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Violent extremist’s sentencing a call to protect kids online, says Catholic legal scholar

by Gina Christian

The 8884 group and related networks such as 764 “share accelerationist goals that include social unrest and the downfall of the current world order.

Catholic agency struggles amid lapse in federal funds for representing unaccompanied minors
Florida Catholic bishops urge DeSantis to stay two executions set for July 28
Peru: Historic churches severely damaged following earthquakes
After attorney pressed for transparency, Vatican answers rumors of Rupnik’s alleged acquittal
CRS receives State Department funds to ‘significantly expand’ humanitarian aid to Cuba

U.S. Church

‘Misa Azteca’ at LA cathedral mixes Catholic faith with Mexico’s Indigenous culture

by OSV News

“Misa Azteca,” a performance of music and dance, combines elements of the Catholic Mass with Nahua poetry, Indigenous instruments and a contemporary orchestra.

CRS receives State Department funds to ‘significantly expand’ humanitarian aid to Cuba

‘Misa Azteca’ at LA cathedral mixes Catholic faith with Mexico’s Indigenous culture

Catholics urged to support Church in Africa, where faith ‘is growing rapidly’ amid great needs

Interest surges in U.S. beatification of Georgia Martyrs who died defending marriage

Chicago parishioners call for ‘comprehensive reform’ of investigative process after pastor accused of abuse

World

Ukraine remains hopeful for a papal visit, ambassador says

by Junno Arocho Esteves

(OSV News) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his government’s representative to the Holy See are hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will visit Ukraine despite no firm indication …

Lebanon’s cardinal urges prayer, guidance as its president visits the White House
Swiss churches deplore ‘arbitrary’ scrapping of military service exemption
For Gaza Christians, World Cup final offers brief respite from horrors of war
Faith joins football as Spain and Argentina face off for World Cup title
Peru, Uruguay advance preparations for upcoming papal visit

French bishops decry vote legalizing ‘assisted dying’ as ‘turning point’ in nation’s history

Death toll in Venezuela nears 5,000 as earthquake recovery intensifies

US Franciscans appeal for help in ending Israeli settler violence against Christians

Vatican

Pope Leo quotes Bob Dylan song in book foreword calling for nuclear disarmament

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

The Odyssey

by John Mulderig
Mel Gibson’s ‘The Passion of the Christ’ to return to theaters
Supergirl
Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End
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