Saint Joseph Catholic Church

“For decades, the United States was known for offering this opportunity, not favoring one particular group, but granting relief in accordance with our laws, our shared values, and the national interest,” Bishop Brendan Cahill of Victoria, Texas, said after the Trump administration announced the admission of 10,000 Afrikaners from South Africa. “Today, however, that is sadly not the case.”

“We appreciate the Administration’s acknowledgement that our country can continue to resettle refugees, and we renew our call for resettlement to be extended further to others in need, including those persecuted on the basis of their faith, the likes of whom have no access to refuge in our country at this time,” Bishop Cahill added.

“This matter falls within the jurisdiction of the dioceses, trustees and school board,” said Emma Testani, press secretary for the province’s education ministry. “We have made it clear that we will not engage in disputes over jurisdictional matters at this time.”

In a video message released today and addressed to a symposium on the family in Brazil, Pope Leo XIV described the family as a “unique community of persons formed by a man and a woman.”

Bishop Philippe Jourdan received 48 adults into the Church at Easter; 33 of them were unbaptized.

“We had never had so many,” Bishop Jourdan told the National Catholic Register. “Previously, catechumens were often in the 30-to-40 age bracket. Now, they are much more often in their 20s.”