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Israeli strike damages Christian-run hospital in Gaza

by Diaa Ostaz

“Even after more than nine months of the ceasefire, the war’s impact is still present in every part of daily life,” said Mousa Ayad, a hospital manager.

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

U.S. Church

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

by Kate Scanlon

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Trump administration issued a new rule July 28 that could send hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers directly into deportation proceedings, a policy …

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

Florida carries out double executions as bishops issue new pastoral letter

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

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
Supergirl
Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End
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