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In Newark, Catholic bishops host interfaith leaders to oppose mass deportation

On Monday, the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey, and the multifaith community organizing group Faith in Action held a day of prayer and dialogue with immigrant families at St. Lucy’s Catholic Church.

Cuba to release 553 prisoners for Jubilee at pope's request

Taking up the spirit of the recently inaugurated Holy Year 2025, the Cuban government has announced the release of 553 people currently serving prison sentences. That same day, the White House announced that it will no longer designate Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism and that it would eliminate some restrictions on Cuba.

Long Island, New York, parishes forced to pay millions to settle sex abuse claims

The Rockville Centre Diocese's 136 parishes paid $53 million of the approximately $323 million payout to victims of sexual abuse by priests and adults. Every parish filed for bankruptcy and contributed, whether or not they were being sued.

Biden's foreign policy won many battles, but not the war

Biden defended his conduct of foreign policy at the State Department on Monday: "The United States is winning the worldwide competition compared to four years ago." That is mostly true, writes Michael Sean Winters.

Cardinal Cupich advocates for inclusion and listening to LGBTQ Catholics

"We do better when we listen to others before we speak or make judgments about them," Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich wrote in a column for Outreach, an online resource for LGBTQ Catholics.