Roman Catholic Church

• Massachusetts Church Keeps Anti-ICE Nativity Scene, Defying Diocese Leaders - The Christmas display, which replaces Jesus, Mary and Joseph with a sign saying “ICE Was Here,” has drawn criticism from Catholic leaders and immigration officials.
• N.Y. Archdiocese Will Negotiate Sex-Abuse Settlement for 1,300 Accusers - The archdiocese will raise at least $300 million to fund the settlement. It has agreed with its accusers on a mediator to conduct negotiations.
• Corvette raffle at Erie Catholic church went awry. Refunds are coming - St. Jude Church is accepting refund applications to repay those who participated in 2024 raffle that led DA to investigate priest over rigging claims.
• Thousands Greet Pope Leo in Lebanon, as He Prays at Beirut Blast Site - A prayer at the site of the 2020 Beirut explosion and a waterfront Mass capped his three-day visit to the Middle Eastern nation with the highest proportion of Christians.
• Pope Leo Calls for a Two-State Solution in Mideast Conflict - The pope, arriving in Lebanon, also encouraged that country’s Christians to stay where they are, despite economic, political and security concerns.
• Did Pope Leo Pray in Istanbul’s Blue Mosque? Not Visibly, at Least. - Leo XIV is being closely watched on an inaugural trip to Turkey and Lebanon to spread a message of peace and outreach.