Pope Leo XIV

• Pope disappointed over approval of assisted suicide legislation in his home state of Illinois - Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday he was “very disappointed” that his home state of Illinois had approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide, and he called for greater respect of life. Leo said he had spoken “explicitly” with Gov. JB Pr
• Head of US Catholic bishops says deportations are causing 'fear and uncertainty' - The church has been increasingly critical of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
• Vatican commission again says no to ordaining women as deacons, but urges other ministries - A second Vatican study commission has determined that women should not be ordained as deacons, dealing another setback to Catholic women who hope one day to be able to preside at weddings, baptisms and funerals. The Vatican on Thursday too