Immigration
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US bishops speak on racism, silent on women
The bishops’ silence on misogyny may stem from false theology: the Arian heresy that women can’t image Christ because Jesus was male. This ancient error continues to trap church leaders in an all-male clerical bubble that prevents them from fully defending women.
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Migrant mothers at Christmas
Seeing Jesus as a refugee reorients Christmas. His birth and life challenge us to resist dehumanisation, reject fear of the outsider, and embrace a theology of movement, mercy, reconciliation, and shared humanity. The Nativity becomes a call to justice, not just sentiment or celebration.
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Trump absent from US Bishops’ mass deportation statement
An urgent message on immigration nearly failed to reach the agenda at the bishops’ meeting in Baltimore. Only behind closed doors did leaders push to address the crisis, ultimately empowering four bishops to draft the hard-won pastoral statement.
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Pope challenges narrow ‘pro-life’ view
Cardinal Blase Cupich’s decision to honour Sen. Dick Durbin drew criticism over the lawmaker’s abortion stance. Bishop Thomas Paprocki opposed the award and has denied Durbin Communion since 2004. Following the backlash, Durbin declined the honour, prompting Cupich to express sadness but respect.
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