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Suspect arrested after Nebraska deacon found murdered, police say

Deacon John Zak was “an active member of the community” before he was killed on March 11, police said.

Cuban government to release 51 prisoners following Vatican talks

The regime stated the decision was made in a “spirit of goodwill" and because of its good relations with the Holy See, but did not indicate if any of those to be released are political prisoners.

Nicaraguan dictator Ortega bans ordinations in dioceses of 4 exiled bishops

Having deported four bishops for their criticism of the regime, the Nicaraguan dictator seeks to punish them further by not allowing any ordinations in their dioceses.

Miami archbishop warns on ending Haiti temporary protective status and deepening crisis in Cuba

Ending temporary protected status would be “sending people into a burning building,” he said. “Haiti is a country that is in free fall.”

Catholics celebrate after Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man convicted in 1991 murder

Gov. Kay Ivey said it would be “unjust" to execute Charles Burton because he did not actually commit the murder in question.

Detroit Archdiocese moves to diocesan‑wide employee fingerprinting to bolster security protocols

The rule follows an “unprecedented review” of archdiocesan of safety policies and personnel records.

Rep. Salazar promotes legislation to update ‘archaic’ immigration laws

Rep. María Elvira Salazar’s bill would not lay out a direct path to citizenship but would give people the chance to earn it through labor and financial penalties if they lack a criminal record.

‘Massports’ initiative urges kids to attend Mass during Lent

A parish in Little Rock, Arkansas, has instituted a program to encourage children to bring a “passport booklet” to Mass each weekend to receive a sticker from priests and deacons.

CatholicVote launches ‘Zeale for America 250’ campaign encouraging prayer, patriotism

The Catholic political advocacy organization hopes Americans will make a “renewed commitment to America’s future” through the initiative.

FDA abortion-by-mail policy puts women in danger, report finds

After the U.S. Food and Drug Administration stopped requiring in-person visits for chemical abortions, abortion drugs became more dangerous for women, per an Ethics and Public Policy Center report.