Donald J. Trump

A federal judge placed a new block on President Donald Trump’s executive order to end the practice of birthright citizenship as part of a class action lawsuit.

The U.S. House approved Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, USAID closed after six decades, and a religious freedom watchdog issued a report on Russia.

Miami clergy have expressed concern over “Alligator Alcatraz,” a new detention facility for migrants in Florida’s Everglades that President Trump toured July 1.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops ultimately said the bill “currently fails the poorest families,” and urged people to contact lawmakers.

Justices on June 27 limited federal judges’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions in a case concerning Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship for some.

“Congress must be consistent in protecting human life and dignity and make drastic changes to the bill to protect those most in need,” the U.S. bishops’ president said.

A ceasefire between Israel and Iran seemed to be holding after President Donald Trump expressed frustration June 24 with both countries.

The U.S. has attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran, a move that comes amid repeated pleas from Pope Leo XIV and other church leaders for peace and dialogue.

This week in Washington, Trump held a tense Oval Office meeting with South Africa’s president, bipartisan legislation was reintroduced to address online exploitation.

1. All speeches and messages from Pope Leo XIV since his May 8 election are available on the Vatican website and should be consulted before sharing alleged quotes or videos, …