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Russian attack leaves 8 dead in Ukraine; suspected missile lands in Poland

by Junno Arocho Esteves

An overnight July 30 onslaught of Russian missiles and drones struck Ukraine, leaving eight people, including several children, dead and dozens wounded in the aftermath.

What are we hungering for?
Archbishop Wester defends religious liberty after mosque opponent’s partner pulls gun on priest
Honolulu’s new bishop in ‘awe’ that God chose him in his ‘unworthiness’ to shepherd diocese
Bishop ‘grateful to God’ religious sister can remain in US; immigration case still ‘open question’
Trump administration rule change could push asylum applicants directly to deportation proceedings

U.S. Church

Ignatian retreat campus in the Caribbean serves as hub for medical missions

by Tom Tracy

SANTIAGO DE LOS CABALLEROS, Dominican Republic (OSV News) — When Benedictine Father James Raber asked last year if he could bring three or four student volunteers along to an …

Trump administration rule change could push asylum applicants directly to deportation proceedings

Ignatian retreat campus in the Caribbean serves as hub for medical missions

Jennie Bradley Lichter steps down as March for Life president

Bishop: Church must listen to victims, understand abuse also threatens ‘faith itself’

US bishops ready nationwide prayer and action effort amid rising abortion rate

World

UK Catholic leaders praise Burnham on end-of-life care, call for faith-driven leadership

by Andy Drozdziak

Andy Burnham, the U.K.’s first Catholic-born prime minister, has long spoken about the influence his faith has on his political outlook.

Urban planning must address homelessness to promote human dignity, Vatican’s UN mission says
Oslo’s bishop on why Sigrid Undset’s complex life, compelling writing resonate from Norway to US
Wildfires in Spain force Augustinian nuns to evacuate monastery
Polish suspect in Medjugorje vandalism detained; calls against online condemnation grow
Medjugorje shrine targeted in overnight vandalism, altar fire

Church, state unite to honor murdered French priest 10 years after terror attack

Papal visit to Spain garners 98% favorable rating, survey finds

Pope prays for victims of deadly wildfires in Spain, France

Vatican

Pope Leo XIV to offer public Masses and audiences every week of August

by Courtney Mares

Opinion

Bob Dylan makes me want to be 80. Or even 85.

by Elizabeth Scalia

Five times to pray on the go

by Colleen Pressprich

Bishop Oscar Cantú of Silicon Valley reflects on the impact of ‘Magnifica Humanitas’

by Charlie Camosy

Reviews

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

by John Mulderig
Live-action ‘Moana’ sets sail on the silver screen
Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ to return to theaters
Supergirl
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