In its 10th plenary assembly, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, headed by Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston, met in Rome on April 4-7 to discuss the recently concluded summit on sexual abuse.

The local sheriff said the fire may have been intentionally set, after a “symbol connected to the white power movement” was found spray-painted in the parking lot. On April 4, FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before Congress that white supremacy is a “persistent, pervasive threat” to U.S. security.

A copy of the letter was released late April 4 by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

An estimated 100,000 apprehensions of immigrants by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents at the U.S.-Mexico border in March is the highest figure in one month in a decade.

More than 140 religious leaders called on President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and congressional leaders to uphold principles of religious freedom following a series of attacks on people of faith, clergy and houses of worship.

The former bishop of Mindong, China, Bishop Guo Xijin, is doubtful that he will be allowed to concelebrate Holy Thursday Mass because of his unclear status with Chinese authorities.