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Catholic Charities affiliates fear SNAP disruptions amid Trump administration warning
The Trump administration intends to cut off federal food assistance for 21 states, which has caused concern for some local... Read more
Catholic bishops criticize Trump’s IVF expansion: Every life is ‘sacred and loved by God’
U.S. bishops are criticizing President Donald Trump’s effort to expand access to in vitro fertilization (IVF). Read more
Trump administration’s move to end annual hunger report meets criticism
The Trump administration is ceasing publishing a report on food insecurity over objections of health groups, anti-hunger activists, and academics. Read more
Pope Leo XIV to supporters of migrants in U.S.: ‘You stand with me, and I stand with you’
Pope Leo XIV became “visibly emotional” upon receiving messages on Oct. 8 from immigrants fearing deportation in the United States,... Read more
Report: Trump administration may walk back IVF insurance mandate plan
President Donald Trump’s administration may be walking back an earlier plan that would have required insurance companies to provide coverage... Read more
Christian groups sue over Trump administration policy allowing ICE arrests at churches
The Department of Homeland Security in January rescinded previous guidelines that had prevented ICE agents from conducting immigration arrests at... Read more
Department of Education says California is violating federal law with transgender policies
Title IX, a landmark federal civil rights law adopted in 1972, prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools that receive federal funding. Read more
Catholic, evangelical leaders: ‘Suffering’ of mass deportation affects all Christians
Currently, 80% of all individuals at risk of deportation are Christians. Read more
Catholic Relief Services calls for ‘prompt payments’ after termination of USAID programs
“As part of the Catholic Church, Catholic Relief Services believes that human life is a precious gift from God that... Read more
Former Catholic Relief Services head speaks out amid funding freeze
Carolyn Woo’s statements come after the U.S. bishops issued a “very urgent” appeal earlier this week for Catholics to contribute... Read more
2 more Catholic Charities agencies announce layoffs due to funding freeze
The Trump administration's funding freeze has led to a freeze on federal funding for Catholic Charities programs across the United... Read more
State Department lifts funding suspension for 2 Jesuit Refugee Service programs
However, the Catholic nongovernmental organization has yet to receive payment from the State Department. Read more
White House holds Ash Wednesday Mass for staff
An email from the White House Management Office informed staff that the Mass would take place in the Indian Treaty... Read more
Judge blocks Trump’s order banning gender transition surgeries for kids nationwide
The executive order rescinds federal funds for health care providers that perform surgeries or prescribe drugs to facilitate gender transitions... Read more
Supreme Court says Trump administration must pay out $2 billion in frozen foreign aid
The executive orders cover tens of millions of dollars promised to Catholic groups, including Catholic Relief Services and Catholic Charities... Read more
State Department cancels U.S. bishops’ contracts for refugee settlement
The USCCB was directed to “stop all work on the program[s] and not incur any new costs” and “cancel as... Read more
Border bishops call for immigration reform, reiterate support for migrants
The bishops issued the statement while participating in the biannual Tex-Mex Border Bishops meeting this week in San Antonio. Read more
Supreme Court pauses order that Trump pay $2 billion in foreign aid
The funding freeze touched off a flurry of lawsuits from nonprofits and aid groups who said the White House had... Read more
Catholic Charities agencies across U.S. continue to be affected by funding freeze
Catholic Charities in Florida, Texas, and Kansas spoke out this week about how the funding freeze has impacted both program-specific... Read more
Trump appeals court order to restart foreign aid as Catholic groups remain without funds
The attorney general’s office filed an appeal late Tuesday after U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ordered the administration to supply... Read more
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