinal Bernardin, and Auxiliary/VG to Cardinal Cupich. As one source put it: “Ronny is a missionary with a heart for the poor.” Announcement slated to arrive from Vatican in short order.

Zoe Weissman survived the Parkland shooting. Now she’s at Brown, and it happened again.

“Honestly, I'm really angry that this is happening to me all over again, and I'm just in shock.”

We’re failing our kids. A gun-sick nation. 🇺🇸 www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

At Nicaea, Pope Leo calls Christians to rise to unity as ancient basilica resurfaces ISTANBUL (RNS) — Before the newly resurfaced ruins of the Basilica of Neophytos, Pope Leo XIV joined with Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, hoping to recover the same spirit of unity that once…

A basilica lost for 1,200 years has re-emerged from Lake Iznik — and today Pope Leo prayed there with Patriarch Bartholomew, calling Nicaea’s anniversary a chance to renew Christian unity.
religionnews.com/2025/11/28/a...

Pope calls on kidnappers in Nigeria to free 265 students and teachers after some pupils escape Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria’s Niger state have escaped and are now with their families.

Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria's Niger state have escaped and are now with their families.

The Catholic Church and the Trump Administration Are Not Getting Along The religion’s call to radical love can’t countenance this much cruelty.

Conflict is expanding between Trump’s immigration policies and the Catholic faith, Elizabeth Bruenig writes. “The religion’s call to radical love can’t countenance this much cruelty.”

You wrote a great book, btw. Thank you.

Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation.

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the "ancient art of lying" and manipulation.

Powerful words today. It brings hope on so many levels. Thank you for posting.

So much hope in hearing these words this morning.

Pope Leo calls for 'true ecological conversion' from words to action on environment The pope spoke Oct. 1 at the start of a conference marking the 10-year anniversary of Laudato Si', Pope Francis' landmark document that encapsulated church teaching on the environment.

Pope Leo calls for 'true ecological conversion' from words to action on environment www.ncronline.org/vatican/vati...

Pope Leo: “Just as Pope Francis spoke of the culture of encounter as the antidote for the globalization of indifference, we must work to confront the globalization of powerlessness by fostering a culture of reconciliation.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

World must recommit to peace, justice, truth, Vatican diplomat tells UN Archbishop Paul Gallagher, who serves as the Vatican's secretary for relations with states and international organizations, shared his thoughts Sept. 29 while addressing the U.N. General Assembly, ami...

As the world grapples with "mounting challenges," the global community must "recommit to the foundational pillars" of peace, justice and truth, learning from history and building a more equitable future, a top Vatican diplomat told the United Nations.

It is so good and easy!

Cardinal Zuppi leads seven-hour prayer, naming every child killed in Holy Land war The head of the Italian Bishops’ Conference took turns with dozens of other members of his diocese reading the names and ages of the 16 Israeli children and the 12,211 Palestinian children who have be...

The head of the Italian Bishops’ Conference led a prayer vigil in Italy in which they read the names of every child killed in Gaza:

“We pronounce their names one by one…”

It took seven hours.

www.ncronline.org/news/cardina...

NPR: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reposts video of pastors saying women shouldn't vote

You know how people called women hysterical for predicting the right wing would take down Roe v. Wade (which they've done) and then attack access to birth control (which they're doing)?

Hear me when I say that women's very right to vote is next.

www.npr.org/2025/08/09/n...

Please keep the homeless in your thoughts, along with all other DC residents.

Israel kills Al Jazeera journalists in targeted Gaza City airstrike - Committee to Protect Journalists New York, August 10, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists is appalled to learn of the killing today of Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, camera operators Ibrahim Zaher and M...

An entire news crew working for Al Jazeera was killed by Israel as they sought to bring the world firsthand reporting from #Gaza.

Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF.

#NotATarget

Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...

The Power of Politeness Being courteous can be challenging in these times of online snark, but it is guaranteed to make you happier.

"When you become less polite, the alteration in your conduct can make you less happy, more depressed, and angrier about life.... Being impolite is more like scratching at your poison-ivy rash. Giving in to the urge makes things worse."

www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Monday Starter: Network announces new executive director Plus, the National Advocacy Center of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd responds to passing of Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.

“The sister-founded Catholic social justice lobby NETWORK said July 7 it has appointed a human rights lawyer with experience in helping unaccompanied migrant children as its next executive director.”
www.globalsistersreport.org/social-justi...

Such a great choice for these times.

Here's the proof: Republicans are only looking out for their millionaire and billionaire friends – and they're willing to gamble with your lives to pay them off.

It shouldn't get lost that just today, Senate Republicans have voted to close nursing homes, close rural hospitals, and cut food stamp benefits for children and veterans.