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Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump’s effort to remove Haitian, Syrian migrants

The debate focused on whether the Trump administration followed the proper procedure and adhered to relevant laws.

National Catholic leaders appointed to board of University of St. Thomas in Houston

The new board members said they are inspired by the university’s move toward building a stronger Catholic identity and the hope they see in young people.

Federal bill would allow child abuse victims to seek evidence amid bankruptcy proceedings

The bill would move to close “loopholes” that shield organizations from the discovery process during Chapter 11 filings.

Trump fires National Science Foundation board, including 2 Catholic scientists

U.S. President Donald Trump has eliminated the National Science Foundation board, citing “constitutional questions” raised in a 2021 Supreme Court case.

What is ‘ecclesiastical communion,’ which Pope Leo XIV granted to the new Chaldean patriarch?

Following the procedures for autonomous Eastern Catholic Churches, Pope Leo XIV granted the newly elected patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Mar Paul III Nona, ecclesiastical communion.

Pope Leo XIII’s legacy reaches space with asteroid named in his honor

The Vatican Observatory has named four asteroids after key figures in its history, including the pope who refounded the observatory in 1891.

Miami Catholic Charities to lay off more than 80 employees after government cut millions in funding

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services canceled an $11 million federal contract that served families and vulnerable children including unaccompanied minors.

U.S. Supreme Court allows faith-based pregnancy center to challenge donor subpoena

U.S. bishops had told the court in an amicus brief that compelling disclosure of a religious organization’s financial support violates the constitutional guarantee of freedom of religion.

Indian police arrest Hindu YouTuber over St. Francis Xavier ‘terrorist’ jibe

Police arrested Gautam Khattar in Himachal Pradesh, India, on April 26 after the Hindu YouTuber called the patron saint of Goa a “terrorist” at a public event.

Christian IDF soldiers meet Netanyahu amid rising tensions

The meeting was held at a time when Israel faces mounting criticism over the country’s treatment of Christians in both Israel and south Lebanon.