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Medjugorje shrine targeted in overnight vandalism, altar fire
Authorities are investigating a string of early-morning vandalism and arson attacks at Medjugorje, a major Catholic pilgrimage site in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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South Texas nun still at risk of third-country removal following ICE check-in, attorney says
After a July 28 check-in with ICE officials, Sister Leticia Ugboaja’s lawyer told reporters gathered outside the ICE field office that the possibility of third-country removal “is very concerning.” Sister …
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South Texas nun still at risk of third-country removal following ICE check-in, attorney says
In the most recent development in an immigration case that has gained national attention, Sister Leticia Ugboaja, the Nigerian Catholic nun and nurse who was briefly detained by Immigration and …
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Archbishop Etienne offers prayers for Seattle Center shooting victims in letter to mayor
Archbishop Paul Etienne of Seattle conveyed his sadness in hearing of the shooting the evening before at the Seattle Center in a July 27 letter to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson.
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Vatican to Launch First Conference of Christians and Confucians
The event is also organized by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Korea. The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue will hold a conference on Confucian-Christian relations in South Korea from Aug. 4–5.
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August 16, 2026: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Scripture for Life – Today’s readings call us to enlarge our hearts and souls to recognize the prejudices, judgments and certainty in our way of doing things.
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Ireland’s County Mayo breaks 75-year ‘curse’ in Gaelic football championship victory
The Gaelic Athletic Association All Ireland Football championship, which has a historic connection to the Catholic Church, crowned a new winner after 75 years. Credit: Simon Roughneen/Shutterstock In Dublin, the …
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Ireland’s County Mayo breaks 75-year ‘curse’ in Gaelic football championship victory
In Dublin, the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) All Ireland Football championship culminated this past weekend as County Mayo ended a 75-year “famine” by winning the Sam Maguire Cup, defeating the favored …
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‘The Chosen’ unveils emotional Season 6 trailer depicting Christ’s passion
A first look at the portrayal of Jesus’ crucifixion in Season 6 of “The Chosen.” | Credit: 5&2 Studios “The Chosen” released its first official teaser of Season 6 on …
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Becoming Catholic at 98: World War II veteran joins the Church
Led by the dedication of his late wife and a friendship with a deacon, a World War II veteran has joined the Catholic Church at 98 years old. Father Edson …