Gina Christian of OSV News catches you up on the Catholic news of the day for April 7, 2025. In this episode: The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said it would not renew its cooperative agreements with the federal government related to children's services and refugee support, following Trump administration crackdowns on immigration. Actor and comedian Russell Brand, whose recent high-profile conversion to Christianity saw him partner with the Hallow prayer app and interview Bishop Robert Barron, is facing charges of rape and sexual assault from several years ago, with Brand denying the accusations. The U.S. State Department has expressed concern over the conviction of Livia Tossici-Bolt, a British woman found guilty for holding a sign outside an abortion clinic in Bournemouth, England. Benedictine Sister Mary Elizabeth Schweiger and her fellow women religious at the Mount St. Scholastica community in Kansas are joining Salvadorans in protesting El Salvador's new law allowing mining. Pope Francis made an unexpected appearance yesterday to greet the crowds in St. Peter's Square, marking the first time he'd been seen in public since he was discharged from Rome's Gemelli hospital March 23. Tune in and visit us online at osvnews.com.

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US Bishops End Kids' Resettlement Agreement

Russell Brand Charged with Rape

Livia Tossici-Bolt Conviction

Pope Francis Appears in Public