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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 …

Prayers promised as Minnesota auxiliary bishop prepares for cancer treatment
Court shields women religious from New York assisted suicide law
Haitian cardinal urges those facing loss of TPS to put ‘anxieties before God’ and ‘not lose hope’
In Spain, diocese pledges emergency aid as death toll rises in enclave’s border crisis
The Hillbilly Thomists on 10-city tour promoting new album ‘Strange Land’

U.S. Church

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

by Gina Christian

Defending the right to worship freely “is not only a civic duty but a core element of Catholic teaching,” said Archbishop John C. Wester.

Haitian cardinal urges those facing loss of TPS to put ‘anxieties before God’ and ‘not lose hope’

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

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

Ignatian retreat campus in the Caribbean serves as hub for medical missions

World

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
UK Catholic leaders praise Burnham on end-of-life care, call for faith-driven leadership
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

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

Vatican

Pope Leo to youth: Jesus doesn’t want you to be couch potatoes

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
Toy Story 5
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