Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of Toledo, chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities Photo: The Blade/Dave Zapotosky

Statement by Christian leaders on the latest attack by Jewish settlers against Christians in the Holy Land

Of additional concern is the reactionary disinformation campaign by Israeli settler-affiliated groups, launched in response to recent diplomatic visits to Taybeh. Rather than addressing the grave violations occurring, these narratives seek to discredit victims and diminish the significance of international solidarity. Such distortions aim to deflect scrutiny and sanitize criminal conduct in violation of international norms.

After just four months as bishop of Detroit, the new bishop dismisses three beloved professors from the local seminary

Though the archdiocese has offered no official reason for the terminations—citing longstanding policies against commenting on personnel matters—many observers see the move as a deliberate shift away from the conservative theological roots that helped shape Sacred Heart into a flagship institution during the papacies of John Paul II and Benedict XVI.