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Gaza parish attack, Marian devotion & vocations, St. Thomas More exhumation | Week in Review

by Megan Marley

Catholic Charities USA, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and others across the nation are offering material and spiritual aid …

Catholic “American Ninja Warrior” fighting world hunger, one obstacle at a time
Washington Roundup: Trump’s Epstein fallout; Congress backs rescissions; IRS church policy shifts
Amid tragic deaths, Opus Dei men recalled as prayerful, inspiring sons of God
Bishop places restrictions on Catholic influencer accused of misconduct, pending investigation
Court blocks WA mandatory reporter law over lack of confession protections

U.S. Church

2 Catholic groups back bipartisan bills to fight human trafficking

by Kurt Jensen

Two Catholic organizations have joined forces to back three new bills designed to help victims of human trafficking and enhance safety for children online.

Texas judge sets new execution date for Robert Roberson, despite bipartisan intervention

West Virginia ban on mifepristone’s use in abortion upheld by federal court

Tolton ambassadors renew goal to promote, pray for famed Black priest’s canonization

Church leaders, faithful in procession to Detroit ICE office call for just immigration policies

Study: Devotion to Mary has significant impact on discerning, sustaining vocations

White House agrees to exempt PEPFAR from rescissions package

World

World leaders ‘appalled’ by Gaza church attack, amid calls between Vatican, Tel Aviv and Washington

by Judith Sudilovsky

JERUSALEM (OSV News) — Amid mounting international concern, leaders across the globe condemned the July 17 attack on the Holy Family Parish in Gaza City, which left three dead …

Houses destroyed, church burnt: new wave of violence against Syrian Christians
Patriarchs’ message on Gaza visit: Gaza’s community will not be abandoned or forgotten
Into the mystery: How virtual reality is reimagining Catholic evangelization
UPDATE: 3 dead, Holy Family Gaza pastor injured after mid-morning Israeli attack
Church of England weighs proposal to place St. Thomas More’s skull in shrine for veneration

As excavation begins at Irish maternity home, Catholic experts urge fact-based news reporting

Patriarchs support Christian communities attacked by Israeli settlers in solidarity visit

1 officer dead, 3 seminarians kidnapped after attack on Nigerian seminary

Vatican

Filled with hope, Christians know cries of the innocent will be heard, pope says

by Carol Glatz

Opinion

12 takeaways from new survey on Mary’s impact on vocations

by Daniel Osborn

Mahmoud v. Taylor: A Supreme Court victory for parents and for freedom

by Jason Adkins

Expert discusses serious harms of smartphones for children and how to limit their use

by Charlie Camosy

Reviews

Superman

by John Mulderig
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