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Florida AG’s threat to Catholic schools ‘clear violation’ of the First Amendment, law scholar says

by Kate Scanlon

The AG’s letter “reflects a misunderstanding of Americans’ fundamental right to religious freedom and is a glaring and dangerous government overreach.”

Diocese of El Paso ends unaccompanied child ministry as Trump admin withholds almost $1M owed
Pope Leo XIV’s August prayer intention is ‘for evangelization in the city’
Pope Leo writes to 97-year-old cardinal who spent 18 years in labor camps
Diocese in Nigeria mourns death of priest killed in machete attack
Missionary to lead Morocco archdiocese amid probe of abuse claims against cardinal, order says

U.S. Church

Washington Roundup: Blanche nomination in limbo, shutdown deadline looms

by Kate Scanlon

The nomination of Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared to be in limbo July 31 as the Senate Judiciary Committee lacked the votes to advance the nomination …

Bipartisan duo announces new anti-trafficking caucus in Congress

Washington Roundup: Blanche nomination in limbo, shutdown deadline looms

Prayers promised as Minnesota auxiliary bishop prepares for cancer treatment

The Hillbilly Thomists on 10-city tour promoting new album ‘Strange Land’

Archbishop Wester defends religious liberty after mosque opponent’s partner pulls gun on priest

World

In Spain, diocese pledges emergency aid as death toll rises in enclave’s border crisis

by Junno Arocho Esteves

Police officials said that at times, the flow of people entering Ceuta reached up to 300 illegal entries per hour, El País reported.

Russian attack leaves 8 dead in Ukraine; suspected missile lands in Poland
UK Catholic leaders praise Burnham on end-of-life care, call for faith-driven leadership
Pope Leo XIV at Andrea Bocelli concert: Music’s beauty points us to God
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

Vatican

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given August 02, 2026

by Pope Leo XIV

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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