Minneapolis Catholic leaders respond to killings of Renee Good and Mr. Alex Pretti, R.N.
Minneapolis bishop encourages flock to be “instruments of peace”. Rest in peace and God Bless Renee Good (died January 7, 2026) and Mr. Alex Jeffrey Pretti (died January 24, 2026), in Minneapolis. Aleteia link here: The archbishop of Minneapolis-St. Paul released a statement as did the leader of the US bishops' conference. Update: The statement from the US bishops' president was added to this article after original publication. Archbishop Bernard Hebda called everyone to "ask what we can do to restore the Lord’s peace" and insisted that everyone must see each other "as brothers and sisters created in the image and likeness of God." That is as true for our undocumented neighbors as it is for our elected officials and for the men and women who have the unenviable responsibility of enforcing our laws. They all need our humble prayers. The archbishop noted times of Eucharistic Adoration as well as a Mass for the victim, Mr. Alex Pretti, R.N. (died January...