Immigration Arrest Changes, IVF Dangers, Polish Religious Ed Cuts, Mary Our Model

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Gina Christian of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic stories of the day for January 22, 2025. In this episode: Catholic immigration advocates are gravely concerned about Trump administration changes that would allow immigrants to be arrested in churches and schools. Archbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issues a statement on Trump's numerous executive orders this week, stressing that in light of Catholic teaching, many of the orders -- especially those on immigration and the environment -- are "deeply troubling." Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia issued a pastoral letter today on the wide-ranging dangers of IVF to the human family and society. Poland's bishops and Catholic leaders decry cuts to constitutionally guaranteed religious education in schools. With a ceasefire in place between Israel and Hamas, Holy Land leaders are urging tourists to return for pilgrimages. And in his weekly general audience, Pope Francis points to Mary as our model for trust in the Lord as our companion on life's journey. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.