Israeli authorities illegally seize Greek Orthodox Church land in Jerusalem’s Silwan neighborhood
Israeli authorities raided and took control of land owned by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem in the Silwan neighborhood on June 15, according to a strongly worded statement released by the Church on Wednesday. The operation involved the forcible removal of a Church representative, confiscation of equipment, uprooting of trees, and installation of fencing around the site.
Irish Dáil passes Sinn Féin bill to remove mandatory three-day waiting period for abortion services
The Dáil voted on Wednesday evening to advance Sinn Féin’s legislation aimed at abolishing the mandatory three-day waiting period for women seeking early abortions, passing the measure by 86 votes to 70.
Archbishop of Detroit criticized for praising new mosque as “sacred place” with “divine presence”
On June 12, 2026, the Archibishop of Detroit Edward Weisenburger attended the grand opening of the Imam Al-Hasanain Mosque and the new campus of the Islamic Institute of America (IIOA), where he delivered remarks that drew sharp criticism from traditionalist Catholics.