April 23, 2026

As the Easter season unfolds, the promise of resurrection meets a world still marked by violence, displacement, and uncertainty. In the face of ongoing war, Pope Leo XIV has continued to call the Church and the world to reject the logic of destruction and rediscover the path of peace. The risen Christ’s words echo with urgency today: “Peace be with you” (John 20:19). This is not a passive greeting but a mission, entrusting us with the work of reconciliation, the defense of human dignity, and the courage to stand as witnesses to hope in a fractured world.

US Bishops Advocate for Pregnant Women in Immigration Custody

US bishops raised urgent concerns about the treatment of pregnant and postpartum migrant women in detention, calling for policies that protect both mothers and their children. Their statement insists that respect for life must extend consistently across immigration systems. By linking pro-life advocacy with immigration justice, the bishops highlight the inseparability of human dignity issues, reflecting a holistic ethic of life central to Catholic social teaching.

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Read the bishops' letter here.

Call to Protect Vulnerable Mothers and Children

In a separate appeal, US bishops urged federal leaders to extend protections to all vulnerable mothers and infants, regardless of immigration status. They rejected policies that separate families or endanger maternal health, framing such practices as moral failures. This advocacy reinforces the Church’s consistent life ethic, emphasizing care from conception through all stages of life. The statement calls policymakers to align governance with human dignity.

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Laudato Si’ Week invites Catholics around the world to renew their commitment to care for our common home through prayer, education, and action. Rooted in the vision of Laudato Si’, this global celebration highlights the urgent call to ecological conversion in the face of climate crisis and environmental injustice. This website offers a range of practical resources, including prayer guides, event ideas, and advocacy tools, to help individuals and communities take meaningful steps. This shared effort strengthens the Church’s witness to the inseparable link between care for creation, concern for the poor, and the pursuit of the common good.

Easter Message: Nonviolence and the Power of Resurrection

In his Holy Week and Easter messages, Pope Leo XIV emphasized that God does not will violence and calls humanity to reject indifference to suffering. He presented the Resurrection as a living sign that love is stronger than death and capable of transforming even the deepest wounds of our world. This vision challenges Catholics to practice active nonviolence as a concrete expression of faith and solidarity with those who suffer. In doing so, it affirms the Church’s teaching that true peace is rooted in justice and the dignity of every person.

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Faithful Accompany Detained Migrants with Prayer and Presence

Catholics in Florida gathered in prayerful solidarity with immigrants held in detention, offering witness through song, procession, and presence outside detention facilities. Their action reflects a commitment to accompany those who are often unseen and to affirm their dignity as children of God. By bringing hope and human connection to those in isolation, participants embodied the Gospel call to welcome the stranger and stand with the marginalized. This public witness highlights the Church’s ongoing advocacy for more just and humane immigration practices.

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Dr. David Rohrer Budiash, Director of Programs & Managing Editor, Review for Religious

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