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U.S. Bishops Object to Trump Administration Tightening Asylum and Federal Housing Assistance Rules
The bishops warned that proposed rules could have moral consequences, with people losing housing assistance and others being denied the opportunity to work. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is voicing opposition to proposed regulatory changes that would impose stricter immigration rules for housing and employment. A housing rule
From Rerum Novarum to Today: Pope Leo XIV Prepares to Add His Voice to the Church’s Social Teaching
With the publication of his first encyclical just around the corner, Pope Leo XIV is poised to add his voice to the Church’s tradition of social teaching, reflecting on what it means to be human in the midst of a digital revolution. According to reports, the encyclical — a papal
My Camino: I Spent 5 Days in Prayer and Reflection
I first learned about the Camino de Santiago about 30 years ago from a novel by David Lodge, about a writer suffering from a midlife crisis who goes on the storied pilgrimage in Spain. I’m not recommending the book to our readers (Therapy, it was called) because I don’t remember
God mounts his throne to shouts of joy!
This episode is available early to accommodate dioceses that observe the Ascension on Thursday instead of Sunday.Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for the Ascension— including a liturgical psalm that is key to understanding the Ascension, and the Jewish paradigm
Starting Seven: May 12, 2026
Welcome to Starting Seven, The Pillar’s daily newsletter.I’m Luke Coppen and I seek to guide you each weekday morning to the most interesting Catholic news and commentary. Read more
France the latest European country to consider assisted suicide
Since Monday, the French Senate has been debating whether to approve controversial legislation that will allow for assisted suicide, with the vote due to take place on Wednesday. After a lengthy and technical legislative process, the Senate is debating a bill that would change the law around assisted suicide to



