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Trump backs Irish unification, bucking US neutrality, drawing US Irish Catholic praise

by Kate Scanlon

President Donald Trump backed Irish unification during a meeting Sept. 12 with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in Dublin, a move that drew praise from a U.S. Irish …

Washington Letter: Cost-of-living worries and Trump take center stage as midterms near
The triumph of the cross: Why the cross is salvific
National credibly-accused clergy database unveiled as Chicago Archdiocese abuse payouts exceed $400M
Pope Leo visits Vatican Library on his birthday, announces new building in Vatican City
As Pope Leo marks birthday, more positive views of US Catholics may be on horizon, says scholar

U.S. Church

Catholic U. theology professor joins Homeland Security as cultural outreach director

by Gina Christian

The DHS office “conducts strategic engagements” with government at all levels, as well as private, academic, community and faith-based sectors.

As Pope Leo marks birthday, more positive views of US Catholics may be on horizon, says scholar

Catholic U. theology professor joins Homeland Security as cultural outreach director

9/11 Mass at the national shrine in DC calls on Catholics to be agents of reconciliation

Bishop Barron’s new film explores beauty of France’s gothic cathedrals ahead of pope’s visit

At vigil Mass on eve of 9/11, New York archbishop emphasizes healing, peace

World

‘Remarkable victory’: Life advocates welcome defeat of assisted suicide bill in England and Wales

by Simon Caldwell

“Doctors, legal professionals, disability groups, other faith communities and those of no faith … stood up for the dignity and sanctity of every life.”

Mozambique bishops say questions remain unanswered 3 months after bishop’s murder
French bishops: Papal visit will be a ‘significant moment’ for France, Europe and world
Belarusian Catholic dissident returns home, urges prayers for imprisoned following papal audience
Peruvian city to unveil world’s tallest statue of Pope Leo for trip to South America
German archbishop says US-Mexico border wall recalls Berlin Wall, warns against loss of humanity

Pope Leo XIV asks Our Lady of Good Counsel for aid to make ‘courageous and wise decisions’

Pope Leo expresses hope Ukraine, Russia negotiations bear fruit

Beyond memory: Vatican foundation carries St. John Paul II’s mission to a new generation

Vatican

Pope Leo commemorates 9/11, praying for all who ‘bear wounds of that tragic day’

by Courtney Mares

Opinion

Catholicism comes to the Great Plains and Texas

by Father Anthony D. Andreassi

By Any Means

by John Mulderig

The Uprising

by John Mulderig

Reviews

Coyote vs. Acme

by Kurt Jensen
The End of Oak Street
American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story
‘Strange Land’: The Hillbilly Thomists drop new album while on tour
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