Bishop Bonanza, ICE Church Arrest Lawsuit, Russian Religious Persecution in Ukraine, Pope Francis Calls for Peace

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Gina Christian of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic stories of the day for February 12, 2025. In this episode: The Vatican announces a number of bishop retirements and new appointments in the U.S. A number of religious groups have filed suit in federal court against new Trump administration policies lifting restrictions on immigration arrests in houses of worship and other sensitive locations. A new report from Mission Eurasia calls for Russia to be designated a state sponsor of terrorism, based on Russia's relentless--and deadly--persecution of Christians in occupied areas of Ukraine. Experts call for a "back to basics" approach to foster more priestly and religious vocations. St. Teresa of Kolkata's Sept. 5 feast day is now part of the General Roman Calendar. Pope Francis calls on Catholics to do their all to implore God for peace, saying that "war is always a defeat." Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.