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Catholic bishop seeks information on ‘wildly disturbing’ ICE arrest of nun walking to South Texas church
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· June 30, 2026
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Key points A 56-year-old nun from Nigeria was involved. A nun's detention by federal agents has raised concerns in South Texas.
A nun's detention by federal agents has raised concerns in South Texas. Bishop Daniel E. Flores is seeking more information about the incident. The bishop finds the circumstances of the arrest troubling.
Details about the event are still emerging. A 56-year-old nun from Nigeria was involved. She was released after intervention by local lawmakers.
Further information about the incident can be found through the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville or online news sources, such as the Odessa American or The Texas Tribune.
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Category: safety Published: June 30, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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